AROUND YOUR MIND EVENT | MAY 2021

PART OF MENTAL FITNESS MONTH

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FAQ

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is 'mental fitness'?

Mental fitness is the quality of being well equipped to handle one's mental health. At Project:Talk we believe that talking about mental health is an important component of mental fitness. We also believe that an individual's relationship with their community and the community's relationship with the individual is key to peak mental fitness.



Where does PROJECT:TALK operate?

Project:Talk is a community interest company that has its base in Bristol. We are currently operating at the University of Bristol, with ambitious plans to set up Project:Talk societies in universities accross the UK. Find out more about how you can get involved with Walk To: Talk and Tools To: Talk.



 
 
 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is TOOLS TO:TALK?

TOOLS TO: TALK provides a range of mental health training sessions designed designed to give participantsthe tools and confidence to have a life changing, and possibly lifesaving, conversation. They’re designed by those they’re designed to teach, with input and advice from mental health experts, those with livedexperience and other amazing people.



Who can sign up?

We welcome anyone to sign up for one of our courses. Our current packages are aimed at young people and university students, we are in the midst of developing courses for the wider community. Whether you are a university student, or just someone who is keen to know more, please get in touch. If you are keen to set up a PROJECT:TALK society in your university, please refer to OUR NETWORK page



What courses do you provide?

We have courses for medical students, university students, as well as community groups. We are also currently developing courses for businesses.



Where do courses take place?

Due to the uncertainty of Covid-19 measures, we have plans to conduct our sessions both online and in person, depending on the arranged time. Our courses are best held face-to-face, with an open group setting for discussion.



How have the resources been developed?

Our content has been created using a mix of personal and shared experiences from the team, as well as valuable input from Psychiatrists, Mental Health professionals, and Off the Record, a mental health charity in the UK. We emphasize that there is no 'one size fits all' method, and encourage an individualized and personal approach.



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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is TOOLS TO:TALK?

TOOLS TO: TALK provides a range of mental health training sessions designed designed to give participantsthe tools and confidence to have a life changing, and possibly lifesaving, conversation. They’re designed by those they’re designed to teach, with input and advice from mental health experts, those with livedexperience and other amazing people.



Who can sign up?

We welcome anyone to sign up for one of our courses. Our current packages are aimed at young people and university students, we are in the midst of developing courses for the wider community. Whether you are a university student, or just someone who is keen to know more, please get in touch. If you are keen to set up a PROJECT:TALK society in your university, please refer to OUR NETWORK page



What courses do you provide?

We have courses for medical students, university students, as well as community groups. We are also currently developing courses for businesses.



Where do courses take place?

Due to the uncertainty of Covid-19 measures, we have plans to conduct our sessions both online and in person, depending on the arranged time. Our courses are best held face-to-face, with an open group setting for discussion.



How have the resources been developed?

Our content has been created using a mix of personal and shared experiences from the team, as well as valuable input from Psychiatrists, Mental Health professionals, and Off the Record, a mental health charity in the UK. We emphasize that there is no 'one size fits all' method, and encourage an individualized and personal approach.



 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I submit a blog?

If you are interested in submitting a blog, please email blog@projecttalk.org.uk so we can help you get started.



How long do the blog posts have to be?

They can be as long or short as you like, whatever you feel is effective for getting your story out there!



Where is the blog posted?

Your blog post will be featured on our TIME TO:TALK Blog, this could also be shared on PROJECT:TALK social media as well as your own.



What content should be included in the post?

This is a platform for anyone and everyone to share their stories. However, whilst we fully support our guests and blog writers, views expressed in these many not necessarily represent those of PROJECT:TALK CIC, and we ask that content remains respectful towards all communities, and that authors refrain from insensitive or political language. In publishing your post you accept full responsibility for its content, and PROJECT:TALK CIC maintains the right to edit, remove content and/or blog posts at any time. It should not be used in place of medical advice.