Time to Talk Day

Time to Talk Day on 5th February is the time for the nation’s biggest conversation on mental health.

It’s a day for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives.

Getting started

Reaching out to someone could help them know that they are valued and someone cares. If you’ve noticed someone has gone quiet in the group chat or you haven’t heard from them in a while, reach out and check in. A simple message can mean a lot to someone who is going through a difficult time.

Taking that first step and asking someone how they are can give them the opportunity to open up about how they’re feeling. Don’t forget to put aside some time to catch up with them properly, maybe over a cuppa.

How to get chatting in your workplace

There are plenty of appropriate ways to get the conversation about mental health going, whether in the office or remotely.

Lunch and learn

Run a lunch and learn session in person, or virtually, to teach your colleagues more about mental health and how to support each other. If anyone within the organisation is happy to talk about their own experiences, this can be a great way to bring the issue to life.

Quizzes

Talking about mental health doesn’t need to be boring. You can organise a quiz with mental health questions weaved in to start conversations in a fun and innovative way.

Walk and talk

Side by side conversations can make talking about mental health feel less awkward. Organise a walk and talk event for your team/colleagues to get out and about on Time to Talk Day.

Digital assets

Use our email signatures and video call backgrounds to help spread the word about Time to Talk Day and encourage conversations within your organisation and externally. These would work well in newsletters, email comms and intranet posts.

Spread the message

As an employer, you can create an open environment for your staff and colleagues. But you can also spread the message to your external audiences. Get your customers talking about mental health online by sharing some of our social media posts. Remember to use #TimeToTalk

Visit the Time to Talk Day website for more info and ideas.