Time to Talk
Julia Davies
Talking openly and honestly about mental health can feel like a small action, but it has the power to make a big difference. When we share how we’re feeling—or create space for someone else to talk—we help normalise conversations that many people still find difficult. Openness reduces stigma, builds understanding, and helps people feel comfortable enough to seek support when they need it. Sometimes that very first conversation can be the moment someone realises they’re not alone.
That’s what Time to Talk Day is all about. It’s the nation’s biggest mental health conversation and a reminder that talking about how we feel doesn’t need to be formal, perfect, or serious every second. It can happen over a cup of tea, during a walk, on a lunch break, or in a group chat. What matters most is the connection—not the setting.
On Time to Talk Day, friends, families, communities, and workplaces come together to talk, listen, and strengthen understanding. It’s a day that encourages us to check in on the people around us, but also to check in with ourselves. These conversations can build trust, encourage confidence, and help create environments where people feel supported every day—not just once a year.
Listening plays a huge role too. Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is offer our full attention without trying to fix anything. A calm, open conversation can give someone the space they need to express what’s been on their mind.
If you’re not sure how to start the conversation, that’s completely normal. A simple “How are things going for you lately?” or “I’m here if you’d like to talk” can be enough. Small moments of honesty can lead to big changes.
For more information, ideas, and helpful resources, visit timetotalkday.co.uk.
Let’s use #TimeToTalkDay as a reminder that talking about mental health is something we can all do—and that a single conversation can truly help change a life.
That’s what Time to Talk Day is all about. It’s the nation’s biggest mental health conversation and a reminder that talking about how we feel doesn’t need to be formal, perfect, or serious every second. It can happen over a cup of tea, during a walk, on a lunch break, or in a group chat. What matters most is the connection—not the setting.
On Time to Talk Day, friends, families, communities, and workplaces come together to talk, listen, and strengthen understanding. It’s a day that encourages us to check in on the people around us, but also to check in with ourselves. These conversations can build trust, encourage confidence, and help create environments where people feel supported every day—not just once a year.
Listening plays a huge role too. Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is offer our full attention without trying to fix anything. A calm, open conversation can give someone the space they need to express what’s been on their mind.
If you’re not sure how to start the conversation, that’s completely normal. A simple “How are things going for you lately?” or “I’m here if you’d like to talk” can be enough. Small moments of honesty can lead to big changes.
For more information, ideas, and helpful resources, visit timetotalkday.co.uk.
Let’s use #TimeToTalkDay as a reminder that talking about mental health is something we can all do—and that a single conversation can truly help change a life.