Help us help Hertfordshire – Suicide Prevention Network Survey 2019
In 2018 Public Health and the Local Suicide Prevention Network with Spot the Signs conducted research to find out how aware people are of suicide in Hertfordshire and what Hertfordshire County Council are doing about it. They received an amazing response from over 700 people which they are utilising to inform their suicide prevention strategy. […]
Author: Nicholas
Posted on: 21st February 2020
New Volunteering Form
At Mind in Mid Herts we are constantly trying to make it easier for our supporters to get involved. That is why we have developed a new volunteer application form which will get you helping out in less time and with little hassle! We offer many voluntary opportunities across our four centres including sessional […]
Author: Nicholas
Posted on: 18th November 2019
St Albans Half Marathon – Community Chosen Charity vote
We are one of the nominated charities for the 2020 St Albans half marathon! And you, the community can decide who the main beneficiary for the ’39th St Albans Half Marathon’ will be. Please click the link http://bit.ly/SAHMCharity20 to vote for us. Thank you. The vote closes 30/11/2019
Author: Maja
Posted on: 6th November 2019
Newest donation from Balstock Music Festival in Baldock!
Thank you to the wonderful volunteers and all the people who attended the Balstock Music Festival who gave so generously and raised £2,500 for Mind in Mid Herts
Author: Maja
Posted on: 6th November 2019
HPFT’s Spot the Signs campaign launches free life-saving “Stay Alive” App
A free life-saving App called “Stay Alive” which is packed with really useful features to help people stay mentally well has been launched in Hertfordshire. The App’s aim is to help people in times of crisis to feel that suicide is not their only option. It has tools to help keep people safer, together with […]
Author: StuAdmin
Posted on: 23rd July 2019
Good Mental Health for summer 2019
Mental health problems do not discriminate with 1 in 4 people from all backgrounds experiencing a mental health difficulty every year in the UK. They cannot just be ‘turned off’ because of the warmer weather and for many people it can be hard to enjoy what is deemed to be a more exciting time of […]
Author: StuAdmin
Posted on: 23rd July 2019
Man Up Men Do Cry Video News
For World Mental Health Day 2018 we created a video with East Herts Council and Screaming Goat media called #ManUpMenDoCry film. It’s aim? To get Men talking about their mental health. Watch the video here:
Author: StuAdmin
Posted on: 23rd July 2019
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
Elefriends
Elefriends 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
Mental Health A-Z
Information and advice on a huge range of mental health topics from the National Mind website. Find out more
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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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