We are delighted to announced that our Futures In Mind service has opened another vital support café. Staff and volunteers from Futures In Mind are opening the new Maldon group at the popular Suzie’s Gift and Tea Shop, which already … Continued
Today is Stress Awareness Day. Being under pressure is a normal part of life, but factors such as poor physical health, can result in stress affecting your mental health. Julie is our new Corporate Fundraising Manager – in this blog, … Continued
Mid and North East Essex Mind held their first Gala Dinner on Thursday 10th October at the Jobserve Community Stadium in Colchester to commemorate World Mental Health Day. Celebrities in attendance to support the event included former England goalkeeper Peter … Continued
Mid and North East Essex Mind, your local mental health charity, is delighted to be partnering up with RED January again – a month long community initiative that encourages people to get active every day to support their mental health. … Continued
*Mid & North East Essex Mind AGM & Time to Change East Essex Hub Launch Postponed* Unfortunately we need to advise you that our AGM & Official launch of the Time to Change East Essex Hub planned for the 18th … Continued
This week, it’s back to school for most children and teenagers which can mean new challenges ahead. New classes, meeting new people and making friends can be really overwhelming, especially on top of the existing pressures of school such as … Continued
Charlotte* uses the STaR service at Mid and North East Essex Mind and here she gives her honest account of her experiences with depression, and how the STaR service helped her to find new ways to cope. The first time … Continued
Hello My name is Ian Brown and I work for the STAR Team at Mid and North East Essex MIND. I offer clients who are experiencing anxiety and depression practical support on issues including housing, benefits, employment debt and social … Continued
When you’re struggling with depression, there are a variety of treatment options available and it can be difficult to make sense of which approach is best for you. Alongside medication to help restore the balance of natural serotonin in the … Continued
In this month’s blog, our Chat with Charlie Service volunteer, Alex*, gives an insight into what it’s like to work within the service and what you can expect if you are considering volunteering. “A day in the life of a … Continued