10 mental wellbeing conversation starters

Ways to start talking about mental wellbeing at work and home.

Talking about mental wellbeing is good for us (click here for the science). It can help us process our thoughts and feelings and feel validated and supported. It's also a great way to reduce stigma and raise awareness about the importance of taking care of our mental wellbeing.

Here are some conversation starters to help you shift the conversation toward mental wellbeing.

Conversation starters if you think someone else needs to talk

• How are things in your world?

• What’s life been like for you lately?

• It has been a while since I've caught up with you, and I wanted to check in on how you're doing

• How do you feel about the day/week/month ahead?

• How’s life? How’s the family?

Conversation starters if you need to talk

• Do you have some time to talk? I'm struggling with _____ and would appreciate a listening ear.

• I want to talk to you about something personal. When would be a good time?

• Is now a good time to chat?

• I haven't been feeling like myself lately. I'd love to chat. Can we catch up?

• I'm feeling _____ at the moment. Do you have the capacity to listen?