>> Well, I would like to think that I've helped people who have had their own share of anxiety.
I volunteer at the David Lambert Community Center for the Homeless.
And we see a lot of people who come in there who have anxiety or are depressed.
>> Well, see I was Assistant Drug Counselor.
I've dealt with some serious situations where I had to do things to help people.
>> So, as a tutor, I help students very frequently.
And a lot of students when they come in, sometimes they know they need help
but they don't know specifically how you can help them.
>> I'm in the, the nursing program, right now.
And so, and we're doing our, our mental health rotation, right now.
And so, what I'm learning about, about helping people deal with stress and anxiety.
And basically, being available to listen to somebody is the biggest thing you can do.
>> I seek out a close friend and I have to say that if we don't build those relationships,
then those close friends aren't there to help us through time of need.
So, it's kind of a, a two-way street.
>> Generally, anytime someone's available to talk with me, they help me in a time of stress.
So, friends have helped me.
Siblings have helped me.
Parents have helped me.
People that I just meet walking down the street
that are willing to talk, they've helped me, too.
Just as long as I have someone to talk with.
>> He said, ''Mike, do you know who you are?'' I said,
''Yeah.'' ''Do you know what you do?'' I said, ''Yeah.'' He says, ''So, why are you worrying
about somebody's false report?'' People gossip and say things all the time.
You know. If you allow yourself to be caught up in that,
you won't be fulfilling what you need to do.
>> So, it's sometimes difficult to help others because sometimes,
they don't know how you can help them.
But what happens, very frequently, is they don't know that they need help.
>> Sometimes it's difficult to help others
because you don't know exactly where they're coming from.
>> It can be difficult to help others because you have enough problems yourself.
>> You could be the first to help someone find the resources they need.
The prospect of seeking out resources can be stressful and frustrating for someone in need
and is a barrier to getting help.
You can help remove that barrier by doing the research and helping them connect.
Crisis Text could be a good start.
>> I just refer them to this card.
I just, I keep it with me just in case someone needs it.
It's because I'm not professional.
These people are.
>> It's definitely important to help others.
>> A long term cause of happiness in us is helping others.
So, it is sort of a selfish thing, as well, but in a good way.
Because you're helping them.
They're getting the benefit of your help.
It's a win-win.
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