Each February, Time to Talk Day reminds us of one powerful truth: talking about mental health saves lives. And yet, many employees still feel they can’t open up at work — especially when it matters most.
This year, Time to Talk Day falls on 6 February 2026. It’s the UK’s biggest mental health conversation — and an ideal opportunity for organisations to move beyond slogans and actually create safe, supportive spaces to talk.
If you’re looking to make a lasting impact this Time to Talk Day, our most popular session — Time to Talk: Cultivating Conversations Around Mental Health — offers the tools, tone and techniques to start culture-shifting conversations at work.
💬 Why Time to Talk Day Matters in the Workplace
- 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health issue each year (Mind UK)
- Only 13% of managers have received mental health training (CIPD)
- 89% of employees say workplace mental health support affects their decision to stay at a company
Despite progress in workplace wellbeing, stigma around mental health still exists — especially in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Time to Talk Day is a powerful moment to stop, reflect, and ask: Are we really listening to each other?
🌟 Your Signature Session for Time to Talk Day
🗣️ Time to Talk: Cultivating Conversations Around Mental Health
This 60-minute session is designed to mark Time to Talk Day with intention, compassion and impact. It explores:
- Why conversations matter – and the science behind why talking helps
- What gets in the way – including stigma, assumptions and fear
- How to listen – simple tools for active, empathetic listening
- What to say – language and questions that invite honesty
- What next – how to signpost support and continue the conversation
Delivered by a mental health expert, this session is packed with real-life examples, relatable stories and practical takeaways your team can apply straight away.
It’s ideal for employees at all levels and works well as a standalone session or part of a wider mental health initiative.
See our Time to Talk Workshop.
💡 Other Ways to Mark Time to Talk Day
Looking to build a full-day or week of events around 6 February? Here are other impactful ways to support your team:
✅ 1. Run a Wellbeing Drop-In Clinic
Offer confidential 1:1 check-ins with one of our mental health coaches. A great way for quieter team members to be heard.
✅ 2. Train Your Managers
Equip your people leaders with the tools to recognise distress and hold supportive conversations. Try our Mental Health for Managers session.
✅ 3. Introduce the Listening Wheel
Based on our Listening Wheel framework, this activity is a powerful team exercise to explore the difference between hearing and truly listening.
✅ 4. Set Up a ‘Tea & Talk’ Corner
Encourage casual connection. Set up a breakout space with prompts like: “What helps you feel heard at work?” or “What’s one thing that improves your mental wellbeing?”
📍 Who Is This Workshop For?
Our Time to Talk session is ideal for:
- Teams of any size, in-person or remote
- Organisations starting or deepening their mental health strategy
- HR and People teams looking for a meaningful Time to Talk Day activity
- Workplaces keen to reduce stigma and build psychological safety
Available as a live webinar, on-site delivery or pre-recorded session, we make it easy to tailor the session to your team’s needs.
📈 Beyond One Day: Keep the Conversation Going
While Time to Talk Day is a great catalyst, culture change happens over time. That’s why we recommend integrating this session into a broader wellbeing programme, which could include:
- Mental Health Awareness
- Psychological Safety at Work
- Burnout Prevention & Recovery
- Mental Health for Managers
📩 Book Your Time to Talk Day Session Today
Make 6 February 2026 a meaningful moment for your organisation. Let’s help your teams open up, support one another — and feel safe to talk.
📧 Contact us or email info@stretchingthecity.com to check availability or book your workshop now.
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