How do I help a friend who's struggling with their mental health?
Poet Hussain Manawer joins Nihal Arthanayake on 5 live Afternoon Edition to talk to guests including the actor Shayne Ward about how best to support a friend with a mental health problem.
This was broadcast originally on Tuesday 24 July 2018.
If you are feeling emotionally distressed and would like details of organisations which offer advice and support, go online to bbc.co.uk/actionline or you can call for free, at any time to hear recorded information 0800 066 066.
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