i'm worried about my friend's mental health. Everyone views him as rude but no one ever praises him for anything and lash out at him all the time, so he responds. How can I help the situation?

Give him your full attention, listen to him with love and acceptance and without judgement and encourage him to talk about his feelings. Cherish him as a unique and special human being and allow him to be himself. Under these circumstances most people will with time flourish and grow.

I would ask him to make an appointment with a local psychotherapist to get an initial assessment. If that is rejected I would mention the 7Cups website. I would also send him links of some online tests to get some idea what the issue is. I would try to gain his trust and simply befriend him very gently. If I could I would also talk to his parents and ask them what his issues are or if this is normal for him. ..... ..... .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . ..

I think the most important thing is that you try to be there for him. We can’t control others but we can control ourself. You could also discuss your worries with others in hopes that they will follow your lead. Make it a point to avoid lashing out at him and maybe talk to him afterwards. It is very kind of you for wanting to help him and feeling worried. If the fear gets worst you can discuss the problem with a trusted friend or adult. Thank you for reaching out and asking the question. I wish you luck and hope my response helps.

Be there for him. Stand up for him and talk with him independently as well. Provide constant emotional support and let him know you will always be there for him. Give him positive affirmations and congratulate and notice him when others do not. Reassure him you will always have his back, and try to stay constantly positive, as often as possible. Treat your friend with care, respect, kindness, and empathy. Do your best to CONSTANTLY show them, that they are not alone, and are strong, brave, intelligent, and will get through this. Along with ANY other struggles. And you will help him, no matter what, through every, single, one, he needs:)

First make sure if he's positively looking at it or not. Try talking to him. Convey to him that you are there and willing to help. Seconldy, try telling the other people about it. Ask them to not judge him and try to look at him the way you do and help him. Ask them to not lash out at him and praise him once in a while. Maybe your friend will cheer up and be less rude. Maybe even open up to you all about whatever he's going through. I hope my answer helps you and your friend.

It sounds like you care about your friend very much and you've been observant as to how others treat him, and how he reacts to actions toward him. I'm glad you've asked how you, personally, can best help in this difficult situation. All of us have a hard enough time managing our own reactions and responses without having to try to control others. So, it sounds like you're already headed down the best path - looking to see what you can say and do to show your friend you care, understand many of the things he says or does that others might misinterpret. Does he know you are activley trying to help him?

I suppose you can't really change how other act towards him, but you could praise him and model kind behaviour towards him and others may pick up on that. I think often people lash out on others because that's what other people do. Sadly it can become the social norm to copy others in how we treat individuals that are a bit different. But if you break that pattern, not only will it show your friend that not everyone view's him as rude, but it could prompt other to be nicer. It's really lovely that you are looking out for your friend, I hope this is helpful.

Hello :) It sounds like this friend holds a special place in your heart and it's hurtful to watch them be treated disrespectfully. It sounds like your friend lives with a lot of discouragements from those around them. That'd be challenging and detrimental to most people's well-being. I can understand why you'd be concerned and want to support your friend in a positive way. I'm wondering if the friend appears to be rude because they're expecting to be treated disrespectfully and are protecting themself. I say "appears" because they may not intend to be rude, this is a judgement of others. I'd want to support my dear friend too if I saw them being treated disrespectfully. I'd probably have a conversation with them to let them know that I care deeply for their well-being and have noticed that the way others treat them isn't ok and possibly abusive. I'd ask them if they think the way they're being treated is affecting their mental wellness and ability to be happy. I'd offer my ear in a non-judgemental way and let them know I'm there for them if they need to talk or explore resources if they choose counselling or therapy and let them know how brave they are for sharing and trusting you to open up. If they chose not to talk about it, I'd give them that autonomy because it sounds as though others in their life may cross their boundaries.