Time to Change is "England's biggest ever attempt to end stigma and discrimination towards people with mental health problems". Mumsnet has been asked by Time to Change to find out how you feel about starting a conversation on mental health. The thread is open to everyone, regardless of their experiences with mental health.
Time to Change has released results to a new survey of adults which found that people often talk to their GP (26%) or partner (37%) first before going directly to a close family member, such as a parent or sibling.
They'd like to know what you think and about any experiences you may be able to share. Talking about mental health would include concerns you have about yourself and also about concerns you may have about family and friends.
We have some questions to get you thinking but they would welcome all comments and thoughts.
~ Why do you think it's still so hard for some people to talk openly to families about mental health? Should it be talked about more openly when there is an issue?
~ In your opinion are families the biggest stigmatisers?
~ Who would you speak to first if you were worried about your own mental health?
~ Would you find this difficult? Why?
~ Who would you speak to if you were concerned about the mental health of someone in your family or a friend? Would you find this difficult? Why?
And if you can please do tell us your own experiences of this if you have any.
Thanks
MNHQ
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