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Just Talk provides mental health and wellbeing tools and info for young people, parents/carers and professionals working with young people.

12/09/2025

✏️ Your words, your voice, your music!

The Just Talk Week Songwriting Competition is here! Young people aged 10–20 are invited to create original lyrics or a full song about mental health, emotions, or the power of talking. 🎶

📅 Deadline: 1st November 2025
📧 How to enter: Send your entries to JustTalk@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Share your story through music, express yourself, and help reduce stigma around mental health 💙
Find out more or get help at 👉 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/songcomp2025

12/09/2025

HCT NHS Charity is launching a wall art competition to design brand-new contactless donation stations, and they want YOU to get involved! 👨‍🎨

Draw it.
Paint it.
Design it.
Sketch it.

No matter your style, this is your chance to leave your mark on a lasting piece of community art while helping us raise vital funds for patient care and support services.

Winners will:
✅See their artwork featured on our new wall installations
✅Receive a special prize
✅Be celebrated at our big unveiling event later this year!

Find out more and download a design submission form from our website. Entries to be submitted by Friday 3 October 2025

Send entries to: hct.charity@nhs.net (include your name, age & contact details)

11/09/2025

We’d love families and young people to put the Wellbeing into practice. If your child/teen has 20 minutes to spare, ask them to complete the free e-learning for ideas to help them to power through autumn changes https://buff.ly/3guT3nM

10/09/2025

Every life matters. 💙 On World Su***de Prevention Day, we remember that many young people experience feelings of hopelessness – but with the right support, things can and do get better.

How you can help:
💬 Start conversations. Ask how your child is feeling and really listen.
👂 Encourage them to talk to a trusted adult or professional if things feel too much.
🌟 Remind them that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
📞 Know where to turn – help is available for both young people and parents.

Together, by breaking down stigma and supporting open conversations, we can help save lives.
Find out more or get help at 👉 https://www.justtalkherts.org/just-talk-herts.aspx

***dePreventionDay

10/09/2025

This year’s ***dePreventionDay is focused on helping people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts to tell family or friends. Advice on helping to interrupt people’s thoughts and to express their feelings, so they can get the help they need is available from Samaritans https://buff.ly/CIdy0I0

09/09/2025

After the summer holidays, it can take time for children and young people to get back into school routines. Healthy habits support both learning and emotional wellbeing.

Here are some small but powerful steps:
🍎 Plan balanced meals and snacks – steady energy helps concentration.
🛏️ Re-establish regular sleep patterns – earlier bedtimes make mornings calmer.
📅 Keep a simple daily routine – structure reduces stress.
💧 Encourage water instead of fizzy drinks – it helps focus and mood.

Healthy routines are just as important for mental health as they are for physical health.

Find out more or get help at 👉 https://www.justtalkherts.org/just-talk-herts.aspx

09/09/2025

The Lumi Nova game encourages children to learn how to manage and reduce symptoms of anxiety, whilst building resilience.
The skills they learn will also support them long term, helping to build their confidence.

To find out more and get access to the game, see the link in our comments 😌

08/09/2025

As well as free early help 1-1 and group support for Herts children and young people having eating &/or body image difficulties, First Steps ED offer free guided self-help resources for young people, parents and carers (use code FSEDHERTS at: https://buff.ly/PEE1USD. First Steps ED support is on hand for anyone regardless of ability, background or identity.

05/09/2025

Help your child/teen to power through autumn changes by encouraging them to join an online emotional wellbeing group.

With Youth is a free Digital Wellbeing Service for 5-18-year-olds from Hertfordshire Mind Network- part of Hertfordshire's Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (Herts CYPMHS). 3 free online groups are running this September. Find out more and register now! https://buff.ly/yRLEiRJ

• Anger Avengers for helping 7-12-year-olds turn big feelings into super strengths. https://buff.ly/Jj4HN4W

• Calm Club for ages 15+ for finding calm and building confidence. https://buff.ly/WEJOWqq

• Creative Minds age-appropriate sessions for exploring feelings through art, games and writing https://buff.ly/DFMEjjY

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05/09/2025

🎶 Just Talk Week Songwriting Competition – Get Involved! 🎶

Are you (or someone you know) aged 10–20 and passionate about music? This November, we’re inviting young people across Hertfordshire to take part in our songwriting competition! 🎤🎹🎸
✨ The theme: “Music for your mental health – It’s ok not to be ok.”
✨ Entries can be original lyrics, or a full song.
✨ There are exciting prizes – plus a chance to perform at a special community concert!

📅 Deadline: 1 November 2025
📧 How to enter: Email your lyrics (and optional audio/video) to JustTalk@hertfordshire.gov.uk. Please include your name, school, and year group.

This is a chance to express yourself, celebrate the power of music, and help reduce the stigma around talking about mental health. 💙

Find out more or get help at 👉 https://www.justtalkherts.org/just-talk-herts.aspx

04/09/2025

🔍 Have Your Say: Help Shape Hertfordshire’s New VAWG Strategy

Hertfordshire County Council and Police are seeking your views and experiences of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) to better understand what more can be done to prevent abuse and support those affected.

🗣️ Who can take part?
Anyone who lives in, works in, or visits Hertfordshire – regardless of gender identity, age, sexuality, ethnicity or background.

📅 Survey open until Friday 19th September
📲 Take part now: https://surveys.hertfordshire.gov.uk/s/8PJ5MA/
📩 For questions or a print version, email: CCSU@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Let’s work together to make Hertfordshire safer for all.

04/09/2025

Parents/carers are invited to join a free “Spot the Signs” Su***de Prevention webinar from Hertfordshire Mind Network on 15 September 7-9pm. E: cyp@hertsmindnetwork.org to book your free place ***dePreventionDay

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