Our dedicated equality and diversity team, our H&R Hub - and your colleagues - are all available to lend their support to you, confidentially and respectfully. Congratulations on the fantastic success of ‘It’s OK to Talk’. With your visits across the country, and viral online videos, you are helping millions of people to talk about mental wellbeing. Try: “You’ve put a lot of effort into this. It’s taking a long time, true, but you can definitely get it done. Just keep going a little longer.” Question yourself

In particular, it was about changing the attitudes of the (male) bill-paying gatekeeper. Women were BT’s heavy users and naturally more disposed to reciprocate confidences with friends and families.

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But over time it started to not only make sense, but also grow as a thought of such immense power that it would become the focal point for all of BT’s consumer advertising. We think it’s extra important to remember you’re always allowed to talk about what you’re feeling – even at work. It’s ok to not be ok If you’re affected by any of the issues raised in this post, please know that you are not alone – it’s ok to ask for help.

The basis of reciprocating confidences was that the exchange of ‘confidences’ between human beings leads to better communications and, in turn, deeper relationships. Taking regular breaks is really important for wellbeing. If you’re having a difficult moment, taking a step away from your current environment can help you to find some calm and perspective. And you might find things like breathing exercises, meditation or mindfulness can help your mental health and build resilience. Done is better than perfect

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There’s one big thing to keep in mind, though. Research from 2014 suggests this type of self-motivation works best when you talk to yourself in the second or third person. Like all tools, though, you’ll want to use it correctly. These tips can help you maximize the benefits of self-directed speech. Positive words only This is most significant health issue we face and not taking action can lead you down a very dark path, with devastating results.

Globally, 510,000 men die from suicide each year–that’s one every minute. And yet, it’s hidden in the shadows and shrouded in stigma. With scientific Stephen Hawking previously on air in a big corporate commercial, and bruiser Hoskins now telling the world that ‘It’s Good to Talk,’ we had people either unable to, or not known for their ability to communicate, celebrating the virtues of communication. It all had a wonderful circular inner logic. This poster isn't exhaustive. It doesn’t say everything that needs to be said. It's not an induction either, but perhaps it might become part of one. (We're working on a new induction process, something we've needed to do for ages. More on that another time.)

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If you’re grappling with difficult emotions, talking through them can help you explore them more carefully. These words of encouragement usually have more weight when you say them aloud rather than simply think them. Hearing something often helps reinforce it, after all.

Society’s attitudes and expectations of how men should be are part of the problem. We need to challenge these attitudes and behaviours and make it okay for men to talk and get help when they need it. The uncomfortable truth is that traditional notions of what it is to be a man today are killing men. Women are more likely to talk about what’s going on and seek help for mental health problems, whereas we men are great at bottling things up and toughing it out – even if we’re in a pretty bad place. We can’t afford to stay silent. We need to talk about the tough stuff and we need to act.

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From hugs to a simple ‘hello’, I was inspired to learn of how you are connecting with people in their moment of need.” Keep your journal with you and pull it out when you have thoughts you need to explore. Ask other people questions instead You don't need any special training to show someone you care about them. Here are some things you can do to offer emotional support: