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Walk, skip, run or dance, the bespoke 1-mile (or 2-mile) route weaves around ancient oaks and private parkland with - [Local Danceathon Raises £400 for Cornwall Mind](https://cornwallmind.org/news/local-danceathon-raises-400-for-cornwall-mind/) - A huge thank you to Caitlin and everyone at Rise Yoga & Fitness and Broadway Boogie in Newquay for raising an incredible £400 for Cornwall Mind. Through their fantastic two-hour Danceathon, they not only raised vital funds but also helped shine a light on the importance of mental health and the positive impact that - [Celebrating the impact of Lived Experience in Cornwall](https://cornwallmind.org/news/celebrating-the-impact-of-lived-experience-in-cornwall/) - Our Lived Experience Network event last week was a really special day. In partnership with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, we brought people together for honest conversations, shared learning, and inspiring workshops. It was a chance for people to connect, listen to one another, and reflect on the value of lived experience. Together, we celebrated - [Cornwall Speak Their Name Suicide Memorial Quilt](https://cornwallmind.org/news/cornwall-speak-their-name-suicide-memorial-quilt/) - The Speak Their Name initiative started in Manchester during lockdown when a group of people bereaved by suicide came together online to create a quilt in tribute to those they had lost. A beautiful quilt has been created by those bereaved by suicide in Cornwall. It is part of the Speak Their Name Suicide - [Volunteers' Week 2026](https://cornwallmind.org/news/volunteers-week-2026/) - This Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all of the incredible volunteers who support Cornwall Mind. From helping at events and fundraising, to being trustees or ambassadors, or supporting our groups, book shop, and the office and media team - our volunteers play such an important role - [Pride Month](https://cornwallmind.org/news/pride-month-2/) - This Pride Month, Cornwall Mind stands with LGBTQIA+ communities across Cornwall and beyond. Pride is a celebration of identity, love, acceptance, and community - but it’s also a reminder of why safe, supportive spaces and open conversations around mental health are so important. Everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, respected, and able to be themselves - [Cornwall Mind & Whistlefish - Stronger together](https://cornwallmind.org/news/cornwall-mind-whistlefish-stronger-together/) - This May, ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, Cornwall Mind is proud to be partnering with Whistlefish on a special greeting card campaign designed to encourage meaningful conversations and remind people of the importance of checking in with one another. The campaign highlights how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact. A thoughtful - [Mental Health Awareness Week 2026](https://cornwallmind.org/news/mental-health-awareness-week-2026/) - Great mental health care is human. It’s the kind voice at the end of the phone when you’re worried about rent and too unwell to work. It’s the advisor who listens actively, rather than waiting for their turn to speak. It’s the worker who talks through what’s happened to you, not what’s - [Learning Together from Lived Experience - Join us!](https://cornwallmind.org/news/learning-together-from-lived-experience-join-us/) - Join the Cornwall Mind Lived Experience Network on June 10 for a relaxed and welcoming event. When: Wednesday 10 June 2026 12 noon until 4.00 pm Where: FibreHub, Pool, TR15 3GF This interactive, co-produced event brings together people with lived experience, professionals, volunteers, and partners from across Cornwall. Through talks, activities, and open conversation, - [Cornwall Mind Art Exhibition at Truro Arts Cafe](https://cornwallmind.org/news/cornwall-mind-art-exhibition-at-truro-arts-cafe/) - Art is for all. Join us during Mental Health Awareness Week (11 – 17 May) for Cornwall Mind’s art exhibition, showcasing inspiring work created by artists from our Wellbeing Groups. Each piece reflects creativity, expression, and the journey towards wellbeing. Heather Taylor, who runs the Newquay Art Groups and Philip Lyons, a renowned contemporary artist - [Sunrise Walk at Trelissick](https://cornwallmind.org/news/sunrise-walk-at-trelissick/) - Sunrise Walk for Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 We’re inviting you to join us for a gentle, free, Sunrise Walk, raising awareness and support this Mental Health Awareness Week. It’s happening on Friday 15th May at 5.15 am. In partnership with our friends at National Trust, Trelissick, we invite you to embrace the sunrise, breathe - [Our fabulous four!](https://cornwallmind.org/news/our-fabulous-four/) - Introducing our four London Marathon runners As excitement builds for the London Marathon, we’re proud to introduce our four amazing runners. Each brings a powerful personal story and a unique motivation to the start line. Our Marathon team are proudly supporting Cornwall Mind, raising vital funds and awareness for those experiencing mental health problems right - [Join our new groups this spring](https://cornwallmind.org/news/join-our-new-groups-this-spring/) - Whether you’re looking to meet new people, learn new skills, or simply find a supportive space to talk, our new groups are here to help you improve your mental health and wellbeing. Walking Groups Redruth - Starts Thursday 9th April 10am - 12 noon every fortnight. Newquay - Starts Friday 10th April 10am -12 noon - [Great Estate Festival tickets could be yours!](https://cornwallmind.org/news/great-estate-festival-tickets-could-be-yours/) - The full 2026 lineup for The Great Estate festival is officially in! With Kaiser Chiefs, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Skunk Anansie set to light up Scorrier Estate, this is the weekend you don’t want to miss! We've got 6 Adult Weekend Camping tickets to The Great Estate and they could be yours! We’re doing things a little - [The Big Mental Health Survey is here!](https://cornwallmind.org/news/the-big-mental-health-survey-is-here/) - The Big Mental Health Survey is your chance to speak about your experiences of mental health, seeking support, and the mental health system too. The insights shared will inform the annual Big Mental Health Report which is used by decision makers to make real choices about the mental health system. What you say in this - [LGBT+ History Month](https://cornwallmind.org/news/lgbthistory-month/) - However you identify, we’re here to celebrate you. And fight for your mental health. That’s why we’re marking LGBT+ History Month. It happens every February in the UK. LGBT+ History Month is a month that’s important to us. Celebrating all parts of who we are is vital to the fight for mental health. It’s a - [Time to Talk Day 2026](https://cornwallmind.org/news/time-to-talk-day-2026/) - Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for all of us to come together to talk, listen and change lives. It's happening on Thursday 5th February. Why is talking important? Talking openly and honestly can be the first step towards better mental health for everyone. It can reduce - [Introducing our new ambassador Meg Schirnhofer](https://cornwallmind.org/news/introducing-our-new-ambassador-meg-schirnhofer/) - We're delighted to welcome our new ambassador Meg Schirnhofer, a marketing and podcast producer working across mental health, wellbeing, and community-led projects. Alongside her professional work, Meg has lived experience of mental health and began documenting her journey of tapering off medication, sharing the realities of mental health with honesty, nuance and compassion. Meg hosts - [Cornwall Shines A Light](https://cornwallmind.org/news/cornwall-shines-a-light/) - Cornwall Mind is proud to join the #CornwallShinesALight campaign. On the 21st of December, the People in Mind partnership launched 'Cornwall Shines a Light', a campaign rooted in community, compassion, and hope. Winter can sometimes feel challenging. Shorter days and colder weather often bring feelings of isolation or low mood, especially for those already finding things - [Meet our new ambassador Daniel Pascoe](https://cornwallmind.org/news/meet-our-new-ambassador-daniel-pascoe/) - We are delighted to introduce our new ambassador Daniel Pascoe. Daniel is a radio presenter and musician from Penzance. He presents BBC Introducing in the South West and the evening show across the West and South West of the UK. He's also presented The Mixtape on BBC 6 Music, reported for BBC Radio 1, and - [Firewalk for Cornwall Mind - March 2026](https://cornwallmind.org/news/firewalk-for-cornwall-mind-march-2026/) - Embark on the most inspiring journey of your life with a firewalk experience! Picture yourself walking barefoot over red-hot wood embers, feeling the heat beneath your feet as you conquer your fears. No illusions, no special effects – just you and the fire. Join us on Saturday 14th March at the stunning Pentillie Castle in St Mellion for - [Move for Cornwall Mind this January](https://cornwallmind.org/news/move-for-cornwall-mind-this-january/) - Move for Cornwall Mind this winter! Join Cornwall Mind’s New Year challenge and give yourself a new year boost! Kick off 2026 by being active, having fun, and raising funds for a great cause at the same time. Move for Mind is simple – do 31 minutes of exercise every day for the whole of - [Pentillie Castle Open Garden 14th March 2026](https://cornwallmind.org/news/pentillie-castle-open-garden-march-2026/) - Pentillie Castle Open Garden, Saturday, 14th March 2026 Step into spring and soak up the scenery all whilst raising much-needed funds for mental health services across the south west. A special open gardens event at Pentillie Castle will offer visitors chance to discover secret paths, enjoy some springtime blooms and sample the delights of the - [London to Paris Cycle 22-26 July 2026](https://cornwallmind.org/news/london-to-paris-cycle-22-26-july-2026/) - Four days, two capital cities and one epic adventure! Gear up for the experience of a lifetime on the London to Paris bike ride next July 2026 and use your pedal power to raise vital funds for Cornwall Mind! Setting off from the heart of London, this four-day epic cycle will cover scenic countryside, rolling - [Christmas Jumper Day 2025](https://cornwallmind.org/news/christmas-jumper-day-2025/) - This December we’re inviting you to slip into your most festive knitwear to support Cornwall Mind. Let's come together and spread a little joy while making a meaningful difference. Transform your workplace, school or community space into a merry wonderland of tinsel and twinkling lights, all while raising vital funds for mental health right here - [Trustee's Week 2025](https://cornwallmind.org/news/trustees-week-2025/) - It’s Trustee's Week from 3 - 9 November and we’d like to say a huge thank you to our incredible Board of Trustees. Their dedication, passion, and hard work are key to helping Cornwall Mind thrive! Without their oversight, support, and unwavering commitment we would not be the organisation we are today. Each - [Mind's Big Mental Health Report](https://cornwallmind.org/news/minds-big-mental-health-report/) - The Big Mental Health Report is for anyone looking for trusted information on how mental health problems affect people in England and Wales. Our latest report shows us how people are doing, how services are working, and what still needs to change. 33% of people surveyed said that the support they received from their GP - [World Mental Health Day 2025](https://cornwallmind.org/news/world-mental-health-day-2025/) - World Mental Health Day - Friday 10th October Mental health is more than a small part of our lives – it’s every moment of every day. It’s a hard day’s work and a catch-up with friends. It’s when you become a parent and the day you lose someone you love. It’s the times you reach - [Meet our London Marathon Runners for 2026](https://cornwallmind.org/news/meet-our-london-marathon-runners-for-2026/) - We are thrilled to introduce Gemma and Harry, our incredible champions who will be running the London Marathon next year in support of Cornwall Mind! They both have heartfelt and inspiring stories about their personal experiences of mental health, and they are taking a stand to promote better mental health for everyone through their amazing - [Harland Accountants take on the Cornish Coast Path Challenge](https://cornwallmind.org/news/harland-accountants-take-on-the-cornish-coast-path-challenge/) - Huge thanks to our good friends at Harland Accountants. We’re their Charity of the Year for the second year and we love how passionate about better mental health and wellbeing they are. From Friday 3 to Sunday 12 October 2025, they are stepping away from their desks and onto the spectacular Southwest Coast Path for - [World Suicide Prevention Day 2025](https://cornwallmind.org/news/world-suicide-prevention-day/) - Content warning: This post talks about suicide. We mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2025. A day that raises awareness of suicide and promotes action aimed at reducing the number of suicides and suicide attempts globally. A service of reflection will be held for those affected by suicide at Truro Cathedral - [Cornwall Mind & Devon Mind's joint fundraisers!](https://cornwallmind.org/news/cornwall-mind-devon-minds-joint-fundraisers/) - We're very excited to announce that a new collaboration between Cornwall Mind and Devon Mind is happening very soon… For the first time ever, we'll be working together on a series of specific events to help maximise reach and fundraising. Watch this space for new dates in the diary – some involving exciting, high-profile partnerships… - [Welcome to Clive Hogger our new ambassador](https://cornwallmind.org/news/welcome-to-clive-hogger-our-new-ambassador/) - We're delighted to introduce our new ambassador, Clive Hogger. Clive is Archdeacon of Cornwall, a senior priest in the Church of England, but Clive hasn’t always been a priest. Clive spent a decade as a registered mental health nurse in the NHS, working across London, Birmingham, and Coventry. With a wealth of psychiatric expertise and - [Local Mind Week](https://cornwallmind.org/news/local-mind-week/) - It's Local Mind Week from the 4th - 10th August, a chance for us to tell you how Mind is structured. We’re #YourLocalMind. We’re an independent charity run by local people. We raise our own funds and make our own decisions about how we use them. Every penny raised locally, is spent locally. This - [Join the Cornwall Mind Lived Experience Network](https://cornwallmind.org/news/join-the-cornwall-mind-lived-experience-network/) - We’re looking for people with lived experience of using mental health services in Cornwall to help shape and improve those very services. Your insights matter and we want to hear them. Joining Cornwall Mind’s Lived Experience panel offers the opportunity to share your experiences, provide feedback, and be part of real change in Cornwall’s - [Newquay Golf Club Charity Day](https://cornwallmind.org/news/newquay-golf-club-charity-day/) - The Men's Senior Golf Section at Newquay has a proud tradition of supporting local charities, and this year, we're thrilled to announce that Cornwall Mind have been chosen. The elected Senior Captain, chose our charity to ensure that the funds raised will stay in Cornwall to help local people that are experiencing mental health problems. - [Great Estate Festival raises £6,672](https://cornwallmind.org/news/great-estate-festival-raises-6672/) - We’re super excited to share that The Great Estate and all the wonderful festival goers raised a fantastic £6,672 for Cornwall Mind! This really means the world to us. These generous donations will help us to support more people in Cornwall that are living with mental health problems. It will help to change lives - [TCS London Marathon 2026](https://cornwallmind.org/news/tcs-london-marathon-2026/) - Join our team! With over 55,000 runners, unbeatable crowd support and a route that passes by some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, it’s no surprise that the London Marathon tops many a bucket list. A record-breaking 1.133 million people entered the public ballot for next year’s race and for the first time ever, Cornwall - [We've been awarded the Mind Quality Mark!](https://cornwallmind.org/news/weve-been-awarded-the-mind-quality-mark/) - If you use our services, or you're a donor, funder or commissioner, we want you to know that we’re working to the highest standards. We do this through the Mind Quality Mark (MQM). The Mind Quality Mark is a rigorous quality assurance standard. It sets the bar of good practice and legal compliance for - [The Making Matters exhibition](https://cornwallmind.org/news/the-making-matters-exhibition/) - Our Newquay art group recently had the incredible opportunity to work with Red Peters, a Lostwithiel based artist dedicated to promoting the transformative power of art in our communities. Red's mission is to inspire people to "connect, create, and celebrate," and she kindly invited us to join her in the Making Matters community project in - [Pride Month](https://cornwallmind.org/news/pride-month/) - We're celebrating Pride Month Pride Month is a global celebration marked every June. We’re here all year round for anyone who’s LGBTQIA+. But Pride is a special time to celebrate, to protest, to reflect. Even with all the progress of recent years, those of us who identify as LGBTQIA+ are still more - [Volunteer Week 2025](https://cornwallmind.org/news/volunteer-week-2025/) - Volunteer Week is taking place between the 2 and 8 June. And it’s a perfect opportunity to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful volunteers. At Cornwall Mind, we recognise that our mission to champion mental health would not be possible without the dedicated support of our volunteers. They are - [Meet our new ambassador Robbie](https://cornwallmind.org/news/meet-our-new-ambassador-robbie/) - We're delighted to introduce our new ambassador Robert Gillett. Robbie is a poet and writes under the pen name “Beneath The Tracksuit”. He was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2015 and has lived experience of mental health. Robbie has published 3 books, written music and has his own spoken word show. We’re incredibly grateful for - [Introducing our new ambassador](https://cornwallmind.org/news/introducing-our-new-ambassador/) - We are thrilled to introduce our new ambassador, Charlotte Gail Banfield, a para surfing champion who has proudly represented England in six world championships, two of which she won and became world champion. Our ambassadors share our values and encourage others to join us in supporting better mental health. They are committed to our - [Wadebridge Walking Group](https://cornwallmind.org/news/wadebridge-walking-group/) - We're delighted to launch a group in Wadebridge, starting on Wednesday 18th June 10am - 12 noon, fortnightly. A walking group is a great way to stay active and connect with others. Research shows there’s more health benefits when we walk with others. Regular walking is good for our mental health, it can - [Jim's Swim for Cornwall Mind](https://cornwallmind.org/news/jims-swim-for-cornwall-mind/) - Make a splash for Cornwall Mind at this summer’s fresh water swimming challenge! Brave the chilly waters at Adrenalin Quarry’s 22m deep 300m long lake and enjoy a ‘swim-sational’ morning full of fun and wellbeing. Join Jim for his fourth annual ‘Jim’s Swim’ on Saturday, 28th June, at the amazing Adrenalin Quarry in Menheniot and embrace - [Heartfelt thanks to St Austell Brewery](https://cornwallmind.org/news/heartfelt-thanks-to-st-austell-brewery/) - A huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone at St Austell Brewery. We are thrilled and overwhelmed by their generous donation of £5,000! This incredible contribution will: Help us keep providing vital services for people in Cornwall. Helps us continue the fight for better mental health. Helps us challenge stigma. Helps us give vital and trustworthy - [Our coffee and book shop is open!](https://cornwallmind.org/news/our-coffee-and-book-shop-is-open/) - The Reading Room coffee and bookshop in Bodmin is officially open! We enjoyed an amazing grand opening, attended by Dr. Sarah Hughes, CEO of National Mind. And we enjoyed a fabulous spoken word performance by Robbie from Beneath the Tracksuit. Our doors are open from Tuesday to Saturday, 8 am to 3 pm, - [Little Orchard Cider and Music Festival 2025](https://cornwallmind.org/news/little-orchard-cider-and-music-festival-2025/) - We’re super excited to announce that we are the chosen charity partner for Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival 2025! They are raising awareness and vital funds to help support mental health right here in our community. When you buy your festival tickets, you’ll now spot a shiny new donation ticket on the - [Mental Health Awareness Week 12 - 18 May](https://cornwallmind.org/news/mental-health-awareness-week-12-18-may/) - Mental health is everything. Mental health is more than just a small part of our lives. It’s connected to every little thing we do, every place we go and every person around us. Mental health is our physical health, our finances, our relationships. It’s part of our defining moments and the day to day. Despite - [Firewalk for Cornwall Mind](https://cornwallmind.org/news/firewalk-for-cornwall-mind/) - Embark on the most inspiring journey of your life with a firewalk experience! Picture yourself walking barefoot over red-hot wood embers, feeling the heat beneath your feet as you conquer your fears. No illusions, no special effects - just you and the fire. Join us on Friday 28th March at the stunning Mount Pleasant Eco - [Go Bright for Mind!](https://cornwallmind.org/news/go-bright-for-mind/) - Get creative with some colourful school fundraising and join the fight for mental health. Get your free Go Bright Fundraising Pack What is Go bright for Mind? Take your school fundraising to the next level and Go bright for Mind – an exciting and colourful way to make a real difference! By hosting a fun fundraiser, you’ll not - [Meet our new ambassador](https://cornwallmind.org/news/meet-our-new-ambassadors/) - We are delighted to introduce our new ambassador! We welcome Mischief the Mermaid. She has been supporting us since 2019, and you might have seen her on a beach near you! We’re incredibly grateful for the support of our ambassadors. They make huge contributions to our work, generously giving their time, energy and - [Bark Run! 2025](https://cornwallmind.org/news/bark-run-2025/) - It's back! We're delighted to announce our next Bark Run on Sunday 2nd March at 9.00am at National Trust - Trelissick. The most barked about event of the year for our paw-some supporters and human best friends, kindly sponsored by Edhen Vets and in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Truro Boscawen. Set - [The Reading Room](https://cornwallmind.org/news/the-reading-room/) - Cornwall Mind is thrilled to announce the grand opening of The Reading Room in Bodmin! Our first book and coffee shop. The opening of our shop will take place on Friday March 28th at 10.00 am, with the honour of being officially opened by Dr. Sarah Hughes, CEO of National Mind. With a welcoming and - [Heartfelt thanks to St.Enodoc Golf Club](https://cornwallmind.org/news/heartfelt-thanks-to-st-enodoc-golf-club/) - A huge and heartfelt thank you to Caroline and the team at St Enodoc Golf Club. We are thrilled and overwhelmed by their generous donation of £33,000! This incredible contribution will help us to expand our services and reach even more people in our county. With this support, we can help more people stay - [5 Ways to Wellbeing with Circo Kernow](https://cornwallmind.org/news/5-ways-to-wellbeing-with-circo-kernow/) - We're delighted to share our new 5 Ways to Wellbeing Programme at Chyan Farm Penryn with Circo Kernow. Starting 26th February - every Wednesday for 7 weeks 10:00am - 13:00pm. Join our free 7-week programme based around the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Connect Give Be active Keep learning Take notice Set outdoors at the - [LGBT + History Month](https://cornwallmind.org/news/lgbt-history-month/) - However you identify, we’re here to celebrate you. And fight for your mental health. That’s why we’re marking LGBT+ History Month. It happens every February in the UK. LGBT+ History Month is a month that’s important to us. Celebrating all parts of who we are is vital to the fight for mental health. - [Time to Talk Day 2025](https://cornwallmind.org/news/time-to-talk-day-2025/) - Over the last decade, Time to Talk Day has been the nation's biggest mental health conversation. It's a day for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. The next Time to Talk Day takes place on Thursday 6 February. This Time to Talk Day, we're asking people to - [The Great Estate Festival Charity Partner 2025](https://cornwallmind.org/news/proud-to-be-the-great-estate-festival-charity-partner-2025/) - We're super proud to announce that we are the chosen charity partner for The Great Estate Festival 2025. They are raising money for Cornwall Mind via donations on the ticket page of their website, and we will also be at the festival to raise in-person donations and offer wellbeing support too. Paul Reeve, CEO Cornwall - [Christmas tree donation](https://cornwallmind.org/news/christmas-tree-donation/) - Have you had the chance to see the stunning Christmas tree outside Truro Cathedral? It is absolutely breathtaking! This incredible tree was generously donated by a local family on behalf of Cornwall Mind. “We know that Christmas can affect our mental health in lots of different ways and it can sadly be a hard time for - [Noah Project - support for animal hoarding](https://cornwallmind.org/news/noah-project-support-for-animal-hoarding/) - Cornwall Mind and RSPCA Cornwall have joined together to deliver a pilot project to support people affected by Noah Syndrome, a complex mental health problem known as animal hoarding disorder. Animal hoarding is when you keep too many animals to provide proper care for. You might have trouble noticing that this lack of care causes - [Move for Cornwall Mind this winter!](https://cornwallmind.org/news/move-for-cornwall-mind-this-winter/) - Join our new challenge and give your mental health a boost. Set yourself a 31-day exercise and fundraising goal, and complete at least 31 minutes of daily exercise, in any form, each day throughout December OR January. With 31% of us now experiencing high levels of anxiety, moving more could be a great start to - [Skydive for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025](https://cornwallmind.org/news/skydive-for-mental-health-awareness-week-2025/) - Experience the thrill of a lifetime and join us for an unforgettable skydiving adventure! Last month, our very brave skydivers took the plunge to support better mental health in honor of World Mental Health Day. It was amazing! A huge thank you to SkydiveBuzz and everyone who participated, donated, and showed their support - [World Mental Health Day Event](https://cornwallmind.org/news/world-mental-health-day-event/) - What an amazing day we had at the Royal Cornwall Showground with partners from the NHS, Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise sectors. World Mental Health Day is a significant event for us, and this year's focus on workforce wellbeing was truly inspiring. It was an honor to spend the day with our colleagues, sharing our - [Black History Month](https://cornwallmind.org/news/black-history-month/) - Black History Month is an important opportunity to celebrate and honour the experiences of Black African and Caribbean communities and their diaspora. This month also acts a catalyst for addressing systemic racism and inequality in various aspects of society, including education, employment, and access to mental health support. Black History is all our history - [World Mental Health Day 2024](https://cornwallmind.org/news/world-mental-health-day-2024/) - World Mental Health Day - October 10th. We’re in the middle of a mental health crisis. Many of us are being left behind by a broken mental health system. Our NHS is stretched and this highlights the need for 3rd sector support, like us, based in our local communities. At Cornwall Mind - [Radio & Podcast Workshop starting in Truro](https://cornwallmind.org/news/radio-podcast-workshop-starting-in-truro/) - Our radio and podcast wellbeing workshops are expanding! We're coming to Truro! Starting Wednesday 11th September from 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm, every Wednesday for 8 weeks. Get involved with our award winning radio show and podcast – A Space to Speak Your Mind with CHBN Radio at Truro Hospital. It's - [Katy's cycle in memory of her dad](https://cornwallmind.org/news/katys-cycle-in-memory-of-her-dad/) - On June the 1st from Lands End Cornwall, Katy started cycling around the coast of the UK, roughly 3,500 miles, to raise money and awareness of mental health. This hasn’t been a solo mission, friends, family and strangers have joined Katy along the way. And if people didn’t have a bike or didn’t want to - [Skydive for Cornwall Mind](https://cornwallmind.org/news/skydive-for-cornwall-mind/) - It's back by popular demand! Skydive for Cornwall Mind. Skydiving is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can do. Whether it's for a milestone birthday, to conquer a fear, or something you've always wanted to try. For World Mental Health Day this year, join us by taking part in an epic personal challenge! On - [6BaysInOneDay](https://cornwallmind.org/news/6baysinoneday/) - Join us for 6BaysInOneDay and make a splash for Cornwall Mind! Whether you're a cold water swimming enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, this event is perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of 6BaysInOneDay, boost your own mental and physical health and complete 6 different - [Sahara Desert Trek Challenge for Cornwall Mind](https://cornwallmind.org/news/sahara-desert-trek-challenge-for-cornwall-mind/) - Sahara Desert Trek Challenge for Cornwall Mind. 19th – 24th February 2025 This long-weekend charity challenge takes us on a four-day trek across the ever-changing landscape of one of the world’s largest deserts – the Sahara! Our adventure will take us on a climb to the top of the enormous Chigaga Dunes where we’ll witness - [Creative Minds](https://cornwallmind.org/news/creative-minds/) - We’re delighted to launch our new Creative Minds groups in Wadebridge and Bude. - [New Music Workshop in Penzance](https://cornwallmind.org/news/new-music-workshop-in-penzance/) - Introducing our new free Healthy Rhythms Music Workshop in Penzance. - [Volunteer Week 2024](https://cornwallmind.org/news/volunteer-week-2024/) - Volunteer Week is taking place between the 3rd and 9th June. And it’s a perfect opportunity to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to all our dedicated volunteers. We couldn’t lead the fight for mental health without our volunteers. Cornwall Mind volunteers play a huge part in everything we do. Here at Cornwall Mind - [Pride 2024](https://cornwallmind.org/news/pride-2024/) - We’re celebrating #pridemonth. We’re here all year round for anyone who’s LGBTQIA+. But Pride is a special time to celebrate, to protest, to reflect. Even with all the progress of recent years, those of us who identify as LGBTQIA+ are still more likely to face discrimination. Abuse. Stigma. The effect this can have on your - [If it’s okay campaign](https://cornwallmind.org/news/if-its-okay-campaign/) - “It’s okay to not be okay.” It’s one of the most famous lines in mental health campaigning. But for lots of us who are struggling, it doesn’t always feel like it’s okay. In a recent poll we found that 56% of respondents experiencing mental ill health still feel ashamed. And feeling shame stops people getting - [Stress Awareness Month](https://cornwallmind.org/news/stress-awareness-month/) - April marks Stress Awareness Month. We all feel stressed sometimes. Many aspects of life can cause stress. You may feel stressed if you: Are facing major changes in your life Feel worried about something Have partially or completely lost control over the outcome of a situation Feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities Lacking work, activities or - [Volunteer with us!](https://cornwallmind.org/news/volunteer-with-us/) - We couldn’t lead our fight for mental health in Cornwall without our amazing volunteers. They play a huge part in everything we do and we are very proud of them. - [New Bodmin walking group](https://cornwallmind.org/news/new-bodmin-walking-group/) - We’re delighted to launch our new Bodmin Walking Group. It starts on Monday 13th May from 10 am – 12 noon. Joining a walking group is a great way to stay active and connect with others. Research shows there’s more health benefits when we walk with others. Exercise releases feel-good hormones that make you feel