In this episode of Becoming Okay, I sit down with Paul Reeve, CEO of Cornwall Mind, to break down what mental health actually is and why the system we rely on might be getting it wrong.

From growing up around NHS mental health care to leading one of the UK’s most impactful charities, Paul shares a completely different perspective: mental health isn’t something you catch, it’s something life does to you and something you have to actively protect.

This isn’t a clinical conversation.

It’s a real one folks! We don't hold back...

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mental Health and Personal Journey

07:39 Challenges in Cornwall's Mental Health Landscape

13:26 Cultural Shifts in Mental Health Awareness

17:29 Preventative Approaches to Mental Health

23:21 Five Ways to Wellbeing and Personal Insights

27:55 Navigating Personal Challenges and Isolation

33:30 The Journey to Finding Gratitude

38:52 Building Trust and Motivation in Mental Health

47:03 Redesigning the Mental Health System

53:58 Embracing the Journey of Life

Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/

If you need support, you can find your local Mind services here: https://www.mind.org.uk/