Time to Talk Day

This year, February 5^th marks Time to Talk Day, a day dedicated to breaking the silence around mental health.

Stress, Anxiety & Low Mood; How Common Are They?

The pressures of work, finances, relationships, health concerns, social media, global news, and the feeling that we should always be “on” can all impact our mental health. Mental health struggles are far more common than we sometimes realise.

• In England, about 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem each year.
• Furthermore, 1 in 5 adults report a common mental health problem in any given week, such as anxiety or depression. ^[1]

These numbers show that you are not alone. Stress, anxiety, depression and low mood are often a part of being human, and talking about it is important.

Why Talking About Mental Wellbeing Matters

Time to Talk Day exists for an important reason: talking helps. Talking to someone about how you feel can:

• Reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness
• Help us process our thoughts and emotions
• Encourage others to share their experiences
• Break down stigma surrounding mental health

Other Ways You Can Support Your Mental Wellbeing

Often a combination of supports is the best way to care for your mental wellbeing. Some of the most common practices are:

• Talking to friends, family, or professionals
• Exercise and movement
• Mindfulness or meditation
• Improved sleep routines
• Balanced nutrition
• Limiting caffeine and alcohol
• Spending time outdoors
• Journaling or creative outlets

Increasingly, people are incorporating CBD alongside established wellness food supplements such as vitamins, minerals, and botanicals as part of a balanced wellness routine, including support for everyday mental wellbeing.

How CBD May Support Your Wellbeing

Our bodies have an endocannabinoid system (ECS), which helps regulate sleep, mood, memory, appetite, and stress responses. CBD interacts indirectly with this system, helping the body maintain balance. ^[2]

More and more people are including CBD as part of their wellbeing routine to support balance. According to a nationally representative survey published by the UK Food Standards Agency (2025) ^[3] :

• 46% of users say they take CBD to support general wellbeing
• 40% report using it for mental health-related reasons
• 34% for pain relief
• 26% for managing physical symptoms

Lets Keep Talking

Time to Talk Day is just one day, but the conversation shouldn’t stop there. Talking about stress, anxiety, and mental wellbeing helps remove stigma and reminds us that we’re not alone.

Whether it’s through lifestyle changes, emotional support, or wellness tools such as CBD; what matters most is finding what helps you. And if today feels hard, that’s okay. Talking is a powerful first step.

[1] Mind. (2025, September). Mental health facts and statistics. Mind. Key facts and statistics about mental health | Mind

[2] Raypole, C. (2025, April 28). Endocannabinoid system: A simple guide to how it works. Healthline. Endocannabinoid System: A Simple Guide to How It Works

[3] Ipsos UK & Food Standards Agency. (2025, December 1). Use of CBD products (FSA Research and Evidence). Food Standards Agency. Use of CBD Products | Published in FSA Research and Evidence