New data released by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness to coincide with Time to Talk Day shows that a third of people in the UK would prefer not to talk about their mental health rather than risk an awkward conversation.
My story is not unique – eating disorder charity BEAT estimates that at least 1.25 million people in the United Kingdom are experiencing an eating disorder – but I believe that’s what makes it valuable.
Mum had long suspected something was going on, but from the day we were at that café and I refused the hot chocolate, she began monitoring my eating habits and noticing when I withdrew from social outings.
; I remember pleading with a friend to slow down in a race so that I wouldn’t be the last one on the running track – the last one on display for people to notice my difference.
Today is Time to Talk Day, run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, in partnership with the Co-op.
