Podcast #18: Benefits of talking about your mental health

Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. As mental health is a huge part of our lives we want to play our part in breaking the stigma that surrounds it by sharing our own experiences and coping mechanisms.

Also on MindMate…

Starting Conversations. Talking about how you feel isn’t always easy. It can be hard to know what to say first or describe how you feel, but it can be a big help to share your feelings with someone who cares.

Find your MindMates. Can you work out who your MindMates are? Knowing can be really helpful in getting support when you need it most.

Categories: Anxiety, Low mood, Podcasts

Tags: Stigma, talk, therapy, Time to talk

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