People in England need to overcome the clumsiness and fear associated with talking about mental health issues, it has been claimed. According to anti-stigma campaign Time to Change, mental health affects everyone and should be talked about more candidly in everyday discussion.
The organisation has launched a new crusade, entitled It's Time to Talk, It's Time to Change, which hopes to address this reluctance after a survey found two-thirds of workers are scared to tell colleagues about their mental health problems. In contrast, 88 per cent of respondents said they would feel comfortable telling work mates they had been missing from work due to physical illness. Time to Change Director Sue Baker said: "Talking can strengthen friendships, aid recovery and break down stereotypes. It's often a few small words that can make a big difference and get the conversation started. You don't have to be a specialist - just a friend."
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