Working Well from Home
Whilst we ready ourselves for the Coronavirus pandemic, many of us are having to consider making drastic changes to our day to day routine. Having to work from home can have a significant impact on our productivity, our social world and our wellbeing. If you are going to take on remote-working; perhaps for the first time, we […]
Author: Maja
Posted on: 24th March 2020
Looking after your Mental Health in isolation
The world can seem like a scary place at the moment, but it may also seem like a scary place if you’ve been forced to or have chosen to self-isolate or social distance because spending time alone or being cooped up in the house, is not ideal for some people. However, it doesn’t have to […]
Author: Maja
Posted on: 23rd March 2020
Self Care
Self-care is a priority not a luxury Self-care means giving yourself permission to pause Put yourself at the top of your to-do list every day and the rest will fall into place If you scroll through any social media account you are likely to see the phrases above, often written in a beautiful font on […]
Author: Maja
Posted on: 25th February 2020
Meet the Team
At Mind in Mid Herts we pride ourselves on delivering the best quality training around. We differ from other providers, as all our trainers are mental health practitioners, with a range of experience in education and the mental health sector.
Author: Maja
Posted on: 10th February 2020
Blue Monday
Feeling Blue? Christmas has come and gone, money is tight, the days are cold and we are still in the midst of winter darkness. It is no surprise then that the 3rd Monday of the year has been coined as Blue Monday. The winter and festive months can be difficult for anyone; breeding feelings of […]
Author: Maja
Posted on: 17th January 2020
Have yourself a mindful little Christmas
Christmas is said to be the most wonderful time of the year, but with heightened expectations, family stress and a long shopping list the festive season can often leave us feeling overwhelmed. This is where Mindfulness can support us. According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Centre for Mindfulness in […]
Author: Maja
Posted on: 16th December 2019
Living with change: Ageing
This month I celebrated my birthday! Much like New Year these annual landmarks bring about a period of reflection. It is normal to measure yourself against where you were this time last year, for better or worse. New Year brings resolutions and with that, the tradition of ignoring them – it is common to see […]
Author: Nicholas
Posted on: 27th November 2019
‘Mental illness does not discriminate’ – An interview with Lasian
To celebrate ‘Black History Month’ we asked Lasian some questions about her heritage and what mental health means to her as a black woman in the UK.
Author: Maja
Posted on: 29th October 2019
Living with change
What you are about to read is a blog retelling, and reflecting on, my experiences of change. We all go through life-altering changes as we age, move house, go to school, realise you hate going to school, get a job, fall in love, fall out of love. These can be some of the most exciting […]
Author: Nicholas
Posted on: 9th October 2019
Over the last year we are proud to have supported over 1500 people in Hertfordshire
Over the last year we are proud to have supported over 1500 people in Hertfordshire contributing towards positive mental health. We all have mental health and throughout our lifetime everyone moves up and down the continuum to varying degrees from one end being positive mental health and the other end being mental illness.
Author: StuAdmin
Posted on: 23rd July 2019
Mindline Trans+ National Helpline
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Elefriends
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Our next online support course ‘Learning to Relax’, part of the ‘Living Well’ series, is taking place via Zoom (free to download) on Wednesday the 8th of April.
This course aims to equip participants with a good understanding of what stress is & to equip learners with a range of strategies to effectively manage their stress.
Book onto the course via our website: www.mindinmidherts.org.uk/support-for-you/digital-courses/
or at: mindinmidherts.eventbrite.co.uk/
Cost: Only £20
As your local mental health charity, we need your support more than ever.
We are taking every precaution to protect the people who use our services, supporters, volunteers and staff regarding COVID-19 – we are currently still able to support people by telephone, online groups, training courses, and workshops.
During this difficult time, any donation big or small will be gratefully received, and will ensure that we can continue to fund our vital services for local people experiencing mental ill health.
If you would like donate, please click on the link: www.mindinmidherts.org.uk/product/donate/
We truly appreciate it! Thank you 😊
Our first online course ‘Feeling Well’ part of the ‘Living Well’ courses is taking place next Tuesday 7th of April.
Book your place via: mindinmidherts.eventbrite.co.uk/
or www.mindinmidherts.org.uk/support-for-you/digital-courses/
If you’d like to gain an understanding of depression; its causes & symptoms & the chance to develop a range of strategies to effectively manage your mood, then book on, as there are only 16 places available.
This month is Stress Awareness Month!
At a time like this, there's probably never been a better time to talk about stress.
The Stress Management Society have some great advice about how to deal with your own stress:
"⭐️Talk about Stress and it’s effects – lets work together to reduce the stigma that is associated with stress by talking about the topic openly and freely with friends, family and colleagues.
⭐️Share your coping mechanisms – if something has worked for you why not share it. It might benefit someone you care about and in the meantime it might help you take your focus off your own challenges.
⭐️Be nice to those who are stressed and anxious – we are all undoubtedly going to experience stress and anxiety in our lifetime so treat others going through wit with compassion and empathy.
⭐️Look after yourself – we all need to think more about self –care. Take time out of your day to relax or do something that you enjoy. Don’t forget to exercise and eat well, even when you feel too stressed."
They also have some great info, including a 'Stress Guide', free to download & lots of stress solution ideas on their website:
www.stress.org.uk/national-stress-awareness-month-2019/
Rethink have webpage on stress too, check it out here -->
www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/living-with-mental-illness/wellbeing-physical-health/stres...
For more practical approaches for dealing with stress click the link: www.mindinmidherts.org.uk/support-for-you/stress-reduction-resources/ to download our resource that you can use at home & links to other resources.
Take care of yourselves 💙
We wanted to share some good news with you all 🎉
In March, @SandringhamSchool in St Albans donated an incredible £7320.68 to us! 😀What a smashing amount!
We're so incredibly grateful to all of the students, teachers & parents generosity & so pleased we have your support.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💙
Stay home, stay safe. Be kind to yourself and others
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#YoungPeople #YCHertfordshire check out @MindInMidHerts_ #Online #support courses for help on how to manage #stress and promote #Wellbeing - https://twitter.com/MindInMidHerts_/status/1245976922921881604
Children's Free Resource:
This short article is child friendly and has pictures and diagrams to help explain how our brain works when we feel stressed. It also offers a widely used technique to help calm the mind and respond
https://www.intowellbeing.co.uk/children-s-page
#wellbeing #ThankfulThursday
Our online support course #LearningtoRelax, part of the #LivingWell series, is taking place via @zoom_us on:
Weds 8 April.
Attendees will gain an understanding of what #stress is & strategies to manage their own 🛀
Book via: https://www.mindinmidherts.org.uk/support-for-you/digital-courses/website
or: http://mindinmidherts.eventbrite.co.uk/
Lots of people are feeling low - with no routine & motivation. Top Tip:
Don’t wait for motivation - start by planning small manageable activities & structure into your day!
For ideas on managing your mood; join us for our
‘Feeling Well Digital Course’ https://www.mindinmidherts.org.uk/product/feeling-well-digital-course/
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