How to ask a friend if they're okay - infographic long text description.

This infographic outlines seven clear steps to help young people support a friend who might be going through a tough time. Each step is illustrated with a simple visual and accompanied by a brief explanation. The infographic appears as follows:

Title: How to ask a friend if they're okay

Subtitle: Not sure what to say or do? Here's how to show up.

Subheading: Step 1: Find the right time.
Illustration: Two young people stand by side having a casual conversation. Two speech bubbles above their heads demonstrate that one is feeling down and the other is concerned by what they're hearing.
Caption: Choose a calm moment and don’t force it if they’re not ready.

Subheading: Step 2: Start the conversation
Illustration: Two young people stand side by side. One is looking dejected and resting her head on her hand with her elbow propped up. The other is facing her and leaning in to talk to them, with speech bubbles above his head containing the examples of supportive statements in the caption.
Caption: Use open questions: "You haven't seemed yourself lately - want to talk?". Take notice: "You've missed footy a lot, is everything okay?". Respect their space: "If you'd rather talk to someone else, that's okay too."

Subheading: Step 3: Listen without fixing
Illustration:  A young boy is making various distressed faces - angry, worried and sad. Another young boy stands to the side with a cup of tea, listening. 
Caption: Don’t interrupt or rush to fix it - just acknowledge their feelings.
 
Subheading: Step 4: Encourage next steps
Illustration: A young person looks downcast and writes in a notebook. Another young person beside them puts their hands on their shoulder supportively. The latter young person has a speech bubble coming from their mouth which reads: "What's one thing that could help today?"
Caption: Suggest writing their feelings down or talking to someone they trust.

Subheading: Step 5: Check in again.
Illustration: The illustration consists of three text bubbles with the conversation examples from the caption. The tip looks similar to a digital messaging chat.
Caption: Say "Want to hang out again soon?" or "I'm around if you want to talk." Remind them that they're not alone: "hey girl how are things today? Let's have a chat?"

Subheading: Step 6: If it's serious, act.
Illustration: A young girl with a worried expression makes a call on her phone and holds onto another young person, who is looking sad with her face in her hands.
Caption: If you're worried, don't handle it alone - tell an adult or call a helpline.

Subheading: Step 7: Look after yourself, too
Illustration: Two young people laying on the floor on their backs, smiling and chatting. 
Caption: Check in with yourself and reach out for help if you need it.