What I've done in the past is go up to the person who's troubled and talk to them, offering them help. In my opinion, it's the best way to help.
4 Name: Tree, the background character !N13m0ewMrQ : 2016-09-11 20:44 ID:ZKZMCeMl [Del]
Oh yeah >>3. This might work. All you have to do >>1 then, is to express your troubles outloud to other people around you, and the ones who really listen, those are the ones you should befriend.
Don't force yourself in making friend with people that you don't like that match, a friend is somewhat where you can share your problems, or being happy that your with them, it isn't one sided each one must understand opinions,ideas and problems of each other. You'll just find a friend when time comes someone who you talk happily with or shares a same opinion about something as you do. But also be careful in making friends some have very bad habits or attitude try to find someone supportive and kind
It depends entirely on what you mean by troubled and why you want those friends. Do not approach the ones that have issues for your own sake. That would be (1.) unsincere and (2.) a bad start to a (possibly) long acquaintance.
First step in all relationships is introduction. Meet ans greet people. Listen to them and if desirable, try conversing (I say this because some people just want to talk all day long). Try to engage yourself in their lives gradually.
Be open minded. Learn to acknowledge differences and be considerate.