My Volunteering Story – Izzy

How long have you been volunteering for Mind in Mid Herts? How did you hear about them? I have been volunteering since January 2021 and I honestly haven’t looked back since. I have always been aware of Mind in Mid Herts and the great work that they do. One of my friends was a previous […]

Author: Maja
Posted on: 19th June 2021

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My Volunteering Story – Eve

How long have you been volunteering for Mind in Mid Herts? How did you hear about them? I got back into contact with Mind in Mid Herts at the start of lockdown and have been volunteering for around 9 months now. I’d of course heard about the charity ‘Mind’ before from many places but while […]

Author: Adele
Posted on: 18th May 2021

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Eco-Anxiety

It’s no secret that we’re in a climate crisis. We are reminded of it everywhere we go– on the News, the radio, social media, posters, adverts, in wall art in cities throughout the world… Even as I write this a radio advert has mentioned it. Now more than ever, it’s really important that we come […]

Author: Maja
Posted on: 14th May 2021

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Mental Health Survey- Have your say!

Mind in Mid Herts and Hertfordshire Mind Network are carrying out a survey to understand more about how Covid19 and the past 12 months has impacted on people living in Hertfordshire, to help inform the ongoing development of support.  This survey will cover social support enabling people to come together with their peers to enjoy […]

Author: Adele
Posted on: 30th April 2021

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Being Transgender

For our final LGBT History Month blog piece, one of our service users shared with us her journey as a Transgender woman. She also reminds us that is it never too late to be true to yourself!    I identify as a mature – in my 67th year, Trans-gender female. There are not many of […]

Author: Maja
Posted on: 11th February 2021

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Being Bi

  Growing up in Manchester with a large and active gay community, I very much embraced that side of myself and was made to feel very comfortable. I was Chair of the Equal Opportunities Committee at work and was openly gay. Things got difficult however when I realised that I was still attracted to men […]

Author: Maja
Posted on: 9th February 2021

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The Power of Small

Time to Talk day will be a little different to how we celebrated previous years, this year our Access and Engagement Manager, Adele talks about what the power of small means to her in our latest blog.   The power of small. When I was in school, like many I wanted to be an adult, […]

Author: Adele
Posted on: 3rd February 2021

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The Census is Coming

Households across England and Wales will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021.   What is the census? The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It’s been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of […]

Author: Maja
Posted on: 26th January 2021

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A Coronavirus Christmas

The number one thing I am asked at the moment is “how are people going to take care of their mental health THIS Christmas?” The truth is that festive celebrations may look a little different this year, and it is understandable that this may leave many of us feeling disappointed, sad or worried. We have […]

Author: Adele
Posted on: 18th December 2020

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Interfaith Week – a personal look into Christianity

For our final interview we spoke to a woman who has practised Christianity since childhood, about her faith and it’s impact on her mental health.   What is your religious/spiritual background and how long have you been practising it? I was brought up and christened a Roman Catholic in a UK refugee camp by my […]

Author: Maja
Posted on: 12th November 2020

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