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Looking after our Sleep
We all need our sleep, but this doesn’t stop us having problems with it from time to time. Sometimes we might find it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep or you might start waking up earlier. Our mental health can also have an effect on our sleep and likewise poor sleep can influence our mental […]
Author: Ollie Rowe
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100km Cycle Challenge across the toughest climbs in Hertfordshire
The Rotary Club of Amwell are kindly arranging this event on Sunday 3 April to raise funds for Mind in Mid Herts in honour of Ben Pegram, the son of a Rotary member who tragically died at the age of 23. There will also be a shorter route of 25km and a festival […]
Author: Nicholas
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Coping with Christmas
Christmas time can be a challenging time for all of us and it’s important that we think about how we’re going to look after our own mental health during this festive period. Here are some things to consider to help look after our own wellbeing this Christmas. It’s ok to prioritise what’s best for you, even […]
Author: Ollie Rowe
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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: Nicholas
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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: Nicholas
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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: Nicholas
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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: Nicholas
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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: Nicholas
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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: Nicholas
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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: Nicholas
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Mindline Trans+ National Helpline
Mindline Trans+ is a confidential, emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid, or non-binary. Find out more

Side by Side Online Chat
Side by Side is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Find out more