Today is Time to Talk Day, the nation’s biggest mental health conversation, and we’re all being encouraged to come together with family, friends and colleagues to talk, listen and change lives.
Launched in 2014 by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, in partnership with the Co-Operative supermarket, Time to Talk Day is an opportunity to promote the importance of talking about mental health and having open conversations. This year we are being encouraged to start that all-important conversation and make a change to someone’s life.
What can we do?
It doesn’t have to be a big gesture, picking up the phone to a friend or sending them a text might be all it takes to provide the support they need. The more we talk about it, the easier life is, particularly for those who may be struggling with mental health.
Wellbeing and mental health in the workplace
In the workplace many of us can feel there is an expectation to appear to be resilient and as a result, there can be a fear around sharing anxieties. This can ultimately be at the expense of our own mental health.
EEAST support for mental health and wellbeing
Here at EEAST your wellbeing is a priority, and there are increasing sources of support and information options available. If you need to speak to someone there is help available:
If you or a colleague is in crisis or require crisis support the following helplines are available 24/7:
If you or a colleague is not in immediate crisis/at risk:
Your wellbeing is of paramount importance, and we are working hard to expand the range of wellbeing information and support available. Watch this space for news of further initiatives coming online.
The Wellbeing Team
Published 2nd February 2023