On this month’s programme, following on the chat with Richard last month around Autism and Neurodivergence, Lauren speaks to Kim and Shannon about their experiences.

We welcome back to the show Louise Morpeth from ‘Brain in Hand’ to find out how to embrace those with Neurodivergence in the workplace.

We catch up with Calum who was on the show back in December to see how the last year has been since being part of the Falmouth Radio group.

And we’ll check in with Clare who was also part of the Falmouth Radio group in August of last year to see how poetry and creative writing has helped her mental health. She’ll also be speaking to Anne Taylor from the Cornwall Mind ‘Write Yourself Well’ group.

Plus, Richard talks to Sarah Hodkinson, Head of Psychosocial Services at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices on how more support is needed for those experiencing child bereavement.

“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’s programme is presented by Lauren, Shannon and Kim from the Truro Wellbeing group.

With nearly two thirds of parents believe having a pet would help their family deal with anxiety we find out if an AI Pet may be an alternative with TV Presenter Phillipa Forrester talking to Victoria.

We’ll hear from Mike Bennett, an online harms expert, father of three, and the Co-Founder of Sway.ly, the first AI-powered app designed to work with children and families to flag harmful content across social media.

https://www.sway.ly/

And with Suicide prevention Day having taking place recently, we’ll find out whether a new App could help those who have been bereaved by suicide with Amelia Wrighton, The Founder of Suicide and Co.

https://www.suicideandco.org/sidekickapp

Plus, as it’s World Mental Health Day on Friday 10th October, Richard chats to TV Legend Timmy Mallett about a new campaign called ‘Mission: Shoulder to Shoulder’ to see 100 buddy benches installed across the country to encourage men to talk about mental health.

www.menssheds.org.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.

This is an ‘Extra Space to Speak Your Mind’ for Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday 10th September with Amelia Wrighton, founder of Suicide & Co.

Find out more about the app at www.suicideandco.org/sidekickapp