Reasons to get involved
- You have noticed changes in your friend’s personality, mood or behavior
- You find yourself wondering if your friend is “overdoing it”
- Your friend is taking risks that scare you or encouraging you to take risks with them
- Your friend is making excuses for their behavior
- You think someone should talk to your friend
- Others are talking about your friend’s behaviors
- Your friend’s behavior embarrasses you
- Your friend’s Facebook page raises red flags
- Your friend has difficulty coping with problems
- Your friend is abusing alcohol or other drugs
- Your friend is talking about death or expressing fears that something might happen to them
If you worry there is a problem, then it is worth trying to help. Don’t wait until it is too late.