Time to Talk Day

February 01, 2021

Time to Talk Day

Time to Talk Day was created in 2014 by the campaign, Time to Change which helps bring awareness about mental health. The campaign, Time to Change was founded in 2007 which helps the public to understand and change their perception about mental health. It is important to comprehend mental health to help someone. Furthermore, it is essential to give someone support and to listen them. However, it might be a challenge to start the conversation.

Here is a short list of things you can do to give encouragement to someone:

1. Bring up the subject by having tea or coffee with them especially if you are living together in the same household.

2. Have a telephone conversation with them, video chat, or text message with them.

3. E-mail someone who is going through anxiety, anger, or any other mental health issue.

4. If they tell you that they need some space, give them the space that they need. However, continue checking in with them through e-mail, phone, or text.

5. Offering to help them with daily tasks when they are feeling overwhelmed.

6. Ask questions but not too many questions which might cause them to get angry with you. But listen attentively.

7. Seek help with the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255 or at the Lifeline website.

8. Do not wait for them to come to you for assistance. Know the signals when they need your help.

Below are more resources about Time to Talk Day. At the Time to Change website, you will find resources to help you begin the conversation about mental health with someone. There is a free bingo card with questions to help you talk to them. Additionally, there are free posters, coasters, and other free printable items. Time to Talk Day is on February 4^th, but these resources can be used anytime throughout the year.

Lifeline:

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Time to Talk Day:

https://www.changeyourmindni.org/our-campaigns/time-to-talk-day

This Time to Talk Day-Choose Talk, Change Lives:

https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/news/2020/february/this-time-to-talk-day-choose-talk-change-lives

Time to Change:

https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/get-involved/time-talk-day

Time to Talk Day:

https://www.rethink.org/get-involved/awareness-days-and-events/time-to-talk-day/

Types of Mental Health Problems:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/