Todays is National #TimeToTalkDay, this has been one of the most successful campaigns over the years to get people talking about mental health.
It is important we encourage people to reach out for support, but this can be one of the hardest steps to take. We also need to look out for others around us who might need our support to have a conversation.
Here are some techniques we can use in the workplace and at home.
Have a go at the following:
➡️ Asking twice - How are you doing? What's going on for you at the moment?
➡️ At the beginning of meetings or 1:1's - What did you do to relax last night? Is there anything anyone needs support with before we start this meeting?
➡️ In your lunch break - Fancy a walk and a chat or a change of scenery?
Finding the time to talk on a regular basis at work about mental health means we are used to checking in on mental health and wellbeing. This opens us up to a more psychological safe place at work, where people feel comfortable talking about their mental health.
If we know our teams well, we can recognise changes in behaviour, spot early warning signs if people are struggling with their mental health, and start conversations when they are needed.
We also have more skills and confidence in having difficult and challenging conversations, which will flow much easier when we check in on mental health and wellbeing.
If you would like to upskill your managers and teams and embed good practice around mental heath in your workplace, get in touch to discuss your training needs and options for training delivery.
Hi I'm Claire 💟
Health Psychologist and Founder of Promote Mental Health
Building mentally fit workplaces, so your people can thrive
claire@promotementalhealth.com
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