The importance of a chat
Coming up this week on Thursday 1 February is Time to Talk Day, a national campaign which spotlights the importance of having open mental health conversation.
With one in two people experiencing a mental health issue, or supporting someone who is, we’re encouraging everyone to take some time out, come together, talk and listen. Talking is so important and the more conversations we have, the more we can support each other.
To help get you started, this resource pack has everything you and your team need to start a conversation about mental health and will encourage everyone on talk openly about their mental health not just today but every day.
You can show your support by printing and displaying the Time To Talk Day posters in your local offices, hold a session that focusses on open wellbeing conversations and get involved in the Time To Talk Day photo campaign on Workplace using #TimeToTalkDay.
‘Talking about your mental health helps to remove the stigmas and barriers around the topic of Mental Health and allows for everyone to feel more comfortable, it allows people to communicate more openly and encourages people to seek help when they need it’ said Stevie Gilroy, Work Area Manager.
Remember support is available for you and your family:
- Online GP, unlimited Mental Health Consultations, Physiotherapy and the Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme. Access this free, confidential and independent support by downloading the Help@hand App and register using PIN 164003.
- Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme – for any issue impacting your wellbeing contact the free, confidential and independent 24/7 helpline on 0345 266 5060
- Moments That Matter Support Guides – Providing support and resources for all colleagues who are facing difficult or big life events
- Wellbeing Workshops - The virtual wellbeing workshops cover a wide range of topics including Financial Wellbeing, Burnout, Lifestyle, Neurodiversity and Suicide Awareness. Register today.
- Wellbeing Hub - your ‘one stop shop’ for everything wellbeing. Providing free, confidential and independent support 24/7, from financial support to mind, body and health
