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
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
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
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
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
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
Interfaith Week – a personal look into Judaism
For our second interview, we spoke to Zbigniew about what his Jewish faith means to him and how it affects his mental wellbeing. What is your religious/spiritual background and how long have you been practising it? Like many Anglo-Poles, my family’s legacy starts with immigration, but this is not a story about assimilation; […]
Author: Maja
Posted on: 11th November 2020
Interfaith Week – a personal look into Zen Buddhism
For Interfaith Week we spoke with three people of different faiths to ask what their faith means to them and how it affects their mental wellbeing. The first of the three is with Ez, who practises Zen Buddhism. What is your religious/spiritual background and how long have you been practising it? My religious/spiritual […]
Author: Maja
Posted on: 11th November 2020
How baking brought us together
A staff member at Mind in Mid Herts told us how she has managed to keep well during the year of 2020 when the pandemic hit. “I really count my blessings especially during this uncertain time for everyone. This helps to stave away any unhelpful thoughts. Not listening to the news too much or paying […]
Author: Adele
Posted on: 29th October 2020
Keeping Well- Self Care Boxes
One of our service users told us how making a self- care box supported her wellbeing. “I have been speaking to Mind since the end of July because I was struggling with low mood from life events and the added impact of Covid-19. When the suggestion was made by my support worker to make a […]
Author: Adele
Posted on: 20th October 2020
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Our football sessions in partnership with Stevenage Football Foundation are back!!
These sessions are for anyone aged 16 and above who would like to get back into exercise and build connections with others.
To sign up please head to our website (in our bio) and fill in a support form, remembering to tick active groups.
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Join us for our weekly walk in St Albans.
When- Every Monday at 12pm
Where- Sopwell Family Centre, St Albans
How to Join- head to our website-
www.mindinmidherts.org.uk/support-for-you/stevenage-and-north-herts/get-set-to-go/
Did you do the 5k Run for Heroes challenge for the NHS last year?
Well, this year you can do it and donate to us!
Participate in a 5k during May, donate £5 to our charity and nominate 5 of your friends to take part. After donating you’ll unlock an exciting goodie bag too 🏃♀️🏃♂️
It’s the perfect way to get active and give back, either by yourself or with a team! To sign up and create your own individual or group fundraising page head to this link runforheroes.justgiving.com/get-involved?charityId=186961 Scroll down and click the 'Learn more about 5k May' button and click 'Sign up'.
We can't wait to get back on this challenge, can you?
1-1 counselling for young people in Stevenage now open for bookings!
The Young People’s Healthy Hub is offering one-to-one counselling sessions with counsellors through Mind in Mid Herts for young people aged 11-17 year olds who live in Stevenage.
Sessions are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3.30 – 6.30pm.
To book or find out more click the below link
www.stevenage.gov.uk/leisure-culture-and-wellbeing/health-and-wellbeing/young-peoples-healthy-hub...
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The Young People's Healthy Hub provides support for mental health and wellbeingTop Tip Thursday
This month is stress awareness month. So what better way to celebrate than to share our top tips for managing stress!
It’s important to take notice of how you are feeling and build in self care to support your wellbeing and reduce stress.
You might be feeling excited about the changes to lockdown, you may also be feeling apprehensive about the changes and the possible new pressures.
Whatever you are feeling it is valid and we are here for you to support you through the changes.
@NickyKuklys @MindInMidHerts_ Aww... 👍 they really do! I highly recommend all these courses and all the activities #Mind put on! #HertsMindNetwork #MindInMidHerts
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