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helping a friend- question 3 of 3

one of your friends is sleeping a lot and eating very little. she seems to have lost interest in school and the things you like to do together. how would you try to help her?

Explanation:

Identify the signs of distress

The friend is showing key symptoms of depression, including hypersomnia (sleeping a lot), appetite changes (eating very little), and anhedonia (loss of interest in school and shared activities).

Determine supportive actions

To help her, I should reach out to show support, listen without judgment, and encourage her to connect with a trusted adult or mental health professional.

Answer:

To help my friend, I would:

1. Talk to her privately, express my concern, and listen to her without judgment.
2. Encourage her to talk to a trusted adult, such as a parent, school counselor, or teacher.
3. Offer to go with her to seek help and continue to check in on her regularly.