Many people with mental health problems feel isolated and unable to talk about how they are feeling.
But talking about mental health doesn’t need to be difficult. It can be as simple as making time to have a cup of tea or go for a walk, and listening to someone talk about how they feel.
This is what Time to Talk Day is all about – giving us all the chance to talk and listen about mental health.
Since Time to Talk Day first launched in 2014, it has sparked millions of conversations in schools, homes, workplaces, in the media and online.
On Time to Talk Day 2017 we got the nation talking round the clock and logging their conversations, no matter where and when they took place. To date, almost 26,000 converstaions have been logged on the interactive live counter.
Being open about mental health and ready to listen can really make a positive difference to someone’s life.
Hundreds of organisations have already joined our movement towards ending mental heath discrimation in the workplace. There are lots of ways you can get involved:
Sign the Time to Change Employer Pledge - Demonstrate your commitment to changing how we think and act about mental health in the workplace and make sure staff feel supported.
Become a Time to Change Champion - Help to make mental health a normal topic of conversation, dispelling myths and making it easier for people to seek support.
Get your colleagues thinking and talking about mental health - Time to Change have a range of suggested activities to get you started, whether you've got a minute, an hour or longer.
Access our support and information for employees and employers.
