Why is Time to Talk Day important?
- One in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year.
- We want everyone to feel comfortable talking about mental health – whenever they like.
- Talking about mental health reduces helping to create supportive communities where we can talk openly about mental health and feel empowered to seek help when we need it.
- Opening up the conversation about mental health problems is important – by talking about it, we can support ourselves and others.
Can a conversation about mental health really make a difference?
We know that talking about mental health can feel difficult or even scary. Many people with lived experiences of mental health problems have shared that small conversations make a big difference in opening up and seeking necessary support. However, many of us with mental health problems still feel uncomfortable reaching out.
We can encourage more openness around mental health by:
- showing a conversation surrounding the matter doesn’t have to be daunting; and
- supporting friends, family or colleagues if they are experiencing a mental health problem.
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