Today is Time to Talk Day 2024. Led by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, the day aims to help create supportive communities by encouraging conversations about mental health.
Councillor Bruno De Oliveira, chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board and Doctor in Community Psychology, said: “Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for friends, families, colleagues, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk.
“Talking about mental health isn’t always easy but a conversation has the power to change lives. It reduces stigma, creates communities where we can talk openly about mental health and encourages us to feel empowered to seek help when we need it.
“Mental health problems can affect any one of us at any time. We want everyone to feel comfortable talking about mental health, and there are lots of different ways that you can take part, from sharing on social media using #TimeToTalk and having conversations with your friends and family.”
There are lots of resources which you can explore with family, friends, colleagues, communities, and workplaces available from the Time To Talk Day website.
If you are struggling with your mental health, it’s important to reach out for help, such as: