Celebrity support

"Mental health problems are common. 1 in 4 of us will be affected at some point - whether we experience them ourselves or through our friends and family. It’s just part of life and people can and do recover to lead full and successful lives."

Damon Hill

"There is still a lot of stigma attached to mental illness, for some reason we seem to find it more difficult to talk about than other health problems. The irony is that talking about the problem can be part of the solution. People experiencing mental health problems such as depression can feel very alone and the Get Moving events are a great way to promote inclusion and also bring people together to tackle stigma."

Gok Wan

"It’s time we all understood more about mental health problems and how we can support friends and family. That’s why I’m supporting Time to Change – we all have a role in helping end mental health discrimination."

Alastair Campbell

"I was lucky in my experience with Tony Blair. But lots of people aren’t.
More employers need to understand that you can’t write people off for the rest of their lives because they have had a mental health problem. In a recent survey, only four out of ten employers said they would employ someone with a history of mental illness. That means six out of ten are discriminating, and keeping people out of the labour market who could and should be working. And those employers are turning their backs on a lot of talent.

That’s why campaigns like Time to Change are important. It’s helping to break down the myths – like the idea that mental health problems aren’t that common. Actually it’s very common, and we all know people with mental health problems, but as a society, we keep these issues quiet. If we could be more open, it would benefit people with mental health problems, but it would also benefit employers and it would benefit society at large."

Read more about why Alastair is supporting Time to Change.

Fearne Cotton

"Mental health problems are just part of life. So I think it’s time that attitudes came into the 21st century – so that everyone is treated equally."

Sanjeev Bhaskar

"There are a lot of myths out there about mental health problems – people don’t recover, mental health problems are rare, people can’t work. It’s time everyone found out the facts and how they can help end mental health discrimination."

Jo Brand

"We need to start challenging outdated attitudes. We can all do something – you don’t need to become an expert on mental health problems to make a difference. You can help. Find out how and get involved at time-to-change.org.uk."

Stephen Mangan

"Often the biggest problem people face isn’t actually the mental health problem – it’s the stigma and discrimination that goes with it; being turned down for jobs, not being taken seriously, being cut off by friends. That needs to change and that’s why the Time to Change campaign is so important."