February 2nd - Time to Talk Day!
Today is Time to Talk Day!
This day is about helping to encourage people to speak and listen more about mental health!
At the moment, too many people with mental health problems are made to feel isolated, ashamed and worthless by other peoples reactions. But talking about mental health doesnt need to be difficult. It can be as simple as making time to have a cup of tea or go for a walk, and listening to someone talk about how they feel.
Being open about mental health and ready to listen can make a positive difference to someones life. [Source].
Today on 7 Cups, we hope to encourage talking about mental health, as well as removing misconceptions surrounding it. We also ultimately hope to continue to try and bring awareness, support and a comfortable space for those affected by mental illness!
So please join us in opening up about mental health, confronting the stigma and educating ourselves on it!
Hope you have a wonderful day and are able to share!
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Information on what you can take part in for today is listed below!
Things to do and places to discuss in the adult chatrooms:
Adult member discussions.
Discussion: Mental Health Stigma led by @Ady23 and @DancingAlong
Location: Guided Discussion Room (which opens 5 minutes before it starts)
Time: 10am EST / 3pm GMT (UK) / 8:30pm IST (India) / 1:30am ACDT [3rd] (Australia)
Events Team Activity: Mental Health Quiz led by @PuppyLove13
Location: Events Room
Time: 1:30pm EST / 6:30pm GMT / 12am IST [3rd] / 5am ACDT [3rd]
Support session: Getting to Know You
Location: Depression Support 2
Time: 3pm EST / 8pm GMT / 1:30am IST [3rd] / 6:30am ACDT [3rd]
Events Team Activity: Mental Health Quiz led by @TheThomas
Location: Events Room (which opens 5 minutes before it starts)
Time: 4pm EST / 9pm GMT / 2:30am IST [3rd] / 7:30am ACDT [3rd]
Discussion: Friendships and Mental Health led by @Becca9345
Location: Guided Discussion Room
Time: 4pm EST / 9pm GMT / 2:30am IST [3rd] / 7:30am ACDT [3rd]
Support session: Getting to Know You led by @dancingStrawberry34
Location: Anxiety Support
Time: 10:30pm EST / 3:30am GMT [3rd] / 9am IST [3rd] / 2pm ACDT [3rd]
Events Team Activity: Mental Health Quiz led by @dancingStrawberry34
Location: Events Room
Time: 11:30pm EST / 4:30am GMT [3rd] / 10am IST [3rd] / 3pm ACDT [3rd]
Adult listener discussions.
Discussion: Mental Health Quiz led by @eviesweet and @littlepony
Location: Listener Hangout Room
Time: 10:00am EST / 3pm GMT / 8:30pm IST / 1:30am ACDT [3rd]
Discussion: Mental Health Stigma led by @SunFern and @TheThomas
Location: Listener Hangout Room
Time: 3pm EST / 8pm GMT / 1:30am IST [3rd] / 6:30am ACDT [3rd]
Click here to convert the discussion times to other timezones.
@QuickJazz wohooooo too excited about this! !!
Things to do and places to discuss in the teen chatrooms:
Teen member discussions.
Discussion: Mental Health Stigma led by @PurpleSunshine and @BlissfulSummer
Location: Guided Discussion Room (which opens 5 minutes before it starts)
Time: 8:30am EST / 1:30pm GMT (UK) / 7pm IST (India) / 12am ACDT [3rd] (Australia)
Support session: Love and Mental Health led by @Lucy
Location: Relationship Support
Time: 12pm EST / 5pm GMT / 10:30pm IST / 3:30am ACDT [3rd]
Support session: Getting to Know You led by @HarveyM and @CassieThePeach
Location: Depression Support
Time: 2pm EST / 7pm GMT / 12:30am IST / 5:30am ACDT
Support session: School and Mental Health led by @Emily619
Location: High School Support
Time: 7pm EST / 12am GMT / 5:30am IST / 10:30am ACDT
Support session: Getting to Know You led by @Alex
Location: Anxiety Support
Time: 11pm EST / 4am GMT [3rd] / 9:30am IST [3rd] / 2:30pm ACDT [3rd]
Teen listener discussions.
Discussion: Mental Health Stigma led by @Amberly15 and @Sarra
Location: Teen Listeners room
Time: 3:30pm EST / 8:30pm GMT / 2am IST / 7am ACDT
Click here to convert the discussion times to other timezones.
Things to do and places to go in the forums:
Forum activity: How can YOU stop the stigma?
Information: Share what you think you can do to help stamp out mental health stigmatisation.
Forum activity: I suffer from… but I still…
Information: Share what you are or arent as a person with mental illness.
Forum activity: Has the stigma of mental illness affected your life?
Information: Share your experiences being affected by mental health stigma.
Forum discussion: Love and Mental Health
Information: Share how mental health can affect your relationships.
Forum thread: Time to Talk Day - Lucy's Story
Information: Read how @Lucy's life experiences have taught them the importance of talking about mental health.
Forum thread: 10 Ways to Break Personal Mental Health Stigma
Information: Get inspired to break free of internalised mental health stigma.
Forum thread: How to combat various mental health stigma!
Information: Get ideas for handling mental health stigma in various areas of your life.
Find more great posts via the forum section: Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
Additionally, you can introduce yourself to the...
● ADD / ADHD Support
● Additional Mental Health Support
● Anxiety Support Community
● Bipolar Disorders Community
● Borderline Personality Disorder Support Community
● Depression Support Community
● Eating Disorders Support Community
● OCD / BRFB Community
● Personality Disorder Support
Be sure to check out our sub-communities on 7 Cups if you havent already too!
You can also take part via the feed:
Feed Activity: I suffer from... (insert here), but I still... (complete sentence)
Hashtags: #TimeToTalk #BreaktheStigma
Feed Activity: Share what being able to talk about your mental illness means to you.
Hashtags: #TimeToTalk #BreaktheStigma
@QuickJazz im suffering from stress my hair falls out and of course i have autism as well and i suffer going to sleep and staying asleep at night
@dhabib
It gets better. Hope you'll be ok dear.
@conscientiousPineapple1782 thanks for the kind message
a lot of things including money are bad for me right now
im suffering and falling apart i cant even getmy dads attention that hurts i cant even talk to him
i just wish i can escape and relax on the shore and beach but i cant i get other things to relax me
@dhabib
you are a brave-heart 
you'll overcome all the obstacles in your way 
@SunFern i can overcome it with time
everything hurts thanks i have a brave heart its facing a tetanus shot flu shot and a shot for birth control
facing court on my own
@dhabib
I am really sorry to hear that.
All I can say is that hang in there please. You're an inspiration
@SunFern thank you :) im a very lovable person
i been hurt several times its emotionally physically i had a lot of things going on
my storms my probs will pass
@dhabib It sounds like you have a really heavy load on your plate right now. Stress can have both emotional and physical side effects that can be draining.
@RelationalBalance i do its money thanks for your message i followed you online and also i am hurting to
i was sick last week with a cold and fever for 4 days
and this week with nausea and vomitting and waiting for my medications to be approved they will be
my dad is having a tough time at work and thanks i got loads loads its like organizing my own closet i hate wearing the same clothes everyday
money and fashion money most of all is hard fashion is nice also expensive
i hope to hear back from you soon
@dhabib Being sick on top all the medication changes, that sure sounds like its a battle. I totally understand trying to keep up appearances and having difficultly with money.
@RelationalBalance i do i have trouble sleeping
im glad you respect that im glad we are friends
my storms everything will pass w time
ijust need you to know im good at singing i love magic fairytales
im only on this website for a reason to get help and talk