Ask Angela: Friend in Need
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Angela Haupt is a health editor at TIME who writes about health. She answers a common question: how to help a friend in need.
When someone you care about struggles, you want to help. A therapist says we jump into fixing problems; advice works better after understanding. Listen first, then act.
Sit beside your friend and listen; short replies like “That sounds hard” show care.
Ask, “I’m here for you. What do you need?” to let them share.