Time to Talk Day is the nation\u2019s biggest mental health and wellbeing conversation. Happening every year, it\u2019s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives.<\/p>\n
Talking can be a way to cope with a problem you\u2019ve been carrying around in your head for a while. Just being listened to can help you feel supported and less alone. And it works both ways. If you open up, it might encourage others to do the same.<\/p>\n
This year we would like Teams, Departments, Colleagues to take some time to talk. You might want to visit Wessex staff hub<\/strong><\/a>, our new staff space or the Polden Staff Commons<\/strong><\/a> to have a chat.<\/p>\n Perhaps a walk and talk is more your style, how about using the Campus walking tour map<\/a> to plan your walk. And of course there is also the option for virtual chats too.<\/p>\n We are planning monthly \u2018Taking Time to Talk\u2019 days for 2023, taking place in the Polden Staff Commons<\/strong><\/a> where free coffee\/tea and biscuits will be available for you to take a moment to reflect or have a chat with one of our Staff Wellbeing Champions<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here are the first three dates:<\/p>\n If you would like a reminder in your diary, contact employeewellbeing@bath.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We know the more conversations we have, the better life is for everyone. Talking about mental health isn\u2019t aways easy, but a conversation has the power to change lives.<\/p>\n Here are some top tips for having a conversation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/strong>You don't need all the answers. Just being there means a lot.<\/li>\n
\n<\/strong>Small actions can make a big difference. Chat over a cuppa, take a walk, or send a text.<\/li>\n
\n<\/strong>Resist the urge to offer quick fixes. Often just listening is enough.<\/li>\n
\n<\/strong>Asking questions shows that you care and want to know how someone's really doing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n