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Time to Talk: Break the silence and change a life
Easy ways to take part in Time to Talk Day
Host a “Tea & Talk” Event: Invite friends, family, or colleagues for an open conversation over a cup of tea or coffee.
Share Your Story: Write a blog post or social media post about your experiences with mental health to inspire others and encourage others to speak up.
Check in on Someone: A simple “How are you?” can mean the world to someone struggling.
Create a Safe Space: Encourage open dialogue in your workplace, school, or community.
Start a Journal: Express your emotions and reflect on your thoughts through writing.
Extra ways to get involved
- Share helpful tools from the charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness to spread awareness.
- Time to Talk Day: offers free downloadable materials, including posters, conversation starters, and activity guides. Perfect for schools, workplaces, and communities.
- Support SANDs: Saving babies’ lives and supporting bereaved families.
As we encourage more conversations this Time to Talk Day, I shared my own experience of loneliness during maternity leave. It’s something many new mums go through, yet we don’t talk about it enough.
Read my blog here: Navigating Loneliness During Maternity Leave
"Pull a chair. It's time to share!"
A conversation can change a life. Let’s break the silence around mental health!
Mental health struggles affect 1 in 4 people, yet many find it hard to open up. As many as 1 in 5 women develop a mental illness during pregnancy or in the first year after birth, and suicide is a leading cause of maternal deaths in the UK. Additionally, women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety as men.
Time to Talk Day is a reminder that every conversation matters. Whether over coffee, in the workplace, community or on social media. Let’s make February a month of meaningful conversations and support for mental wellbeing.
*Data from the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
Get Inspired!
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Wintering: The power of rest and retreat in difficult times
By Katherine May
Katherine shares her journey through mental health struggles, illness, and change, using nature’s seasons as a metaphor for life’s challenges. Her book encourages rest, reflection, and open conversations as key to healing.
“A beautiful reminder that slowing down is part of healing.”
Maybe you should talk to someone
By Lori Gottlieb
A deeply personal yet universal look at therapy from both sides of the couch. Lori, a therapist, shares her own journey of seeking help. With warmth and honesty, it explores healing, human connection, and the power of conversation.
“We grow in connection with others, not in isolation.”
MindPanda: Hands-on tools for calm
By MindPanda
MindPanda offers interactive tools designed to help you reduce stress, boost focus, and build healthy mental habits. From aromatherapy stress balls to guided journals and mindfulness card decks, their products make self-care a hands-on, engaging experience.
“A simple way to press pause and reconnect with yourself.”
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