ITV Launches 'Britain Get Talking' to improve the nation's mental health

  • Central

This week ITV is encouraging people to take time out to talk to one another to improve the nation's mental health.

It's part of a campaign called Britain Get Talking supported by charities Mind and Young Minds.

We at ITV Central are running a series of reports highlighting what's being done in our part of the world to help mental health.

This follows a survey which found that one in four parents keep in touch with their teenage children mainly via phone, email or text.

Useful links and phone numbers:

  • The Mix is a helpline for under 25s: 0808 808 4994

  • Contact the Elderly tackles loneliness and social isolation among older people: 0800 716 543

  • MIND is there to help with those experiencing mental health problems: 0300 123 3393

  • Search for befriending services in the Midlands using the UK Befriending Directory