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
Self Love
We are delighted to have received this submission from Katie on the topic of ‘Self Love’. Here is what Katie had to say: Self love! We hear the term a lot but what does it actually mean? For someone like myself who struggles with mental health issues it doesn’t sit comfortably. The idea of walking […]
Author: Maja
Posted on: 6th July 2020
Pride at Work – creating an inclusive work environment
June is Pride Month; a time of year where LGBTQI+ people and their allies march across the world in celebration and protest. This year will be a little different, due to the coronavirus pandemic, many gatherings will be cancelled. However, it is still vital that we take time to celebrate and see what change we […]
Author: Maja
Posted on: 15th June 2020
Volunteers Week – Meet Matt
For Volunteers Week we asked one of our volunteers who has recently become a staff member, to tell us about his experience of volunteering with Mind in Mid Herts… Why did you choose to volunteer for Mind in Mid Herts? Having heard about Mind in Mid Herts through a lecturer at university, who […]
Author: Maja
Posted on: 4th June 2020
Resilience
We are delighted to have received this submission from Hollis on the topic of ‘Resilience’. Here is what Hollis had to say: In an ideal world this would not be needed or if it was would be an insignificant skill. These days it’s getting more of a skill than a natural process, in everyday […]
Author: Nicholas
Posted on: 1st June 2020

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