Know when to ask for help

For most people asking for help can often be difficult. Yes, asking for advice on planting a garden is easy, but for a serious issue, such as mental health, people may find that they don’t want to admit to the problems they’re facing.

It’s not hard to understand why they may be reluctant. Admitting that they’re struggling or feeling overwhelmed is like admitting they’re weak or inadequate. Most people learned as children that it’s important to be independent, strong and self-sufficient. That background makes it difficult to tell someone else that they’re really not OK.

The result is that peopl...