Our vision is a world where taking care of our minds is natural and normal for everyone. Time to Talk Day connects deeply with this, creating space for people to talk about their mental health and ask for help without fear of stigma. When talking becomes part of everyday life, it can help us understand our minds better and feel more connected to the people around us.
At Mindapples, we encourage and support people to take care of their minds by sharing accessible, evidence-informed ideas and tools, and by working with organisations to make mental health and wellbeing part of everyday life. We focus on practical and preventative approaches that help people to notice their mental wellbeing, to reflect on what might be affecting it and to feel more able and equipped to take of their minds.
Time to Talk Day reminds us that talking matters, and national moments like this play a really important role in helping to reduce stigma, but some people still feel unsure about how to respond when someone opens up to them. Most will want to be supportive but might worry about saying the wrong thing, and while there’s no ‘right’ way to talk about mental health, knowing how to listen and respond with care can make those conversations feel safer and more supportive.
Mindapples Champions Training is designed to help people feel more confident and comfortable having conversations about mental health and wellbeing. Our training guides those in a supportive role to have informed, encouraging conversations, while also recognising the importance of healthy boundaries and knowing when it’s more appropriate to signpost to other sources of support.
If you are interested in building confidence and skills around supporting mental health conversations in your school or university, you can find out more about Mindapples Champion Training here.
Time to Talk Day reminds us of the power of everyday conversations. When we build confidence, care and compassion into how we talk about mental health, we can strengthen the environments around us and help make those conversations a normal part of daily life.