When And How To Talk To A New Partner About Your Mental Health

The importance of mental health has been the subject of a huge amount of attention over the past decade—and with good reason. It’s a personal and sometimes sensitive topic but it plays a massive role in the way that we interact with other people and feel on a day-to-day basis.

When you’re in the process of entering a new romantic relationship, deciding on the when, how, where, and what of sharing details about your mental health can feel daunting, especially if you have a condition that might not be obvious to some people.

Opening up conversations can be the first step to free and honest communication, and can signal to your new partner that you might need support in some areas of your relationship. Throughout this process, though, remember to seek professional help if you need it: a mental health expert can provide personalised recommendations on how to approach this topic.

If you’ve already taken that step, or you feel you’ve got it under control, read along as we discuss how to navigate talking about mental health.

 

 

Why Talk About Mental Health?

 

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