The Power of a Good Support System

If you are currently dealing with issues with your mental health, it might be time to look 
at ways you can improve it. Things like journaling, practicing mindfulness, and doing 
cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective, but you should also have people you can 
turn to. This is when you want to find a good support system. 

You Have Someone to Talk to

Simply put, having a support system when you struggle with mental health issues will 
give you someone to talk to. Writing in your journal is an amazing way to start working 
on mindfulness and improve your mental focus, but sometimes talking to someone is 
what you need. It is all about finding the right person or people you can turn to. They 
should be people you trust and that won’t judge you for how you think or feel. 

Find People Who Understand

Not only can you build a good support system with close friends or family, but you might 
want o specifically find people who understand how you feel. These people will either 
have the same mental health disorder, like anxiety or depression, or at least understand 
where you are coming from. Not only can it help talking to them knowing they have 
experienced it as well, but it helps them by talking to you. This is the cornerstone of 
having a good support system in your life.

Don’t Be Afraid to Approach New People

Sometimes, people you already know aren’t the best for handling your mental health. 
This doesn’t make them bad people, but just means they don’t really have personal 
experience with what you’re dealing with, so their support can only go so far. Don’t be 
afraid to reach out beyond your inner circle and find the people you connect with, that 
you can help, and that can help you. 

Consider a Support Group

This is what brings you to finding support groups. You can meet a lot of exceptional 
people that provide you with the best support system imaginable. Find a support group 
for your mental health disorder, whether it is for people with depression, who are 
grieving after losing a loved one, who have anxiety disorders, or more specific illnesses 
like bipolar disorder or addiction. Get yourself out there and just sit in a support group, 
not worrying about speaking until you feel comfortable doing so. 

