February 06, 2020 - 1742 views
Today we're asking all our listeners and friends to make some time to talk about mental health.
As part of Time to Talk Day which is happening today February 6th, communities, workplaces and individuals will be sitting down across the country to talk about things which effect their lives their well-being and positive mental health in general.
Mental health problems are more common than most people realise - affecting one in four of us. Yet people are still afraid to talk about mental health, making some people feel ashamed or isolated.
We know that talking about mental health can feel awkward, but it doesn't have to. This year, the campaign will be focusing on using the popular game 'Would you rather?' to help break the ice and get the conversation flowing.
There are also resources and ideas online, to help spread the word in the workplace and help employers faciliate conversations about supporting mental health and making the day-to-day life a bit easier for those suffering with a condition.
Some mental health problems are described using words that are in everyday use – for example, ‘depression’ or ‘anxiety’. The most commonly diagnosed forms are depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depression), schizophrenia, personality disorders and eating disorders.
Common behaviours and symptoms associated with mental health problems include self-harm, suicidal thoughts and panic attacks.
The sad fact is that many of us suffer from these and being able to normalise what we feel and discussing how it effects us, can be a good form of self-help. You know what they say about 'a trouble shared is a trouble halved'.
Go online today to find out more about Time to Change and Time to Talk Day and try to have a more regular conversation about how you feel. You'll be pleasantly surprised that you are not on your own.
