I saw this graphic from IDONTMIND shared by Crisis Text Line on Instagram and think it’s great, so I’m sharing it, too! We are all struggling, and concerned about how people we love are coping. Here are some simple check-in questions, with IDONTMIND’s explanation below.
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Posted @withregram • @idontmind: “Things are tough right now. It may feel harder than ever to ask how someone is actually feeling or to start a conversation about their mental health. But sometimes, you just have to ask.
“Introducing Just Checking In.
“Ten simple questions to check in with your friends and family. You can do this over the phone, text message, on FaceTime, or even six feet apart — and it only takes ten minutes.
“We want to hear about your conversations! Screenshot your Just Checking In video chats and post them on Instagram. Tag @idontmind and use the hashtag #justcheckingin.
“A few quick things to keep in mind:
• Spend as much time as you want on each question.
• Stay engaged with follow-up questions.
• Keep things judgment-free.
• You don’t have to be an expert, you just have to listen.
• Stay in touch after, and don’t be afraid to connect them to resources on idontmind.com”
