Mental Health, Managing Anxiety, Stress at Work
Today marks Time to Talk Day, a day recognized by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness in support of ending the stigma that still surrounds mental health.
While we’ve come a long way in taking mental health issues seriously, sadly there is still a stigma attached to the term ‘mental health’. Whether that’s in the form of embarrassment, shame or denial, the reality is it can prevent individuals from either acknowledging their own mental health concerns, or talking about it openly with others.
Let’s be the change we want to see in the world
Mental health is something we all have, just like physical health. Our state of mental health can fluctuate from positivity, happiness, contentment, to feelings of stress, anxiety or other challenges.
The reality is that around 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem this year in the US alone, and according to multiple reports, a significant portion of the population worldwide is currently living with untreated mental health issues.
This highlights the importance of encouraging people to talk about any mental health concerns openly and honestly, with people they trust. This is, however, easier said than done, and many professionals dealing with anxiety, stress or depression do not feel comfortable asking for help from their peers.
Additionally, friends and family who want to help can often struggle to find the words or feel unsure of how to talk about mental health. To help get the conversation going, we’ve highlighted a few different ways you can introduce the topic of mental health to a friend, loved one or colleague.
