Simple, straight, comforting words. How often do you ask your friends and families; parents, partner, your children or work colleagues? These five words could go a long way in making the difference to their wellbeing and you may just be the person standing in between them and a cliff edge of stress, anxiety, depression or self-harm.

Hi how are you doing

I’ve had enough actually; can’t seem to get anything right

Do you want to talk about it, I promise I’ll listen.

I’d love to thank you

Caring is really important; don’t ever underestimate the intervention you can make in someone’s life with just a little care.