Time to Talk is a day organised by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness and runs nationwide. The purpose of the day is to create supportive commmunities by having open conversations with family, friends, or colleagues about mental health.
It is important to regonise we all have mental health and need to look after it the same we do our physical health. By talking baout it, we can support outselves and others.
Check out the Official Time to Talk page here.
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On the 1st of Febuary the Student's Union hosted a Time to Talk Day breakfast for its staff.
Check out our TickTok video about the morning here.
Why did we do time to talk breakfast for staff?
It is equally as important for us to provide safe spaces for staff to vent if they need to, having the Time to Talk breakfast for staff meant we could take a step back from work and get to know those people, which help us to destress and check-in. So often we are told to not bottle things up, that we’ll feel better if we talk about it and Time to Talk day gave us an excellent excuse to get together, have a cuppa’ and focus on anything but work.
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Why is supporting our staff team important? - Quote from your Wellbeing Officer Helen
We promise as Undeb Aberystwyth to support our students to be happy and healthy, but it is imperative to extend this commitment to our dedicated staff team. Just as we prioritise student wellbeing, we recognise the significance of ensuring our staff members feel valued and supported within their professional domain. Just as we do as students, no task, assignment, job is worth putting our mental health at risk. This environment serves as a vital lifeline, ensuring our members never feel isolated or overwhelmed by their workload. Whether it's seeking assistance or simply venting frustrations, our culture encourages open dialogue and understanding.
By nurturing such a workplace culture, we not only empower our team members but also enable them to serve our communities' best interests effectively. Behind every job title and email signature is a human being—a person balancing professional responsibilities with the complexities of life.