Jan 26th, 2023
3 mins
We know that talking about mental health isn’t always easy. But the more conversations we have about mental health, the better life is for everyone.
Run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, in partnership with Co-op, Time to Talk Day is all about bringing people and communities together to talk about mental health.
Here are some ideas for how your workplace can get involved.
- Run a lunch and learn session to increase awareness around mental health. If someone in your organisation is happy to share their own experiences, this can be a great way to start the conversation.
- Organise a myth busting quiz on mental health. This can be an excellent opportunity to share information, reduce stigma and eradicate misconceptions about mental health problems in the workplace. You can even use our True or False activity set here.
- Make use of our supporter assets. We have a range of materials available from branded email banners and social media posts to printable posters and activities – all to help you spread the word internally and externally.
- Don’t forget to use #TimetoTalk when sharing posts on social media. You can download all available materials here.
Why talking is so important
1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year. Too many of us are made to feel isolated, worthless and ashamed as a result.
But conversations have the power to change lives. So make space in your day for a conversation this Time to Talk Day.
