In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you attempt to find counseling or professional support for your loved one, you should make sure that they want your assistance. Ask them if they would like you to help them get therapy or other services.  You might start by asking them what type of help they want. For example, you might say, “How do you want to approach this issue?” If they are not already in counseling, you might say, “Do you think you should get therapy? Would you like me to help you find a good therapist?” If they are already in therapy or if they are resistant to the idea of therapy, you might say, “What can I do to help you?” If they say that they do not want your help, try to avoid pushing the issue. If they are not in any danger to themselves, you might revisit the issue in a month or two. If you believe that they are suicidal, do not try to negotiate with them: contact a professional immediately or call 911. If they have a diagnosed mental illness, you should try to find out as much as you can about it so you that you can learn specific techniques for talking to them in the future. Try not to use this information to preach potential cures at them. Rather, learn about their illness so that you can better understand their struggle. You might want to look up what type of therapist or counseling they need to help you find a professional in your area. If they have expressed that they would like your help in getting therapy, you can look for mental health services, counseling, therapy, and crisis centers in your area. If the loved one is under the age of 18, you may be responsible for finding them this help.  You can ask your doctor for a referral to a good therapist. There are many different types of therapists, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and family therapists.  You can call SAMHSA at 1-877-726-4727 to locate nearby mental health services and support. Support groups can give your loved one a safe space to discuss their issues with others who have the same illness. Encourage them to find a group in your area where they can reach out to others. If there are none in your area, you might look for an online group.  Support groups are often run by hospitals, therapists, or national associations like the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, or Mental Health America. If your loved one is reluctant to go to a meeting, you might ask, “Would it help if I went with you?” The National Alliance on Mental Illness runs local family support groups. If you are struggling with your loved one’s mental health, you may want to join one of these support groups yourself. If your loved one is talking about death or suicide, they may need immediate help. Call 911 or a crisis line or visit a crisis center or the emergency room. If your loved one has a therapist or doctor, contact them. They can talk you through appropriate methods for helping your loved one.  In the US, call the National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Even if your loved one doesn’t want to talk, you can talk to a trained professional about the best way to help. In the UK, you can call Samaritans at 116 123. In Australia, call Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) can connect you to crisis centers and hotlines in your country. If they have made an attempt, call 911 immediately.
Summary: Ask them if they want help. Research their condition. Search for a mental health professional. Find a support group. Get immediate help if they are suicidal.

Find a good time to approach your crush when neither of you is busy. By catching them at an opportune moment, they're more likely to be receptive to conversation. Make sure you pick a time when they are not busy working on something or engaged in conversation with someone else. If you see your crush sitting on a bench, you could say, “Hey! Mind if I sit with you?” or “It's a beautiful day out, isn't it?” A smile makes you seem happy and open. To appeal most to your crush, flash them a smile to let them know you're feeling friendly. If you feel intimidated, imagine your crush as an old friend to feel more at ease. If you're not sure what to say when you approach your crush, try some easy phrases that can kick off any conversation. These don't have to be particularly loaded or customized to your crush, just break the ice.  You could say, “So, what are you up to this weekend?” or “Have you done anything fun lately?” Other examples are “Do you know what the weather's supposed to be like this week?” or “What was the highlight of your day today?”
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One-sentence summary -- Choose a good time to talk. Smile. Try easy conversation starters.

Problem: Article: Mental health stigma remains the number one reason many people do not get the treatment they need. Worrying that you will be viewed or treated negatively by family, friends, or society actually keeps you from getting better. Feeling shame about your illness or isolating yourself because of it perpetuates stigma. The only way to overcome this stigma is to build your knowledge and self-confidence about your illness by getting treatment.  Research shows that when people see effective outcomes for mental illnesses and know people who have been successfully treated, they are less likely to stigmatize or discriminate.  Another way to reduce stigma is to stop associating yourself with the disorder. Instead of saying "I'm bipolar", you should say "I have bipolar disorder". If you are ready to tell someone what's going on, it will be enormously helpful for you to reach out for support. Try to find someone in your life who usually supports you without judgment and share some details of what you're going through. If you're not ready for that, it's okay. You can get support in other ways — it could even just be spending time together.  You could say, "Hey, I need to be around other people tonight. Would you be up for a Netflix binge?" The ability for you to recognize your need, and build up the courage and skills to actually reach out is a huge part of finding support and getting through a tough time. Remember that talking to others about mental illness is a great way to reduce stigma and misinformation. Involving others in your life might also help going to the doctor become less frightening. After you have become more accepting of your condition, another way to overcome your own tendency to suffer in silence is to speak out and influence others to get help, too. Research either a regional advocacy group or a national group (or both) and figure out how you can get involved.  Spreading awareness and educating others about mental illness can help fight stigma and discrimination that may be keeping another suffering in silence.
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Stop perpetuating stigmas. Get support from a friend or family member. Be an advocate.