Time to Change is a new campaign that aims to end the taboos of talking about mental health issues and illnesses. There is certainly a fear amongst the general public with regards to discussing mental illnesses. So in an attempt to be more open about mental health Time to Change is going to break down the stigma and take the taboo out of something that affects us all.
To help end the silence around mental health problems, Time to Change is launching a new nation-wide campaign called ‘It’s time to talk, it’s Time to Change’ on Monday 21st March. The campaign addresses the reluctance many of us feel in talking about mental illnesses and encourages conversations about mental health with those around us.
Television presenter Davina McCall, who is backing ‘It’s time to talk, it’s Time to Change’, said: “Talking about mental health could be one of the most important conversations you ever have. With one in four people living with a mental health problem, it’s likely we all know someone experiencing it right now, and we might not even be aware of it. Being open about mental health goes a long way to breaking down the stigma.” Such celebrity backing is indicative of the fact that mental health issues are something we all experience and that we can all address together.
