Time -To – Change have announced that their ‘Time to Talk Day’ will take place on Thursday 7 February 2019.
And they say that there are lots of different ways for you, and the organisations you support, to encourage conversations in the workplace.
Too many people with mental health problems are made to feel isolated, worthless and ashamed. But having conversations about mental health in your workplace can breakdown barriers.
Having conversations about mental health helps breakdown stereotypes, improves relationships, aids recovery and takes the stigma out of something that affects us all. There are lots of different ways to have a conversation about mental health. And you don’t have to be an expert to talk.
CHAMPIONS & SUPPORTERS
Time to Talk Day is a great way to get people talking about mental health in the community or at home. There are lots of different ways to have a conversation about mental health, and you don’t have to be an expert to talk.
“I volunteer on a radio show which is primarily about mental health. Me and my co-host used this opportunity to present an extra show on Time to Talk Day.” Ricky
TEACHERS & YOUTH WORKERS
By taking part in Time to Talk Day you can help your school be more open to mental health – 95% of schools who took part last year said they felt students were more likely to talk about mental health as a result.
“I held an assembly to discuss with students about speaking out about mental health, and where to get help if they are struggling.” Hollie
WORKPLACE
Taking part in Time to Talk Day is a great way to start the conversation about mental health in your workplace and break down barriers. 95% of workplaces who took part in 2018, said that people in their organisation are now more likely to talk about mental health as a result.
“I handed out tea bags and stickers after each conversation and encouraged teams to carry on the discussion with others. I also placed leaflets and reading material in high traffic areas and saw many people reading.” James
ONLINE
A conversation doesn’t always have to be face to face – it could happen via social media or a blog/vlog.
“I wrote a blog post in which I shared mental health stories of dozens of people and shared it across my social medial channels. It had great feedback!” Cara
For more information about Time to Talk Day CLICK HERE