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Time to Talk Day - 06/02/25

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Get comfortable and start talking about mental health

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What is Time to Talk Day?

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. The next Time to Talk Day will be 5 February 2026.

Time to Talk Day 2025 took place 6 February 2025 and was run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, in partnership with Co-op and delivered by See Me with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health), Inspire and Time to Change Wales.

We want everyone to feel comfortable talking about mental health. Explore this site for ideas on how to take part in Time to Talk Day, from organising an event in your local library or hosting a lunch and learn session, to simply sharing information on social media or texting a friend.

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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Just being there for someone can make a big difference.

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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, run a lunch and learn in the office. It can be as simple as texting a friend. However you do it, make space for a conversation on Time to Talk Day.

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 2025 can be as simple as posting on social media. Not sure what to write? Use these ideas to get started.

#TimeToTalk Day is on 6 Feb! How will you have a conversation about mental health?

Even a little gesture can make a big difference. Offering someone a cup of tea and a chat can turn a bad day into a better one. Check in on a mate this #TimeToTalk Day, 6 Feb.

This #TimeToTalk Day, I’m talking about mental health because [insert reason that you’re getting involved].

You don’t need to have all the answers to be a good listener. Sometimes a friendly ear and space to share is all someone needs. Let someone know they’re being heard this #TimeToTalk Day.

It’s #TimeToTalk Day on Thursday 6 February 2025: a chance for all us to be more open about mental health – to talk, to listen, to change lives.

A sticky note on someone’s desk, an evening video call, or side-by-side over a sandwich. However you do it, start a 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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