A Space To Speak Your Mind

On this month’s show we’ll be hearing from ‘Guys in Cornwall’ about what they do and how they got started. Mary will be telling us about how her experiences around Sober October, journalling and creative writing, and how having your nails done is a great place to start a conversation around mental health. And Errol will be telling us why drumming is so important to him and will be giving us a demonstration of his skills.“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:   https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/   More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123  There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.   Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300  Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.

On this month’s show we hear from Katy Roberts who is taking on the Wild West Weekender and she will be explaining what that is and why she is doing it. Karen, Victoria and Steve will be talking to Doctor Victoria May, who has gone from having PTSD to having a PhD, and will be telling us her story. And Victoria catches up with Dr Judy Benjamin who has recently been walking from Lands' End to London for Alzheimer's charities, and she explains why she has taken on such a mammoth journey.“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:   https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/   More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123  There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.   Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300  Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.

On this month's show we are joined by Lucy from Cornwall Mind to hear about the upcoming events in the calendar over the next few weeks. Ange Collins from Salty Swims is talking about 'Dip in the Dark' which is happening on World Mental Day in October. Steve will be enlightening us with his experience of Forest Bathing, and Joseph Sabien from ARC Health Care South West will be telling us about his latest project. Also, Beth Whell, the County Chairman of Young Farmers Club, speaks about mental health and wellbeing in the farming community.“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:   https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/   More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123  There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.   Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300  Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.

This month April and Darren are joined by Karen to find out how she got on at the 'Lighten up' red light therapy centre in Newquay https://www.lightenup-wellness.com/  and we hear from Martin at Mush Love Cornwall to discover how mushrooms can be used to help our welbeinghttps://www.mushlovecornwall.co.uk/  “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:   https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/   More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123  There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.   Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300  Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.

On this month's show Victoria and Karen hear from April about perimenopause and her lived experience Darren chats to Clare about his music and the stings he’s provided for this month's show And JJ speaks to Jo Willis about free movement, and how she came to start the charity, Shallal “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.

On this month's show we speak to Anna Findlay to learn about BEN – Be Extra Nice. Lucy from Cornwall Mind talks about the Go Bright Fun Run that’s taking place in August. Plus, we're joined by Caitlin Baptie who’s organising a Dance-a-thon to raise money for Cornwall Mind.“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.

On this month’s show Harvey will be telling us how art and music help his mental health and he’ll be playing us a couple of songs in the studio. Plus, Heather from Cornwall Mind and Phillip Lyons will be telling us about the upcoming Art Exhibition in Truro.“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:   https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/   More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123  There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.   Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300  Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.

April is Stress Awareness Month and on the show we hear from Thorrun Govind who is a Pharmacist and former chair of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, with a special interest in public health and wellbeing about the significant toll that everyday anxiety is taking on people’s wellbeing and daily lives, with many of us feeling persistently overwhelmed. With Purple Day having just taken place we find out about the annual awareness day for Epilepsy with Elina Patel who is a film and television student at the London Screen Academy and was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of eight. Karen talks to Jon from Lighten up, a red therapy centre in Newquay and we hear again from Sarah who shared her story around ADHD and Autism last month and is back to tell us about her experience of Anxiety and Depression. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.

On this month's programme, with the NHS raising awareness of a concerning 'blind spot' when it comes to mental health awareness, which the service says is putting many people off seeking the treatment they need and deserve, Victoria chats to Neil to hear about his experience, and we welcome GP Dr Nighat Arif to discuss the issue and the call from the NHS for people to seek mental health support. Emma speaks to Alex from the Lodge in Falmouth to find out how having a conversation in a coffee shop can create connections and provide a space to talk about our mental health; and she is joined by her friend Lobo to discuss how gaming provides an important community online. Clare talks to Jane Moss about bereavement support and counselling and the use of writing for wellbeing. Plus, we're joined by Sarah who will be sharing her lived experience around ADHD and Autism. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.

On this month's programme we'll be discussing mental health services in Cornwall with Barbara and Gaelle in our Truro Studio. Abbie will be chatting to Karen in the Falmouth studio to about Schizophrenia and the effect it can have on daily life. Josh joins Emma and Clare to play some music that he uses to help his own wellbeing. And for 'Time to Talk Day' we look back to the conversation British Paralympic Swimmer, Stephanie Millward MBE, gave back in October for World Mental Day to an audience at the Falmouth Maritime Museum.“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.