World Mental Health Day – Conversations Start Journeys

10th October is World Mental Health Day, and the focus this year for me is very much that Conversations Start Journeys.

Taking the time to talk to someone and find out how they are can be transformative and healing. Taking an interest in how someone is, can help them feel like they matter.

According to the Campaign to End Loneliness, feelings of loneliness can be as dangerous as to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, with our mental health and loneliness intrinsically linked. So, why not reach out to someone today and find out how they are?

https://youtu.be/-rDaL2bzHac

According to the Mental Health Foundation, we get asked “How are you?” up to 14 times a week, but only mean “I’m fine” 19% of the time. For that reason, Time to Change suggests you #AskTwice.

Their suggestions around mental health and opening conversations also include:

  • Take it seriously
  • Listen and reflect
  • Ask questions
  • Don’t try and fix it
  • Build your knowledge.
  • You might also find the contact details below helpful.
  • Keep the conversation going, and be part of the journey.
  • ©️ Delphi Ellis 2018
  • Published by Delphi

    Offers "educational side-bars". Aims to help people find their mojo and get their sparkle back. Been on the telly. © All rights reserved.

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