Friend calms Delhi man during mental health episode in Gurugram
India
A young man from Delhi was experiencing mental health difficulties while out with a friend in Gurugram's Friends Colony area of Civil Lines on Saturday.
The crowd triggered his symptoms, but his friend stayed by his side, helping him stay calm through the overwhelming moment, and videos of the incident have since surfaced on social media.
Police confirm woman's intervention de-escalated incident
In the video, she can be seen reassuring him and gently asking people not to film. Police later confirmed her timely intervention helped de-escalate things.
The clip has sparked conversations about why it matters to show compassion and create a safe space for someone struggling, instead of crowding around or pulling out phones.