You might think you don’t know anyone with a mental illness. In fact, once you start talking, you might find out that more people than you think have experience of the issues.

1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any one year. Statistically that means you are likely to know someone who has been affected.

Often the fact that it’s difficult to talk about mental health problems can be one of the hardest parts of having a mental illness. It can lead to the loss of friendships, feeling isolated, not seeking help and slower recovery.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Talking about mental health can strengthen friendships, aid recovery, break down stereotypes and take the taboo out of something that affects us all.

Time to Change have listed some ways and ideas of how to get talking to see more click here.