In an initiative to raise awareness about mental health services in Cornwall and promote mental wellbeing, the National Health Service (NHS) Cornwall and Isles of Scilly will be joining CHAOS Radio for a week-long collaboration.
Scheduled to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week (May 13-19, 2024), the collaboration between NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly and CHAOS Radio aims to provide valuable insights into the services available for individuals dealing with mental health issues in Cornwall, along with practical tips and strategies for maintaining mental wellbeing.
The guests will also be sharing vital signposts to receiving help within Cornwall.
NHS staff, peer support workers, and service users will be joining CHAOS Radio presenters during these upcoming shows:
Monday (13/05/24) CHAOS Breakfast with Cheryl Gordon between 7am – 10am
Tuesday (14/05/24) CHAOS Morning with Ross Lannon between 10am – 1pm
Wednesday (15/05/24) CHAOS Breakfast with Cheryl Gordon between 7am – 10am
Thursday (16/05/24) CHAOS Daytime with Bryna Jordan from 1pm – 3pm
Friday (17/05/24) CHAOS Morning with Meah Howlett from 10am – 1pm
Guests for each show will be announced on the CHAOS Radio social accounts on @CHAOSRadioUK on Facebook, X and Instagram.
You can listen to the shows via 105.6FM anywhere in St Austell, or listening through our website, on our free CHAOS Radio app, or by asking your smart speaker to ‘play CHAOS Radio’.
Meah Howlett, Senior Radio Producer at CHAOS Radio, said: “We at The CHAOS Group understand that mental health affects us all, and by collaborating with the NHS, peer support workers, and service users to hold these conversations, we hope to provide our CHAOS Radio listeners with valuable insights and support.
“Service users have been invited to share first-hand accounts of having benefited from mental health services in Cornwall. These stories will highlight the impact of seeking help and showcase the journey toward recovery and resilience.”
Kate Shields, Chief Executive of NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, said: “We are delighted to be working with The CHAOS Group to raise awareness of mental health services and the ways in which we can improve our mental health and wellbeing.
“Supporting people’s mental health is a priority for us and we know how closely our physical and mental wellbeing are connected. The People in Mind service is just one way in which we are working to ensure people have the support they need.
“People in Mind was launched last year and is a collaboration with community organisations, including The CHAOS Group, to offer targeted mental health support to people aged 16 and over, alongside existing mental health services.”
If you want to find out more about mental health services within Cornwall visit… http://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk
If you are seeking immediate support with your mental health, their team of professionals are available 24/7, call their number free of charge on 0800 038 5300.
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