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What is Time to Talk Day?

The next Time to Talk Day will take place 6 February 2025, but you can still find out about the campaign here.

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year, it’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives.

It’s run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness and is being delivered in partnership with Co-op for the third year running. Across the UK, it’s delivered by See Me in Scotland, Inspire in Northern Ireland and Time to Change Wales. 

The more conversations we have, the better life is for everyone. Talking about mental health isn’t always easy and sometimes it’s even harder to say how you really feel. But a conversation has the power to change lives. 

Time to Talk Day is the perfect opportunity to start a conversation about mental health.

Find out more

If you want to get involved in Scotland, Wales or N. Ireland, visit:
See Me – Scotland | Inspire – Northern Ireland | Time to Change Wales

Download resources

Recommended for everyone including workplaces, schools, youth and community groups and individuals.

Here you can download a host of materials to help start mental health conversations in your community. You’ll find posters, social media images, conversation starters, bunting and much more.

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How to take part

You could host a tea and talk event in your community centre, put some posters up on a community notice board or run a lunch and learn in the office. It can even be as simple as texting a friend. However you do it, start a conversation about mental health

Community

From community walks to tea and talk events, use these ideas to help you organise activities in your community.

Sports Clubs

Get your athletes, coaches, fans and local community talking by checking out our handy suggestions.

Employers

Make Time to Talk Day a key fixture in your organisation’s calendar by looking through our suggestions.

Young People

Check out our suggestions to help spark conversations in schools, colleges, universities, and youth groups.

Share your story

Find out how you can share your story in your local community.

Time to Talk Day on Social Media

Taking part in Time to Talk Day 2024 can be as simple as posting on social media.

Not sure what to write? Use these ideas to get started.

#TimeToTalk Day is on 1 Feb! How will you have your conversation about mental health?
This #TimeToTalk Day I’m talking about mental health because [insert reason that you’re getting involved].
#TimetoTalk Day is the perfect opportunity to have a conversation about mental health.
Half of every conversation is listening: let someone know they’re being heard this #TimetoTalk Day.
It’s Time to Talk Day on Thursday 1 February 2024: a chance for all of us to be more open about mental health and share how we really feel. #TimetoTalk
A sticky note on someone’s desk, an evening video call, or side-by-side over a sandwich: however you do it, start your conversation this #TimetoTalk Day.
Talking about mental health doesn’t need to be awkward. This #TimetoTalk Day I will be [share your activity plans]
Download these images to go with your posts.

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