National Stress Awareness Month – April 2024
Stress Awareness Month raises awareness about stress causes and how to combat it in today’s busy life. Stress can stem from work and personal relationships, and coping methods vary for each person. Understanding this month can assist those struggling with stress, offering guidance and support. Get ready to engage with Stress Awareness Month!
World Bipolar Day – 30th March 2024
WBD aims to promote global awareness around Bipolar and combat social stigma & discrimination. Through international collaboration, WBD seeks to provide diverse populations with valuable information about bipolar disorders, fostering greater understanding and compassion towards those affected by the illness. Let’s come together to support World Bipolar Day! Websites such as Rethink Mental Illness , Bipolar UK & World Bipolar Day share information, events and personal experiences around Bipolar.
DSPL2 Coffee Morning
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Herts CYPS Mental Health Directory
Click here to access an up to date list of services in Hertfordshire that provide early intervention and specialist support for children and young people’s mental health
Online Education Programme for parents/carers
Carers in Hertfordshire are offering an online Education Programme for parents/carers of secondary age children and young people who are receiving
support from HPFT CAMHS or STEP 2 or counselling through Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services.
Click here for further information
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 13th May – Sunday 19th May 2024 – The theme this year is “Movement: moving for our mental health”. Move your way by finding something that moves your body and mind!
Neurodiversity Support Hub Extended Hours
In response to feedback and to better serve the community, we have extended the opening hours of the Neurodiversity Support Hub in term time only . In addition to the current hours the hub will now be open two afternoons and one evening each week. In school holidays the hours will revert back to the current hours of Monday to Friday 9AM – 1PM and will continue to remain closed on Bank Holidays.
Term time Opening Hours are:
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 9AM – 1PM
- Tuesday and Thursday – 9AM – 3PM
- Wednesday Evening (by appt only) – 7PM – 9PM
How to Deal With Anxiety: 13 Ways to Cope
Anxiety symptoms can be distressing and can adversely impact your life. Though treatment needs will differ from person to person, there are many techniques for coping with anxiety that you can try on your own.
