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title: "Support"
description: "Identify trusted people and build your support network for mental wellness."
url: https://ymhc.ngo/zh-cn/resources/students/wellness-plan/support/
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# Support

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## Building Your Support Network for Mental Wellness

Creating a support network is an essential strategy for maintaining and improving mental health. This approach involves identifying people in your life who can serve as trusted supports—individuals you can turn to when you’re struggling. Below are step-by-step instructions to guide you through this process.

## 1\. Make a List of Potential Supports

Start by listing the people who you feel are reliable, understanding, and capable of offering support when needed. This can include friends, family members, school staff, coaches, or community members. Think about who has been there for you in the past or who you believe would be willing to support you in the future.

My Potential Supports

## 2\. Get Permission

Once you have identified these individuals, it is important to ask them if they are willing to be a part of your support network. Explain that you are creating a personal wellness plan to help manage your mental health. Ask if they would be comfortable being someone you can reach out to when you need help. Make sure to communicate what this role might involve, such as receiving a message if you are struggling and checking in on you.

Write a personalized message to invite this person to be your trusted contact. You can explain why you’re creating a wellness plan, what you’re asking of them, and how they can support you. Feel free to use the default message as a guide, or customize it to reflect your unique relationship with this person. Remember to keep your message clear and respectful, and consider including a thank you for their support. A template has been prepared for you.

### Message Template:

Hi \[Name\], I am creating a personal wellness plan to help manage my mental health. I am identifying people I trust to be part of my support network. Would you be willing to be someone I can reach out to if I am struggling? This might involve checking in on me or just listening. Thank you for your support.

My Message

## 3\. Provide Information and Expectations

If someone agrees to be your support, clarify what you might need from them. This could include receiving a message with your location and providing help or just being available for a conversation. It’s important that they know what to expect and feel prepared to support you in the way you need.

## 4\. Express Gratitude

Remember to thank each person who agrees to be a part of your support network. Acknowledging their willingness to help reinforces your relationship and shows appreciation for their role in your wellness plan.

## 5\. Keep Your Network Informed

Periodically, check in with your support network. Keep them updated on your wellness plan and let them know if anything changes in terms of what support you need. This ensures they are always prepared to offer the best assistance when you reach out.

## Why This Approach Matters

Creating a support network is not just about having people to lean on during tough times; it’s about building a proactive strategy to manage your mental health. By involving others, you create a safety net that can help you navigate challenges more effectively. This approach aligns with the principles outlined in YMHC’s mental wellness resources, which emphasize the importance of support systems and proactive planning in maintaining mental health.

This strategy can be complemented by using resources like YMHC’s [Creating Your Education Support Team](https://ymhc.ngo/zh-cn/resources/books/creating-your-education-support-team/) and [Sources of Support for Mental Wellness](https://ymhc.ngo/zh-cn/resources/books/sources-of-support/) booklets, which offer further guidance on building and utilizing a support network.