Mental health

Leanda and her son Steve

Grieving mum's semicolon tattoo event after children tragically took own lives

Schoolfriends Amy Lisney-Smith and Natalie Herd own and run I'm Fine Wellbeing.

Schoolfriends Amy Lisney-Smith and Natalie Herd own and run I'm Fine Wellbeing.

Meet Amy and Natalie: The St Albans schoolfriends turned shop owners

Isaac will also raise money for a mental health charity.

Isaac will also raise money for a mental health charity.

Inspiring Colney Heath athlete sets Ironman challenge wearing 15kg vest

U13 captain Henry handing over the cheque to Hector's House.

U13 captain Henry handing over the cheque to Hector's House.

Charity Fundraiser

New charity registered after former youth rugby player dies

Alex plays music for those living with mental health issues, autism, dementia and special needs.

Alex plays music for those living with mental health issues, autism, dementia and special needs.

St Albans singer-songwriter launches music therapy show

Don't let stress ruin your Christmas this year.

Don't let stress ruin your Christmas this year.

Holiday stress: 5 tips to have a calm Christmas

The summer holidays are long and are not always easy, so be kind to yourself and your children.

The summer holidays are long and are not always easy, so be kind to yourself and your children.

Children's mental health: Seven steps to surviving the six week holidays

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust has revealed its figures for 2019 and 2020.

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust has revealed its figures for 2019 and 2020.

Revealed: Increase in children reaching out to mental health services under lockdown

St Albans primary school celebrates mental health award

Stacey Turner of It's OK To Say was training to take part in a charity Channel swim later this year, but is now suffering from coronavirus.

Stacey Turner of It's OK To Say was training to take part in a charity Channel swim later this year, but is now suffering from coronavirus.

Mental health awareness charity founder warns about Covid dangers

Chris Sibley and his son TJ, who took his own life in 2014.

Chris Sibley and his son TJ, who took his own life in 2014.

'Every other call is from a parent desperate about their child' - How bereaved Herts parents hope to overhaul suicide prevention in the UK

A new report, called the Hertfordshire Suicide Audit, said suicides in the county were already rising annually before Covid-19 hit.

A new report, called the Hertfordshire Suicide Audit, said suicides in the county were already rising annually before Covid-19 hit.

Mental health crises double amid COVID-19 - and experts predict more over Christmas

Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is launching a new NHS 111 service. Picture: HPFT

Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is launching a new NHS 111 service. Picture: HPFT

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: Trust launches round-the-clock support for Herts residents

It's OK To Say artwork by Helena Mackevych.

It's OK To Say artwork by Helena Mackevych.

Coronavirus crisis: advice and guidance for children from mental health awareness campaign It’s OK To Say

Children's Mental Health Week 2020 with It's OK To Say: Busy Bees.

Children's Mental Health Week 2020 with It's OK To Say: Busy Bees.

It’s OK To Say: Community comes together for St Albans’ second Children’s Mental Health Week

Stacey Turner, founder of the It's OK To Say campaign.

Stacey Turner, founder of the It's OK To Say campaign.

It’s OK To Say: Self-care should be our focus for the year ahead

Stacey Turner of It's OK To Say.

Stacey Turner of It's OK To Say.

It’s OK To Say: Prepare yourself mentally for the year ahead

Stacey Turner with her daughters Emily and Molly.

Stacey Turner with her daughters Emily and Molly.

Finding your good intentions for the New Year with It’s OK To Say

Stacey Turner, Emily Norton and Amber Giddings.

Stacey Turner, Emily Norton and Amber Giddings.

Oaklands College art exhibition brings new dimension to It’s OK To Say campaign

It's OK To Say campaign founder Stacey Turner, SCouncillor Annie Brewster and Archant group editor Matt Adams at the launch of Children's Mental Health Week last year. Picture: DANNY LOO

It's OK To Say campaign founder Stacey Turner, SCouncillor Annie Brewster and Archant group editor Matt Adams at the launch of Children's Mental Health Week last year. Picture: DANNY LOO

World Mental Health Day: Celebrating highlights from first year of It’s OK To Say campaign

The Edge producer John McKenna, It's OK To Say's Stacey Turner, and England cricketer Monty Panesar.

The Edge producer John McKenna, It's OK To Say's Stacey Turner, and England cricketer Monty Panesar.

It’s OK To Say: St Albans producer’s cricket documentary screening attended by Monty Panesar

The garden is part of a social prescribing programme at Parkbury House. Picture: Paul McNally

The garden is part of a social prescribing programme at Parkbury House. Picture: Paul McNally

It’s OK To Say: St Albans GP surgery prescribes gardening instead of medicine

Stacey Turner from the It's OK To Say campaign with the Kilimanjaro dessert and cocktails.

Stacey Turner from the It's OK To Say campaign with the Kilimanjaro dessert and cocktails.

It’s OK To Say: Kilimanjaro climb inspires St Albans restaurant

Felix White, Graeme Swann, Barney Douglas, James Anderson, Paul Collingwood, Monty Panesar, Tim Bresnan, Ian Bell, Jonathan Trott, Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook and Steven Finn attend the world premiere of 'The Edge'. Picture: Dave J Hogan

Felix White, Graeme Swann, Barney Douglas, James Anderson, Paul Collingwood, Monty Panesar, Tim Bresnan, Ian Bell, Jonathan Trott, Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook and Steven Finn attend the world premiere of 'The Edge'. Picture: Dave J Hogan

St Albans producer’s cricket documentary explores players’ mental pressures