Time to talk is a national campaign set up to end the stigma of mental health. Mental health problems affect one in four people, yet people are reluctant to talk about it. For people with mental health problems not being able to talk about their dilemma can be one of the worst parts of the illness. Families can be afraid to admit that they have a loved one who is suffering from a mental health problem, employers are reluctant to “take a risk” on someone with a mental health diagnosis and sufferers themselves are embarrassed to discuss their illness, even amongst friends. Time to Talk campaign is part of the programme’s strategy to improve public attitudes to those with mental health problems and to empower sufferers to feel confident talking
