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Poem: How to start a conversation about mental health

To support Time to Talk Day on 3 February 2022, our Creative Writing Group led by Michele has come up with a series of wonderful and heartfelt pieces discussing mental health.

This second piece is a poem called “How to start a mental health conversation” written by Sasha.

 

“It can start with just a cup of tea

A simple smile, so I know you really see me

 

Offering a gentle touch, allowing me to be sad

Being patient and non-judgmental when I’m angry or mad

 

Listening, so I truly can be heard

Speaking with empathy, so I can take in your word

 

Just being here honestly, discovering a kinder way

So I can be there for you too, one day.”

 

Want to celebrate Time to Talk Day with us?

Visit our Time to Talk Day page to hear about our plans for the day or visit our blogs section to read our Time to Talk Day blog and other pieces written by our Creative Writing Group.

 

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Megan

Delivery and Strategy Lead: Co-Production and Community Engagement (Leatherhead)

Portrait of Megan, Co-Production Lead, MFT

Megan joined MFT in January 2025 and looks after the development of our strategic priority for MFT to live and breathe co-production. She also facilitates our Advisory Group, and champions those with lived experience of mental health challenges to improve the way mental health support is developed, reviewed, and delivered.

Megan first learnt about co-production as a Lived Experience Advisor with the Independent Mental Health Network based at Surrey Coalition of Disabled People, contributing her own lived experience to mental health projects in Surrey and North East Hampshire after graduating university.

She has since worked on a range of development projects for Surrey’s mental health and wellbeing support, immersing community engagement and lived experience into research and decision-making. Additionally, she is an alumna for The King’s Fund after completing their Advanced Organisational Development Practitioner programme.

To maintain her wellbeing, Megan is an avid reader, journals, and practices Yoga.