On our special February show of ‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’ for ‘Time to Talk Day’ : Alex Bushill from Mind tells us about ‘Time to Talk Day’ and why it’s such an important date in the Mental Health Calendar. We’ll hear from author of ‘Befriending My Brain: A Psychosis Story’ James Lindsay about his lived experience of Psychosis and Schizoaffective disorder. Befriending My Brain: A Psychosis Story https://amzn.eu/d/0wMYB6v See the video at https://www.youtube.com/@cornwallmind Plus, GP and TV Doctor, Dr Zoe Williams will be here to discuss the importance of therapy for those who struggle with their mental health and encourage people to access support from NHS Talking Therapies services. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message

On the show this month we’ll find out how walking can be good for your Mental Health with TV presenter and Mental Health Advocate Sean Fletcher. https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/corporate-partnerships/current-partners/jd-outdoor-hats-on-for-mind With People experiencing homelessness at an all-time high Matthew Bawden, from leading homelessness charity, St Mungo’s, will explain how close the issue of homelessness is for many and how we can all help those most vulnerable in our communities. www.mungos.org JD Donovan, Industry Liaison, at the London College of Contemporary Music will tell us how young people are using music as a platform to overcome their struggles of living with neurodivergence. https://www.instagram.com/lccmlondon/ Plus, Jo has the latest on what’s happening at Cornwall Mind. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message

On this month’s show with as many as 2 in 3 adults in Great Britain who have experienced any gambling problem and have kept this hidden, and almost 2 in 5 of those who hadn’t opened up stating feelings of stigma such as shame, guilt and fear of judgement representing key barriers to reaching out for support we find out how to break this stigma with NHS GP Dr Ellie Cannon. www.gambleaware.co.uk https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/talk-to-us-now/ Experiencing a bad night’s sleep has a profound impact on how we feel physically and mentally, so we’ll find out how we can get a better night’s rest with Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Expert at Headspace, Dr Sophie Mort. https://www.headspace.com/ We also find out what really makes us strong with 2021 and 2022 World Strongest man, Tom Stoltman. See the video with Tom at www.youtube.com/cc/cornwallmind Find support at: https://uk.movember.com/support-us/loreal-men-expert Plus, Jo has the latest on what’s happening at Cornwall Mind in December. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message

On this month’s show, Olympic gold medallist Sam Quek will be telling us why we shouldn’t feel ‘Mum Guilt’ but embrace ‘Parent Pride’. We’ll learn how the Mr. Men and Little Miss books are helping teach young children about mental health with Child Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Kilbey. Plus as more than a third of school children are experiencing poor mental school we hear from Catriona Olsen from Kings Inter High. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message

On this month’s show, with World Mental Health Day just around the corner we welcome Love Island’s Olivia Bowen who believes self-care supports our mental health and is encouraging women to finally take time for themselves. Professor Green tells us how people are struggling with their mental health because of the continuing cost-of-living crisis with younger people particularly affected. See the Videos with Olivia and Professor Green on the Cornwall Mind youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@cornwallmind We find out how continuing to work in later life can be beneficial to our mental health and how older people experience age discrimination at work with Mario Ambosi from Anchor. www.anchor.org.uk Plus Jane Nelson, CEO of Oddfellows tells us how friendships bring joy and support, prevent loneliness and reduce stress, and how Autumn is a great time to start filling any friendship gaps as its branches across the UK are hosting 100s of events and activities for people to get involved in and meet new people. www.friendshipmonth.com “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123. There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message

On this month’s show: JJ and Jenny chat to Claire and Joe from Cornwall Mind, to give us an update on the Community Mental Health Transformation project. https://mailchi.mp/8e58e1f97685/experts-by-experience As we are about to celebrate four years of the programme, we’re teaming up with Chris from York Mind, who produce their very own mental health podcast called Chat-Chit, to talk about the origins of ‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’ and to discuss putting together the two shows and how each one has developed. https://www.yormind.org.uk/chat-chit-podcast/ “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message

On this month’s show: ‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’s’ JJ and Jenny host the show for the first time: We’ll hear from Liam Hackett CEO of ‘Ditch the Label’ to find out if the Metauniverse may be used to help Generation Z access mental health services. JJ speaks with Jo from Continuum Care Cornwall to learn about the support they offer, and Jenny tells us how running helps her mental health. Plus, Jo from Cornwall Mind has all the latest on what’s been going on and tells us about the new services that are starting soon. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message

On this month’s show we’re chatting to Professor Sam Wass to find out if online learning could be the answer to looking after our children’s mental health whilst in education. A Space to Speak Your Mind’s Jenny will be getting the low down the new Cornwall Mind Eco Action group launching in Helston this month. Plus, we’re asking how poetry and music can help our wellbeing and inspire us when we’re exercising with Music Psychologist, Dr Victoria Williams. You can hear the track ‘Nothing Feels Better’ on Spotify: https://www.asics.com/gb/en-gb/mk/apoemtomovetheworld “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message

With more than half of blind and partially sighted people highlighting that they do not feel they have the opportunity to play sport, we talk to Mr. Motivator, and Gareth Davies from the RNIB, about the many hurdles that often prevent those getting involved in sport and physical activity and how being blind or partially sighted affects our mental health. We’re joined by Jain from Cornwall Mind to find out about the Hearing Voices group that takes place in Bodmin. You can hear what happened at the swimming event that was organised by Man Down at Porthleven Harbour during the recent Bank Holiday weekend. Plus, Jo from Cornwall Mind tells us about Volunteer week taking place during the first week of June and the new groups that have recently been launched. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message

On this month’s show as we look towards mental health awareness week that takes place from 15th - 21st May, we’ll be finding out about this year’s theme with Jo from Cornwall Mind. We chat to Stephen McCulloch, Executive Director at With You, the Drug, alcohol, and mental health charity, which is raising awareness of drinking dangers as the cost-of-living crisis is driving people to buy cheaper and stronger alcohol from supermarkets. wwwwearewithyou.org.uk Heather Taylor from Cornwall Mind will tell us about the new Art Group taking place in Newquay this month. And we have Kirsty Hall, the Social investment Manager at Nationwide Building society who explains why Charities face the ‘perfect storm’ of rising energy bills, falling donations, and a surge in demand for services as applications begin on their grant donation of £60,000 to charities in need from across the UK. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message