It starts with listening. I’d like to offer some suggestions on supporting those going through mental health issues. First and foremost, don’t try too hard. That probably sounds crazy. Are you telling me to give up? No. But it’s tempting to think that with enough effort, you can manipulate a difficult situation into one of recovery. It can feel like there must be something, the right thing, that you should be doing. Sometimes there isn’t anything concrete that you can do except be patient with your loved one and be patient with yourself.