Today is World Mental Health Day and research by Time to Change shows that mental health stigma continues to have devastating effects on millions of lives in England. It prevents people from accessing support, finding employment and having open conversations with their friends, family and colleagues. Ultimately, it can exacerbate mental health problems and has the potential to be life-threatening. Encouraging people to open up about their mental health – to talk and to listen – is the first important step. To find out more and get support, visit: https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/. Please don’t suffer in silence.