💚Mental Health Instructor. Founder Rejuvenate Mental Health®. MHFA England Accredited Instructor Member and Approved Nuco Trainer/Assessor. Workplace training, online, face-to-face, and in-company.
As it is OCD awareness week, 13th - 19th October, this is an important share. In my training delivery I talk about the impact of using appropriate language regarding mental health, and common misconceptions around it, and these 6 about OCD covers some of that perfectly, courtesy of MHFA England. Being mindful of what we say and how we say it makes a huge difference in the conversations we have with those who need support, help reduce stigma, and alleviate embarrassment and shame that some will have felt from either not being heard at all, or being led to believe that being open and honest about their wellbeing is something that should be hush, hush, rather than out in the open where help and signposting can be implemented. Being mindful of the words and phrases we all use both in the work environment, posting on socials, or amongst your family and friends can literally be the difference as to whether someone shares with you what is happening to them and how they feel, or not. It takes a lot of courage to talk, and we can all make changes to how and what we say to encourage more open conversation and get rid of the stigma and shame that some feel... nothing gets solved in silence, so let's open up the conversation and encourage more people to talk by actively showing you're a safe person to open up to, and they are in a safe, non-judgemental space.
