May marks Mental Health Awareness Month and on 15 May the Isle of Man mental health training business Manx Minds will be hosting its annual conference.

Taking place at Babagge's at the Mountain View Innovation Centre, it's open to anyone interested in promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.

It's described as a 'chance to learn, connect, and share ideas with others who care about making a difference.'

There'll also be talks from guest speakers: Diana Parkes (Co-Founder of the Joanna Simpson Foundation), Sarah McIntosh (CEO of Mental Health First Aid England), Heather Melvin (Director of Rock 2 Recovery), and Graham Makepeace-Warne (Manx Wildlife Trust).

In this edition of Newscast, Manx Radio speaks with Ali Vondy - founder of Manx Minds - about what people can expect from this year's conference.