Thursday 6 February is Time to Talk Day, a reminder of how powerful a simple conversation about mental health can be. But let’s not stop here. Talking about how we feel shouldn’t be limited to one day on the calendar. We’re here to talk, connect and support you, not just today, but every day.
Let’s keep the conversation going
From drop-in hubs and digital counselling to evening crisis support and mental health workshops, our services are here to support individuals across the region with their wellbeing. Click here to find out more about our services.
What are we up to on the day?
Join us on Thursday 6 February (unless stated otherwise) for conversations, refreshments and activities!
- Coventry: join us for refreshments, chats and activities at our wellbeing hub from 1:30pm–3:30pm. Can’t make it on the 6th? We’re doing it all again on the 7th!
- Brownsover: Community Centre Cafe, WEDNESDAY 5TH FEB, 10am – 12 midday.
- Stratford-upon-Avon: our wellbeing vehicle will be in the car park at Stratford Leisure Centre from 10:30am–2:30pm for chats, information and signposting.
- Leamington Spa: join us and the Afro Caribbean Community Association at Life Community Church from 11am–1pm for wellbeing conversations.
- Shipston on Stour: a member of our team will be at the Scout Hut warm hub from 10am–12noon.
- Coleshill: our hub will be open at the Town Hall from 10am–12noon for themed activities.
- Worcestershire: our peer support team will be running Time to Talk Day themed groups across Worcestershire. See where our groups are here.
- Kidderminster: a member of our peer support team will be on hand in the morning at Wyre Forest Leisure Centre with mental health resources and information about our services in Worcestershire.
We’ll also be visiting businesses and organisations across the region to talk about the importance of mental health and open conversations in the workplace:
- Heart of England Co-op: 5th February, 10am – 12 midday
- NFU Mutual, Stratford-upon-Avon: 6th February, 8.30am – 2pm
- Wyre Forest Leisure Centre, Kidderminster: 6th February, 9 – 11am
- Co-op Distribution Centre, Coventry: 6th February, 9 – 11am, 1 – 2.30pm
- Amazon BHX5, Rugby: 6th February, 2 – 4pm
- Worcester City Womens’ FC: 6th February, welfare drop-in for players,
- Stonebridge Golf Club: 9th February, 8 – 11am
- Deeley Group, Coventry: 6th February, time tbc
- Playground Games, Leamington Spa: 6th February, 12 midday – 1pm, 4 – 5pm
- North Warwickshire and Hinkley College: 12th February, Wellbeing Bus
Tips for opening up about your mental health
Opening up about your emotions can be tough. When you’re ready, try these tips:
- Talk when you’re comfortable, whether in person or over the phone
- Chatting while doing something like walking or cooking can be easier
- Have a think about what you want to say beforehand
- Be honest and open to help others understand and support you better
- Ask for specific help, like support finding services
Tips for supporting someone else
If someone shares their mental health struggles with you, it might feel tricky to respond. But it doesn’t have to be awkward – simply being there can make a huge difference. Here are a few tips:
- Ask open, non-judgmental questions and listen to their thoughts
- Encourage them with positive statements and body language
- Just listen, don’t offer solutions unless they ask for advice
- Be patient and don’t force them to talk if they are not ready
National Mind has lots of useful resources on different mental health conditions:
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