Britain Get Talking

Connecting with others is one of the key ways that we can protect our mental wellbeing. Whether it’s reaching out to someone for a chat or opening up about something that’s worrying you, take the time to get talking!

Tune in

Starting at 12.30pm, Thursday 5th December, on STV and STV Player, Loose Women are hosting the show’s first ever 25-hour Talkathon in aid of Britain Get Talking. Using the power of positive conversation, they’re raising awareness and funds for Mind, Young Mind and Scottish Action for Mental Health’s helplines and services.

To give £30, £20 or £10

Text THIRTY, TWENTY or TEN to 70870

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Find out more

Previous campaigns

Take a Mate on a Date

To mark World Friendship Day 2024, we encouraged the nation to celebrate their friendships as much as they do romance.

A young girl dressed in school uniform is sitting at a desk in the classroom surrounded by other pupils. She has two ribbons in her hair. She is looking away from the work on her desk towards the camera.

Hardest Subject

For World Mental Health Day 2023, we set the nation a homework task like no other - to share what's on their minds.

A teacher is putting up a poster on a school door.

#NoSilencePlease

In Spring 2023, we encouraged the nation to be anything but silent when it came to discussing exam stress.

A young girl in a school uniform is sitting on a sofa next to her dad, who is holding a cup of tea. They are both looking down rather than communicating with one another.

Breakthrough

In 2022, we encouraged the nation to take the time and persevere with difficult conversations to help reduce stress and anxiety.

“Even if it sometimes feels tricky, spending time with other people and sharing how we feel can help us to feel close and supported.”

Dr Lucy Maddox, Consultant clinical psychologist

Tips on having meaningful connections

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Ways to connect with new or existing friends

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“At SAMH, we know that talking can be the first step to improved mental wellbeing. That is why we are proud to support Britain Get Talking, which is encouraging people across Scotland and the UK to open up about mental health. ”

Billy Watson, Chief Executive of SAMH

“At YoungMinds, we’re proud to have been part of a campaign that has kept evolving and innovating to keep that crucial message, that talking is good for our mental health, at the forefront of the nation’s minds.”

Tom Madders, Campaign Director at YoungMinds

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