World Mental Health Day 2024

Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The theme for 2024, set by the World Federation of Mental Health, is "It is time to prioritize mental health in the workplace”.

World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health.

Hertfordshire and Mid Essex Talking Therapies will be out and about in the local area and we will also provide a programme of online activities throughout the day which you can sign up for now. We hope you can join us as part of our celebrations and to raise awareness.

Dealing with Depression webinar

Thursday 10th October: 11:00am - 12:00pm 

Our Dealing with Depression webinar takes a look at the origins and experience of depression. It looks at tools and techniques to help you understand your own feelings and make positive changes.

Key topics covered:

  • Explanations for the experience of depression: there are multiple causes
  • Ways to understand depression: how therapists view depression
  • Behavioural tools: small things anyone can do which will lift mood
  • Cognitive tools: mental exercises to explore and challenge negative and unhelpful thinking

Click here to book your free place to the Dealing with Depression webinar.

Mental Health Awareness Training (online)

Thursday 10th October: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Our free online Mental Health Awareness Training workshop raises awareness of common mental health problems and provides tools and techniques to support colleagues struggling with pressures at work, service users navigating challenging lives, friends, and family. Improving your understanding of mental health difficulties could benefit many people around you.

This brief overview session identifies key contributors to mental health challenges, signs and symptoms of mental health difficulties, and ways in which you can open sensitive conversations, develop a plan of action, and build trust. The webinar includes information about NHS Talking Therapies and how to support others to engage more closely with the local mental health team. 

Click here to secure your free place to the Mental Health Awareness Training session.

Out and About in your local community

Meet our Hertfordshire and Mid Essex Teams and discover how we can support your mental wellbeing. Stop by our stall for valuable information, resources, and a friendly chat.

We're here to help you prioritise your mental health and wellbeing.

Tuesday 8th October:

Watford Hospital, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Thursday 10th October:

Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, 9:30am - 3:00pm

Hemel Hempstead Hospital, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Come say hello!