The free training aside, I think one of the things we often miss is how much impact informal support can have on someone’s mental health status. It can make all the difference to know that you’re not alone when facing depression or anxiety. And how do we know we aren’t alone? Because people know about it and offer informal support, which to me means not leaving. No one expects you to be a therapist, but I can tell you from experience that it’s shocking how many people disappear from your life when you struggle with mental health issues.