Support a Partner With Mental Health Struggles

My partner is struggling with their mental health and I want to support them properly, not make it worse.

What they're dealing with: [e.g. depression / anxiety / trauma / burnout — as much as you know]
How it's affecting them: [DESCRIBE]
How it's affecting me: [e.g. I feel helpless / I've started walking on eggshells / I'm burning out too]
What they've said they want: [OR 'they haven't said']

Give me a real guide:
1. **What actually helps** — evidence-based things that make a difference
2. **What makes it worse** — common well-meaning mistakes to avoid
3. **How to talk to them** about it — language that opens up rather than shuts down
4. **Looking after yourself** — you can't pour from an empty cup, here's how to manage
5. **When to gently encourage professional help** and how to do it without pressure
6. **Your limits** — what's reasonable to take on and what isn't
7. **If it's affecting the relationship deeply** — when couples therapy might help both of you

My partner is struggling with their mental health and I want to support them properly, not make it worse.

What they're dealing with: [e.g. depression / anxiety / trauma / burnout — as much as you know]
How it's affecting them: [DESCRIBE]
How it's affecting me: [e.g. I feel helpless / I've started walking on eggshells / I'm burning out too]
What they've said they want: [OR 'they haven't said']

Give me a real guide:
1. **What actually helps** — evidence-based things that make a difference
2. **What makes it worse** — common well-meaning mistakes to avoid
3. **How to talk to them** about it — language that opens up rather than shuts down
4. **Looking after yourself** — you can't pour from an empty cup, here's how to manage
5. **When to gently encourage professional help** and how to do it without pressure
6. **Your limits** — what's reasonable to take on and what isn't
7. **If it's affecting the relationship deeply** — when couples therapy might help both of you