A Space To Speak Your Mind
By A Space To Speak Your Mind
A Space To Speak Your MindMar 26, 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
We’ll hear from Jo, from Cornwall Mind, telling us all about this year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week which runs from the 13th to the 16th May.
Kate Peers from ‘This Girl Can’ and Studio You explains why nearly twice as many
girls than boys are skipping P.E. lessons.
Plus ‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’s’ Victoria returns to the show to tell us why dance and movement is so important for our Mental Health.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
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 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
PTSD in Army Veterans, Op Courage, Parkinson’s UK; and Louise Minchin on Funeral conversations.
Vic and Dee from the ‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’ radio wellbeing group present this month’s show where Louise Minchin will be explaining why it’s so difficult to have a conversation around funeral planning.
We tackle the issue of Customer Vulnerability with Riffat Tufail, from The Phoenix Group.
Nic Wray from Tinnitus UK explains how the condition can affect our mental health.
tinnitus.org.uk/
Sue Christoforou, from Parkinson’s UK tells us how more support is needed for those that are affected by insufficient cost of living payments.
Plus we will be finding out about PTSD with Robert Marsh from veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress
www.combatstress.org.uk
and learning about Op Courage with Army Veteran Nigel, and Doctor Jonathan Leach OBE, NHS England Associate Medical Director for the Armed Forces.
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/
www.combat2coffee.co.uk/
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
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 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
ADHD, Rejection, HYP, Sing for Wellbeing & The Veryan Community Café
We’ll be talking about how ADHD affects our lives, and how a late diagnosis give us more understanding about our past with Alice. <br />
Victoria has a conversation with Aidan from HYP (Hayle Youth Project). <br />
Chris and Victoria are learning about the ‘Sing for Health group’ with Gail from Cornwall Mind. <br />
Vic will be chatting to us about ‘Rejection’ and what it means to how we view our experiences. <br />
Plus, Dee will be explaining what happens at the Veryan Community Café that she runs. <br />
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br />
There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br />
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
Time to Talk Day 2024
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 amzn.eu/d/0wMYB6v
See the video at 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:
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
Walking with Sean Fletcher, Music and Neurodivergence & Homelessness
www.mind.org.uk/workplace/corporate-partnerships/current-partners/jd-outdoor-hats-on-for-mind <br />
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. <br />
www.mungos.org <br />
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. <br />
www.instagram.com/lccmlondon/ <br />
Plus, Jo has the latest on what’s happening at Cornwall Mind.<br />
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br />
There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br />
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
The World’s Strongest Man, Sleep and how Gambling impacts our Mental Health
www.gambleaware.co.uk <br />
www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/talk-to-us-now/ <br />
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. <br />
www.headspace.com/ <br />
We also find out what really makes us strong with 2021 and 2022 World Strongest man, Tom Stoltman. <br />
See the video with Tom at www.youtube.com/cc/cornwallmind <br />
Find support at: uk.movember.com/support-us/loreal-men-expert <br />
Plus, Jo has the latest on what’s happening at Cornwall Mind in December.
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“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br />
There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br />
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
Olympic Gold Medalist Sam Quek, Little Miss and Mr.Men & A Half Term check-in
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. <br />
Plus as more than a third of school children are experiencing poor mental school we hear from Catriona Olsen from Kings Inter High. <br />
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“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
Love Island’s Olivia Bowen, Professor Green and Work & Friendship for Older People
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. <br />
See the Videos with Olivia and Professor Green on the Cornwall Mind youtube channel: <br />
youtube.com/@cornwallmind
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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. <br />
www.anchor.org.uk <br />
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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. <br />
www.friendshipmonth.com <br />
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“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123. <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
The Chat Chit Podcast & Community Mental Health Transformation Update
JJ and Jenny chat to Claire and Joe from Cornwall Mind, to give us an update on the Community Mental Health Transformation project. <br />
mailchi.mp/8e58e1f97685/experts-by-experience <br />
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.
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www.yormind.org.uk/chat-chit-podcast/ <br />
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
Gen-Z Mental Health in the Metauniverse & Cornwall Continuum
‘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: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
Poetry for Exercise, Children’s Online Learning and Eco Action
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. <br />
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. <br />
You can hear the track ‘Nothing Feels Better’ on Spotify: www.asics.com/gb/en-gb/mk/apoemtomovetheworld <br />
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
An Extra Space to Speak Your Mind - Spotify Exclusive - Nothing Feels Better
Mr. Motivator & The RNIB, Hearing Voices; and the Man Down Swim at Porthleven Harbour
We’re joined by Jain from Cornwall Mind to find out about the Hearing Voices group that takes place in Bodmin. <br />
You can hear what happened at the swimming event that was organised by Man Down at Porthleven Harbour during the recent Bank Holiday weekend. <br />
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. <br />
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, With You (Alcohol, Drugs & Mental Heath) & the Newquay Art Group
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. <br /> wwwwearewithyou.org.uk
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Heather Taylor from Cornwall Mind will tell us about the new Art Group taking place in Newquay this month. <br />
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. <br />
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
Steve’s Legacy, Autism Awareness Month, Hope Walks and The Mental Health Transformation Project
www.thesparklefoundationuk.co.uk
Clare Sanders, the lived experience co-ordinator for Cornwall Mind will be giving an update on the Mental Health Transformation Project.
If you would like to be added to our Lived Experience mailing list and hear more about ways to get involved in the Cornwall Community Mental Health Transformation project as an expert by experience, please send your email to claire@cornwallmind.org
With April being Autism Awareness Month, we hear from Meeta Thareja from the Auticon group to discuss the barriers for Neuro divergent people in workplace recruitment.
auticon.com/
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/autism-in-conversation-with-auticon/id1595836489
Rob from Cornwall Mind will be explaining how Hope Walks can benefit those who have experienced death by suicide of someone close to them.
We talk to Alice who’s running the whole of the British mainland coastline to raise money for Mind and the British Heart Foundation.
www.instagram.com/alice.r.connelly
Plus, Jo has the latest on what’s happening at Cornwall Mind this month. <br />
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
Children’s Mental Health Week, PTSD in the Military, Gaming, and the National Day of Reflection 2023
www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/
As the third National Day of Reflection approaches on 23rd March, we hear from Jane Murray, bereavement counsellor and Marie Curie bereavement support team lead to find out more about this unique day to spotlight the grief which affects millions of us.
www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/day-of-reflection
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More than a third of us are unaware of just how many former military personnel we have in the UK, there is a small but significant group who develop trauma-related mental health problems, and who struggle to leave the battlefield behind as Robert Marsh the Director of Fundraising, Combat Stress Charity explains. <br />
combatstress.org.uk/about-us/news/march-march-combat-stress
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A Space to Speak Your Mind’s JJ talks about how gaming helps his wellbeing.
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Plus, there’s the latest on what’s happening at Cornwall Mind this month with Jo. <br />
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
Time to Talk Day 2023 - Dom Joly, The Trussell Trust; and Shaun Flores talking about ‘Pure O’ & OCD
TEDx Talks, TEDx 2022 & TEDx 2018. A third TEDx Talk remains in his periphery to help raise awareness of OCD and raise funds for a mental illness that remains severely underfunded and under-researched.
https://linktr.ee/theshaunflores @theshaunflores/ Twitter @theshaunflores/Instagram Flores Shaun | Facebook "He who has a why can endure any suffering." See the video with Shaun here : https://youtu.be/XIm1H2-smQg
“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
Abuse is not Love, High Intensity Case Work, The Menopause and talking with your partner.
We talk about Intimate partner violence (abuse is not love) with Sarah Davidge, a Women’s Aid spokeswoman
www.yslbeauty.co.uk/in-the-now/womens-aid.html
We welcome back Lisa to talk more about the Menopause and how it affects her daily life.
Plus, we find out what’s happening at Cornwall Mind this month, with Jo.
Thanks to DJ Stanton Fisher for supplying the Music on this month’s radio version of the programme.
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“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
Mindful Birthing, Treverva Choir, Disabled Travelling, Testosterone Deficiency & Tips for Christmas.
We chat to Emiliana Hall about Mindful Birthing
www.themindfulbirthgroup.com
We also find out why half of disabled people associate holiday travelling with stress with Harry Hastings – co founder of Ocean Holidays.
www.ocean-florida.co.uk
Chris from Treverva choir tells us how singing can be good for your mental health.
We’ll find out the signs to look out for of Testosterone deficiency with Professor Geoffrey Hackett of ‘Ted’s Health’.
www.tedshealth.com <br />
Plus we pull some Christmas Crackers.
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“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
Every Mind Matters, Barkrun - The Event, Art in the Workplace, Taboo around Weight & Mental Health.
www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
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We ask if Art In the workplace can help our mental health with Saff Williams, from Brookfield Properties and Expert Psychologist, Dr. Craig Knight. <br />
We discuss whether having open conversations about what is deemed as a ‘taboo’ topic is critical to addressing the country’s growing obesity problem with GP Dr Helen Lawal. <br />
And we find out what happened at Cornwall Mind's Barkrun.
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“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
Barkrun, Gynae Health, The Menopause, Looking after your Heart & The Happé Café
We find out about ‘Barkrun’ with Lucy from Cornwall Mind, Frank from the Rotary club of Truro Boscawen, and Alice from Rosemullion Vets Falmouth.
We’ll be talking to Dr Putnam Krishan about how best to look after our heart.
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We’ll also be asking if the Menopause should be recognised as a protected characteristic the workplace and with visits to GPs from Gynae Health issues down, Dr Hilary Jones will be talking about ‘The Eve Appeal’, and the launch of the new awareness campaign, Be Gynae Aware.
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“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
Sport and Girls’ Mental Health, 5 Ways to Well-being, Quiet Connections; & the power of Cold Showers
“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
Local Mind Week - The Cornwall Mind Skydive & Mermaids for Mind
We hear from the Mermaids for Mind in Newquay.
www.facebook.com/thecornishmerpod
www.facebook.com/NewquayMerpod/ <br />
Also, we hear what happened on the Cornwall Mind Skydive. <br />
Plus, Jerry Padfield speaks to Peta Temple who is lived experience lead for the complex emotional difficulties team about their involvement in the Community Mental Health Transformation.
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“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: <br />
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ <br />
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: <br />
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ <br />
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 <br /> There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. <br /> Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 <br />
The Power of Positivity, LGBTQ+ & Employment Opportunities, Dr. Amir Khan; Mental Health & Hair Loss
www.actionforhappiness.org
Dr Amir Khan tells us how taking a break for our Summer Holidays can help our mental health.
Jerry Padfield,lived experience co-ordinator at Cornwall Mind speaks to Dr Jeremy Sandbrook about his involvement in the Community Mental Health Transformation.
We find out the effect of hair loss on our mental wellbeing with Jordanna Corbella, Hair stylist and author of The Mindful Hairdresser.
And as we look back on Pride Month we’ll be asking if employers are doing enough to make the workplace more welcoming for the LGBTQ+ community with Head of Employer Insights at Indeed UK, Danny Stacey.
uk.indeed.com/career-advice
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
Cornwall Mind Firewalk, David Domoney on Gardening and our Mental Health & Young People Fundraising
www.cultivationstreet.com
www.lovethegarden.com
Mark Jackson from Marie Curie will be explaining why the organisation is calling on the UK Government to give 25,000 terminally ill people early access to their state pension.
www.mariecurie.org/poverty
We’ll hear from those who took part in the recent Cornwall Mind Firewalk at the Headland Hotel in Newquay.
Lisa Aubrey, Head of Community Fundraising from Save the Children will be explaining how young people are leading the way with fundraising to support people more vulnerable than themselves.
www.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraisers
We’ll be speaking with Aaron (pictured) who is walking the whole length of Britain to raise awareness of mental health and the homeless.
www.facebook.com/helpnhealin
Phillippa Brown, a Home Energy Expert, will be telling me us why the cost of looking after family and friends who are older, disabled or seriously Ill is affecting unpaid workers.
www.smartenergygb.org
And Jo has some exciting news about the new Cornwall Mind wellbeing groups that are starting up soon.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
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/
(116 123)
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022- Bonus Podcast with Dr.Alex George and Money Helper
Here’s a special extra podcast with UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr. Alex George, talking about opening up about our mental health.
We also chat to Sarah Porretta from the Money and Pensions Service
www.moneyhelper.org.uk
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
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/
(116 123)
Safe Spaces, Sea Sanctuary, Nuffield Health and Community Mental Health Transformation
www.nuffieldhealth.com/healthiernation
Jerry Padfield, lived experience co-ordinator at Cornwall Mind will be telling us about the Community Mental Health Transformation.
jerry@cornwallmind.org
We’ll be finding out about new safe spaces that are available for those experiencing domestic abuse with Jackie Uhi, from HSBC UK and Jo Tilley-Riley from Hestia.
uksaysnomore.org/safespaces
You can hear our conversation with Georgia Lewis, Community Fundraiser for Sea Sanctuary on the last day of the Porthleven Food and Music Festival.
www.seasanctuary.org.uk/
Plus Dr Nina Bal from E4’s Body Fixers, who is a Cosmetic Dental Surgeon and Advanced Facial Aesthetics Clinician about how we look can affect our mental health and the pros and cons of having cosmetic surgery.
www.saveface.co.uk/
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
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/
(116 123)
Gambling, Divorce Laws, Housing and Spring Cleaning
On this month's show with the growing housing shortage, we’ll discover the impact that this is having on our mental health and finding out about the Community Grants programme that’s open to charities with Craig Taylor, Senior Manager, Social Investment, Nationwide Building Society.
www.nationwidecommunitygrants.co.uk
The effect of divorce on our mental health and our children could be eased with ‘No fault divorce’ which will allow couples and civil partnerships to leave each other without forcing blame and explaining this is Sebastian Burrows who is a Managing Partner at Stowe Family Law.
With one person every hour contacting the national gambling treatment helpline Zoe Osmand, the CEO of Gamble Aware tells us how this affects the mental health of those addicted and their families and how they can seek support.
www.begambleaware.org
or call for free on 0808 8020 133
Also we’ll be finding out how we can lift our mood with a spring clean with TV’s Queen of Clean, Lynsey Crombie.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
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/
(116 123)
The Power of the Sea - Blue Health and ‘Jolly Roger’
www.westfieldhealth.com/
Lea Thomas from the Cornwall Marine Network group tells us about Blue Health therapy.
cornwallmarine.net/news/cornwall-marine-network-launches-blue-health-support
Jolly Roger, a Cornish sea-punk band, who use nautical metaphors and pirate history to speak out about mental health issues as well as the better things in life talk about their music.
www.jollyrogerbanduk.co.uk/
Lynda Thomas from Marie Curie in Cornwall will be letting us know about the upcoming National Day of Reflection.
www.mariecurie.org.uk/
Dr Sara Kayat tells us about the recent Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week and the Sexual Assault Referral Centres that are available.
www.nhs.uk/sarc
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
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/
(116 123)
Time to Talk Day 2022
timetotalkday.co.uk/
Lisa explains why talking about her mental health was so pivotal to her.
Dr. Sarah Jarvis tells us about the importance of talking with your GP.
www.nhs.uk/help
Dennis Relojo-Howell, founder of Psychreg will be talking about resilience.
www.psychreg.org/
www.youtube.com/channel/UC-bAnevpOibYFLbN5Yz272w
In the last in our End-of-Life series Andy Langford the clinical director for Cruse bereavement support explains why people find it hard to talk to those who have recently lost someone.
co-operate.coop.co.uk/improve-mental-wellbeing/#grief-support
www.cruse.org.uk/
Plus Nutritional Therapist and Coach Claudia Smith talks about her own journey around Mental Health.
claudiasmithwellbeing.com/
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
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/
(116 123)
Marie Curie, Fuel Poverty, Move For Mind and Playing a Musical Instrument
We have Property expert Kate Faulkner, and Iagan MacNeil, Head of Policy at Smart Energy GB on how we can keep costs down and we’ll find out about Community Energy Plus for those that are struggling.
www.cep.org.uk
In the second of our series on ‘End of Life’ Care Kathryn Bowman who is a senior nurse for Marie Curie in Camborne will be joining us.
Lucy from Cornwall Mind will be here to tell us about the ‘Move for Mind’ campaign which is now underway.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
End of Life Care, Productivity Anxiety and Adult Social Care
Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults will be joining us if you’re considering a career in Adult Social Care. www.adultsocialcare.co.uk
In the first of our series on End of Life Care Liz Pryor from the Anne Robson Trust will be here to talk about support that is available. www.annerobsontrust.org.uk
Jess will be telling us about Grief Awareness Week.
Plus we’ll be finding out about the Christmas Drive in Movies with Warwick from Skylight Cinema and Lucy from Cornwall Mind.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
Domestic Abuse through Smart Devices, the Gratitude Games and Menopause awareness Day
Dr. Zoe Williams and Robin Johnson from Visit Britain talk about ‘Days Out’ from the National Lottery to get us all outside for better mental health.
Jess has top tips to winter wellbeing and looking at the Menopause for Menopause Awareness Day.
We find out how domestic violence could be linked to Internet-connected devices such as smart speakers, security cameras, and fitness trackers that can be used by abusers to harm and exert control over their partners with Lisa King from Refuge UK.
Dr. Hilary Jones is back on the show making sure we’re looking after both our mental and physical health with support from Public Health England and will tell us about the latest phase of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
Bipolar Disorder, Photography and health assistance for Shop workers post Covid regulations.
We have Doug Russell, who is the Health and Safety Officer, for the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, talking about the increase in violence towards shopworkers
and Louise will be speaking about her journey surrounding Mental Health.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
Dr. Hilary Jones, Body Image and Therapy during lockdown
Andre Radmall, who is a Psychotherapist and Life Coach who works with people facing change.
Social and Behavioural Psychologist Honey Lancaster-James talks about the need to support each other
Fiona Ballantine Dykes, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Professional Standards Officer of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy tell us how therapy has been affected over the last 18 months
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
Chronic Fatigue, Dame Zandra Rhodes & Henry Blofeld and how children are coping in the pandemic.
We find out about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and its effect on our mental health
Cricket Commentator Henry Blowfled OBE and Dame Zandra Rhodes tell us how older people have coped with lockdown and how a new app can get people physically and mentally active.
Psychologist Dr. Sam Wass, from Channel 5's 'The Secret of 4 and 5 Year OIds' discusses how young children have been affected by the last 12 months, especially by not seeing older members of their family and how both age groups have found this, and the importance of reconnecting.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
Jake Quickenden, Kim Wilde on Gardening, and the power of Smells
We talk about being outdoors and how gardening can help us, as well as how different smells can affect our wellbeing and bring about positive moods.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
Mental Health Awareness Week - Donna Air on taking breaks, Sleep, Homelessness & Mindful Shopping
plus as it's mental health awareness week from 10th - 16th May we will be sharing our thoughts on how we’re stepping up the fight for mental health.
There's the importance of taking breaks now we’re returning to workplaces and our busy lives with Actress and TV Presenter Donna Air,
tips to get a better night’s rest with sleep expert Natalie Pennicotte-Collier,
how we can incorporate Mindful shopping into our life with Chris Godderidge, Vice-President Mobile at Emarsys,
and a chat with Laurence Woodcock, Homelessness Recovery Supporter for Next Steps, at Cornwall Mind.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
Joe Lycett and Katherine Parkinson - The Cornwall Mind Art Auction
www.cornwallmind.auction
This month we look at the link between Creativity, Art and good mental health.
We speak to John Dyer from the John Dyer Art Gallery in Falmouth and Lucy Chappell from Cornwall Mind about the event.
We also chat with comedian Joe Lycett and Doc Martin actress Katherine Parkinson about their donations to the Art auction and their experiences around Mental Health.
And local artist Christopher Tate speaks about his artwork and how creativity helps him.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
Purple Day 2021 - Epilepsy Awareness
Resilience and Stress Management through lockdown
Jane talks to Ian about his experience of depression during lockdown.
We have a conversation around the taboo of Women's Health with Victoria Steele, Chief Superintendent Pharmacist at Lloyds Pharmacy.
Richard speaks with Dan about the mental health effects of Huntingdon's Disease.
justgiving.com/fundraising/hd28for28
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07kfjmr
Plus we have a chat about Mindfulness in Lockdown with Neil Shah, Chief De-Stressing Office at The Stress Management Society, London.
www.stress.org.uk/stressawarenessmonth
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
Time to Talk Day 2021
www.time-to-change.org.uk/get-involved/time-talk-day
Max Pemberton, an author and Doctor talks to us about the "Better Health - Every Mind matters" campaign which Mind is supporting.
www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
We have Specialist Nurse Caroline Harper discussing young people and their mental health, particularly in lockdown.
www.bupa.co.uk/mental-health
We also have Adrian who runs a cafe in Looe who is allowing people to buy tokens for others to have a free coffee and is setting up a monthly breakfast club, talking to Scott, about his journey around mental health for "Time To Talk Day".
Amanda Hudson from Life MOT talks about positive conversations,
www.lifemot.co.uk
Jerry and Amelie have their thoughts on Time To Talk Day, and Jess has a poem for us.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
Open Spaces, Dance, Digital Health and Prevention of Cyber Bullying
zenb.co.uk/pages/podcasts
We hear about how to improve our Digital Health with psychotherapist Zoe Aston and Dave Newton from Microsoft
www.instagram.com/yourmentalhealthworkout
We find out how dance can improve our mental health with Hayley Newton from the Salsa Bonita school in St Austell
www.facebook.com/SalsaBonitaStAustell
We also speak about how to tackle Cyber Bullying with Safeguarding expert, Charlotte Aynsley
And Amanda Hudson has her thoughts on the New Year, find out more at www.lifemot.co.uk
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
Grief Awareness Week in Kimberley Park - Podcast Exclusive
To find out more about Good Grief Trust you can go to thegoodgrieftrust.org
Pets and our Mental Health, Christians Against Poverty, and Cornwall Christmas Box
sensoryproject.org/about-us/kath-smith/
www.assistancedogs.co.uk
and Gareth from the Truro Cats protection about the benefits to our mental health of owning pets.
www.cats.org.uk/cornwall
Jane speaks with Jacqui from Christians against poverty,
www.capuk.org
Jo is talking to Cornwall Christmas Box
www.cornwallchristmasbox.co.uk
and Amy Hagerty about Cornwall Christmas by local.
www.facebook.com/groups/883998285467961/
Amanda is discussing "5 ways to well-being"
www.lifemot.co.uk
and Jess has some thoughts about getting through what for all of us will be a very different Christmas.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
The Newquay Bluetits, Quiet Connections and Riley Jayne with “Home This Christmas”
We also have Stacie and Hayley from Quiet Connections quietconnections.co.uk/
on the show talking about social anxiety and loneliness.
There's also the Newquay Bluetits discussing the benefits of cold water swimming.
Amanda Hudson from Life MOT www.lifemot.co.uk speaks about Visualisation.
And we have the first interview with 18 year old Riley Jayne about her new song "Home This Christmas" raising money for Devon Mind and Cornwall Mind and how you can be in the music video, and we have an exclusive live play of her song.
open.spotify.com/track/3vyczmUT9cCALUAjiTyLoM?si=jFrFPY7LROGwbPTYnYyWyA
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at : www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
An Extra Space To Speak Your Mind - with Quiet Connections
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
World Mental Health Day 2020
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
Seasonal Affective Disorder, Loneliness and Molly Hocking from The Voice UK
www.connectinglives-cornwall.org/
Jane has some practical advice on combatting loneliness.
Amanda Hudson from Life MOT talks about “getting lost”
lifemot.co.uk/
And we speak with Molly Hocking, winner of “The Voice”
speaking about her own experiences around Mental Health with some tips she has for when she is performing.
We're also discussing Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD and have some practical tips if you experience it and you can find out more at :
www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/about-sad/ If you need someone to talk to Samaritans are always on hand:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
Self-Care with SupaSport SW, A Shore Thing, Ben Frisby
This episode we talk about self-care. Amanda from LifeMOT talks about the importance of sleep and offers tips for a healthy sleep pattern. Jo talks to Jamie SupaSport SouthWest CIC about physical exercise. Richard talks to Lucy and Ian about The Big Rotary Cornish Coastal Path Challenge. Scott talked to Susan Douglass who is rowing from London to Land's End to raise money for Cornwall and Devon Mind and Jerry talked to Ben Frisby who is running 5K a day to fundraise for the Mental Health Foundation. There's poetry from the Cornwall Mind Creative Writing group and more...
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If you need someone to talk to Samaritans are always on hand:
https://www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: https://www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/