A conversation around mental health on Time to Talk day 2021
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 4th February 2021
Find out how a small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference, and start that conversation.
On 4 February 2021 is the fourth Time to Talk day in Scotland and the theme for this year is The Power Of Small. A small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference and it’s something we can all do.
We had a conversation with Tom Scott, Health and Social Care Improvement Advisor at See Me, and Chik Duncan, a lived experience volunteer with See Me, around what Time to Talk day is and the benefit of starting small conversations with the people around you. Listen to this conversation on mental health on YouTube (this link will take you away from our website).
It has never been more important for us all to talk about mental health and challenge stigma. See Me is encouraging everyone to have more conversations, to help break down barriers surrounding myths, and to help end the isolation, shame, and worthlessness that too many of us with mental health problems are made to feel.
End of page.
You may also like:
Children in Scotland launch their new report reflecting on the impact of GIRFEC over the past 20 years.
Continue readingThis month's Digital Citizen Panel Spotlight is Heriott-Watt University's Citizen Advisory Network.
Continue readingShare your views on the proposed HCPC fee rise before 17 July to help shape the final decision
Continue readingScottish Children's Health Awards 2026 now open for nominations until 30 June.
Continue reading#TryAToolTuesday raises awareness of free and trusted apps and resources that help people improve and manage their health and wellbeing.
Continue readingImproved voting accessibility for people with Visual Impairment
Continue readingReport calls on the UK Government to ensure Access to Work is fully accessible .
Continue readingHelp shape the new guidelines
Continue readingHelp future technology become more accessible
Continue readingAn update on our ongoing engagement with BT
Continue readingFindings show a need for quicker diagnosis and improved referrals to self management support.
Continue readingThis new resource from the Social Care Institute for Excellence brings together research, data, and practice evidence.
Continue readingThe Patient Information Forum has released a report that shares the findings of it's latest survey on health literacy and digital inclusion.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has co-signed Samaritans Scotland's call for change.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has produced a report for the Scottish Parliament's Cross-party Group on Deafness.
Continue readingJoin Tommy Whitelaw for a workshop reflecting on his experience for caring for his mum and the importance of asking 'What matters to you?'.
Continue readingIndependent Review of Scotland's Legislative Framework for Children's Care Survey now open
Continue readingRead the Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm programme's event report which explores what makes lived experience platforms successful.
Continue readingAn online library of stories exploring the question, ‘What matters to you?’
Continue readingProfessionals and members of the public are being asked to take part.
Continue readingDigital Team are launching an Online Digital Learning Series, first event is on Tuesday 12th May 10.30-12noon.
Continue readingTake part in participant-led rail journey research
Continue readingThe committee wants greater involvement from lived experience to strengthen their work.
Continue readingLived experience and peer support driving mental health transformation in Scotland.
Continue readingThe new platform ‘MyCare.scot’ is being led by the Scottish Government and Public Services Delivery Scotland.
Continue reading