Thank you for writing this, Kirstin. Since leaving inpatient psych care, I've said similar things to your recommended approach to friends that are struggling after leaving inpatient too. I've been in that dark place recently and I am still there on many days, and I think the 'I want you in my life, you are important to me' line is powerful - it adds another protective factor to think about, which can make some difference in the belly of the whale. Good article!