Thursday, February 3, 2022
Time To Talk Day brings the nation together to start talking and breaking the silence around mental health issues and problems.
Espresso Talk Today is committed to protecting and improving the mental health of Black Americans. Taking time to talk and listen to friends and family about mental health can save a life.
Sixteen percent (4.8 million) of Black and African American people reported having a mental illness, and 22.4 percent of those (1.1 million people) reported a serious mental illness over the past year. Serious mental illness (SMI) rose among all ages of Black and African American people between 2008 and 2018. Yet stigma, cultural biases, and financial access remain obstacles to Black Americans getting the mental health assistance needed.
Too often, people who experience a mental health problem are also expected to take the lead on talking about mental health in the wider sense. Time To Talk Day encourages everyone to talk about mental health.
Since Time to Talk Day first launched in 2014, it has sparked millions of conversations in schools, homes, workplaces, in the media and online. Let’s talk about it.
Families, friends, and communities need to work together to support those with mental health difficulties so they can get the care needed and live their best and fulfilled lives. Talking is a great way to start. Take time today to ask, listen, and connect with someone in your life. It’s time to talk about mental health matters.
https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/time-to-talk-day-2022/