We've been talking about mental health today on ITV's Daybreak, national radio and at 1pm, two of the stars of our TV advert took part in a live web chat.
ITV's Daybreak
Our media volunteer Hattie spoke about her mental health experiences for ITV's Daybreak programme, in particular about how her mum reacted to her mental health problems. Despite finding it hard to understand at first, Hattie says "We have talked about it a lot in the last few years and she's much more open about it now."
Time to Change supporter Derek Martin (who was Charlie Slater in Eastenders) spoke about the support he gives to his son David who has depression. Dr Hilary Jones also talks about the Time to Talk, Time to Change message.
Our survey results released today,reveal that most people in the UK know someone who has experienced a mental health problems, which highlights the fact that most people will have a friend, family member or colleague who might need their support.
BBC radio
We're on many radio stations today - BBC London, BBC Cumbria, Real Radio North East to mention but a few! We'll post up the links when we have them. If you heard our media volunteers and supporters talking about mental health and the Time to Change campaign today, tweet us to let us know! Thanks to all those who have given interviews and shared their stories today.
You can listen to Harriet, who works as part of our Children and Young People's programme, talking about her experiences on BBC London 94.9 FM Listen here (the interview starts at 1:01:00) >>
Listen to Sue Baker, the Director of Time to Change, and TV presenter Amanda Lamb talking about how friends can help on BBC Somerset 95.5 FM Listen here (the interview starts at 1:50:40) >>
Listen to our media volunteer Roisin and Kate Stringer from Time to Change talking about our survey results relating to friendship and mental health on BBC Leicester 104.9 FM Listen here (the interview starts at 1:09:00) >>
Listen to Sue Baker, the Director of Time to Change, talk about the survey results and the new campaign on BBC Radio Tees 95 FM Listen here (the interview starts at 0:51:50) >>
Our radio adverts
Our new radio adverts are being broadcast at the moment - listen out for them! We'll be on Kiss, XFM, Heart, Choice FM to name but a few.
The campaign features inspiring stories from people with mental health problems – and the friends and loved ones who have been there for them when times got tough. We want people to realise that you don’t need to be an expert to be a friend and start a conversation about mental health – the little things can really help.