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.