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.

On the programme this January, we’ll catch up with Jay Rosa who is a Global Performer, Influencer & Motivator who has been touring every EFL stadium for National Mind and recently came down to Truro.

Following on from the conversation around poetry and our mental health in our November show, Karen will be chatting with Clare about their shared love of the art form.

Victoria will be joining Karren to discuss the effect having Celebral Palsy has on her wellbeing.

And Gaelle is chatting to Jole Berlage-Buccellati about what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person.

https://thesensitivesway.com/

“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.