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TIME TO TALK DAY – Thursday 2 February 2023

Time to Talk Day the nation’s biggest mental health conversation is taking place on Thursday 2 February. Happening every year, it is a day for colleagues and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. We know the more conversations we have; the better life is for everyone. Talking about mental health is not always easy, but a conversation has the power to change lives. We are encouraging you to take part in Time to Talk Day by organising an event in your location.One in 4 of us will experience a mental health issue in any given year. That is why providing opportunities for conversations about mental health issues are so important – by talking about it we can support ourselves and others.Make space in your day for a conversation about mental health this Time to Talk Day.

We have put together some handy tips to help everyone make the space:

Check in with your colleagues and ask them how they’re doing. Host a coffee morning or group lunch, have a conversation and listen to what you hear.
Try some ‘ice breaking’ exercises to get people comfortable with the concept of telling stories and relating experiences. Learn something new about each other: favourite music, films, animals or food.
This could also be a good opportunity to talk about what helps you to maintain your wellbeing or de-stress. Use a space in your office, intranet or social media to share tips and advice for others based on your own experience.
Set up a pledge board in the office. Pledge boards are for staff to write out simple, easy-to-achieve commitments around mental health. For example: I pledge to ask my colleagues to go for a walk at lunch once a week to catch up and take in some fresh air.

For more information on how to tackle mental health stigma, visit: changeyourmindni.org

For other ideas and resources please see attached:-

Attachment(s):

Time to Talk Day 2023 True or False.pdf

Time to Talk Day 2023 interactive-bingo.pdf

Mental Health Useful Resources

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