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Unfortunately, this take often reads like conservative pundits that only "care" about fetuses until they're born, at which point they're considered a drain on society.
A lot of the quotes people repeat when trying to help someone ends up backfiring. You can't just repeat plattitudes. People suffering from mental illness aren't stupid or deaf, they've already heard the lines before. Mimicry doesn't help.
The only generalized thing I can recommend people to say when trying to help someone with mental issues is to just ask: "What do you need?". If they need space, give it. If they need to talk, listen. If they need something else, be honest about whether that's in your ability to help with.
Another important thing to note is to not view them as something that needs to be fixed. And you need to be very honest with yourself about that. Most people will try to "help" because it makes them feel better, not the person they're trying to help.