Time To Talk Day

Time to Talk Day takes place on the first Thursday in February.

It’s a day that brings the nation together to get talking and break the silence around mental health problems.

Why talk? Mental health problems affect one in four of us yet people are still afraid to talk about it. For people with mental health problems not being able to talk about it can be one of the worst parts of the illness. So by getting people talking about mental health we can break down stereotypes, improve relationships, aid recovery and take the stigma out of something that affects us all.

About Time to Talk Day Since Time to Talk Day first launched in 2014, it has sparked millions of conversations in schools, homes, workplaces, in the media and online.

As a result of the day, people have felt able to share their experiences without shame for the first time, and have started supporting those around them. After that first conversation, people feel more comfortable talking about mental health and more likely to talk about it again – that one chat can have a huge impact.