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End Stigma Surrey: Encouraging Mental Health Conversations Across Communities.

Time to Talk Day, happening on Thursday, 6 February 2025, is a nationwide event that highlights the importance of speaking openly about mental health. End Stigma Surrey, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental health, is urging businesses, colleges, and communities across all walks of life to participate. By coming together to talk, whether through a heartfelt conversation or a small gesture, this day is an opportunity to make meaningful connections and improve mental well-being.

Mental health conversations are powerful, but they don’t have to be grand gestures. Small, thoughtful actions—like leaving a kind post-it note, pausing to listen to a colleague, or asking someone how they’re truly feeling—can have a lasting impact. Time to Talk Day reminds everyone that even the smallest effort to check in with others can help reduce feelings of isolation and build stronger relationships.

Recent data shows that many people, especially younger adults, feel pressured to put on a brave face rather than share their true feelings. Avoiding these conversations can negatively impact mental well-being. End Stigma Surrey encourages everyone to break this cycle by embracing honesty and openness.

There are countless ways to participate in Time to Talk Day. While some may host events in workplaces, schools, or community spaces, others might prefer one-on-one moments. The key is to create a safe environment where people feel comfortable sharing. To help, End Stigma Surrey directs participants to resources like conversation starters, posters, and social media materials, available at www.timetotalkday.co.uk.

Simple questions can open the door to meaningful exchanges. Consider asking, “How are you really feeling today?” or “What made you feel happy recently?” These questions show care and understanding, reminding others that they are not alone.

In Robert Frost’s poem, A Time to Talk, the poet pauses his work to prioritise having a conversation with a friend who is passing by, illustrating the importance of pausing to connect with other people. This sentiment aligns perfectly with the spirit of Time to Talk Day: the belief that every conversation, no matter how small, matters.

End Stigma Surrey hopes this day inspires ongoing conversations about mental health, creating a culture of support and understanding throughout the year. For those looking for more information or resources, visit www.timetotalkday.co.uk, try some social support sessions/activities in Surrey or reach out to local mental wellbeing services

If you’re interested in End Stigma Surrey hosting an event or supporting your comms please get in touch info@endstigmasurrey.org.uk and we’ll be more than happy to help.  Let’s make Time to Talk Day 2025 a moment of connection, kindness, and change.