Mates Help Mates Task: Watch the clips and discuss which approach is most helpful in talking to a friend about your concerns and assisting them to seek professional help

Clip 1 Should we help Bree? What are Amy and Claudia’s concerns about Bree? Why does Amy think they should talk to Bree? Why is Claudia reluctant to talk to Bree? If Bree was your friend, would you talk to her about your concerns?

Clip 2 Helping Bree What approach did Amy and Claudia take in talking about their concerns to Bree? Were these approaches helpful or unhelpful? Does Bree need help? What are the barriers to seeking professional help?

Clip 3 Should we help Mitch? What are Joe and Lee’s concerns about Mitch? Why does Joe think they should talk to Mitch? Why is Lee reluctant to talk to Mitch? If Mitch was your friend, would you talk to him about your concerns?

Clip 4 Helping Mitch What approach did Joe and Lee take in talking about their concerns to Mitch? Were these approaches helpful or unhelpful? Does Mitch need help? What are the barriers to seeking professional help?

How to assist a friend to seek help Listen non-judgementally Tell them you are concerned about them Ask if they have thought about getting help Brainstorm the different helpers they could go to Ask them what is stopping them seeking help

How to assist a friend to seek help Link them up with someone who has been through a similar experience and got help Introduce them to a helper who you have seen Offer to make an appointment with them Offer to go to an appointment with them Get more information about their particular issue