AN inspirational speaker and mental health campaigner is to host a special live event to give people the motivation to change their lives.

Steve Carr, who has spent the past year travelling the country holding seminars and mental health workshops, has urged people to attend Mindcanyon Live 2017, which takes place at Meca in Regent Circus on Saturday.

Steve has experienced his own mental health problems in the past and his seminar will bring together speakers and campaigners from across the UK.

Steve said: “It’s all about overcoming obstacles and going from confusion to clarity. It’s intended for people who can’t see anything positive in life and people can expect to hear some amazing stories.

“The aim of Mindcanyon Live is to motivate, inspire and free people from doubts, negativity and overcome limiting beliefs. You will step out of your way, recreate your story and change your perspective on how you see things.”

South Swindon MP Robert Buckland, a passionate supporter of mental health issues, will open proceedings at 10am.

It has been billed as the first event of its kind in Swindon.

“I thought about the idea after engaging with business owners across the UK and doing a lot of personal development work, said Steve.

“I’ve been focusing on helping individuals and companies deal with mental health issues and finding information and services that will help them through troubled times.”

“Mindcanyon Live,” Steve promised, “will be like nothing you've experienced before.”

At the age of 15, Steve lost his brother and it had a huge impact on him. Since then, he experienced mental health problems, drug addiction and homelessness.

But he has used his past traumas in a positive way and is keen to help others going through similar travails.

Looking ahead to Saturday, he said: “I’m really looking forward to it. But it’s the first time I’ve ever done something as big as this, so at the moment I am a mixture of excited and nervous – but it’s looking good.”

Tickets cost £20 and can be purchased by logging on to www.eventbrite.co.uk and typing in Mindcanyon Live 2017.

For more details search for Mindcanyon on Facebook.