Conversations about mental health change lives.
At the moment, too many people with mental health problems are made to feel isolated, ashamed and worthless by other people’s reactions.
But talking about mental health doesn’t need to be difficult. It can be as simple as making time to have a cup of tea or go for a walk, and listening to someone talk about how they feel.
Being open about mental health and ready to listen can make a positive difference to someone’s life. This is what Time to Talk Day is all about – giving us all the chance to talk and listen about mental health.
Whatever the hour, every conversation, every text, every share means more people are reached and more lives are changed.
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PHOENIX FM will once again be devoting a whole day to stories, conversations and interviews on THURSDAY 2ND FEBRUARY.
9am – Rhianna from Brain Works, and Wayne Banks from the Young Peoples Counselling Service will be talking about Mental Health in Young People.
10am – Jay Thornton (Buddy Scheme co-organiser) from SEPT (South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust) with Scott W, Mental Health Campaigner and Service User Buddy will be talking about the Student Nurse Buddy Scheme
11.30am – Chris Hood, Mel Watson and a client from Fitness in Mind in Brentwood – will be talking about Mental Health and Physical Activity.
12pm – Andrew Woodcock and Cara talking about Brentwood Community Print and their Promoting Positive Mental Health at Work event.
1pm – Lorraine from Home Instead and Ted from the Alhezimers Society will be talking about the Dementia Action Alliance.
2pm – Colin Wade will be talking about Brentwood Mind.
3pm – The Homeless in Brentwood Group will be talking about mental health and homelessness.
4pm – Dr Karen McCarty from NHS North East London NHS Foundation Trust and Lois from Futures In Mind will be talking about Mental Health Peer Support.
5pm – Bereavement counsellor Sue Spong and members of the Family Support Services team from Saint Francis Hospice will be talking about supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of patients and families in their journey at end of life.
