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serious , support or silly? Do you think that a person who suffers from pain always needs support or solutions? Humanitarian workers suffer from wars and crises just like those who live them. and correct approach is not always in support or finding solutions, but sometimes it is naive behavior, getting the person out of the circle of thinking and pain has many ways. Always remember that timing is important in choosing the way you face different situations IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support #mentalhealthawareness. #mentalhealthmatters. #mentalhealthrecovery. #humanitarian 

Good humanitarianism is helping people to help themselves get back on their own feet.

Ever wonder what happens when you dial 9-8-8? Join DeafLEAD and DeafHealth in a conversation about the three digit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provided by the federal government. Have more questions for us? Comment below! DeafHealth advocates for access in healthcare and DeafLEAD provides a safe space for anyone in need of support. Deaf LEAD provides 24/7 crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, interpreting, and mental health support services. #988Lifeline #MentalHealth #YouMatter . . . #LearnFromDeafPeople #ASL #Deaf #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #DeafEcosystem #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #DeafPride #DeafCulture #DeafWellness #Communication #Health #Access #ASLVideos #DeafHealth [Video Description: The post has a video thumbnail with a teal shading overlaid. The middle has a white stripe with the title “What happens when you call a crisis line” in blue text. In the video: two individuals have a conversation with each other. Aylah wears a white shirt and clear rimmed glasses. Jovannah wears green glasses with a vest and brown rimmed glasses. Transcript: (Aylah) I’m having a difficult time with a few life changes right now. I’m thinking about contacting 9-8-8 for support. I’m not sure what to expect... (Jovanna)I completely understand. DeafLEAD has trained crisis counselors ready to provide assistance and resources. Give us a call, I'll show you how it works. (Aylah gets on the computer and the screen shows her going online to www.988lifeline.org (or call/text) and going on the “for Deaf & Hard of Hearing” and scrolling down to click the bottom with “ASL NOW”) (Jovanna) As you can see, you can easily connect with a trained crisis counselor fluent in ASL. You do not have to share any information about your name or location. All information is entirely confidential. (Aylah) That’s good to know, what do I do now? (Jovanna) You take the lead! We listen to you, share empathy, and provide support or resources as needed. (Aylah) I know others who are struggling as well. Can I recommend 9-8-8 as a resource for them? (Jovanna) Yes, please share this resource! This resource is available nationwide for Deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, DeafBlind, and ASL users. (Aylah) Thank you so much! This is really a valuable resource and so easy to remember. 9-8-8. Thanks!

Registration is now open to participate in EU-PROMENS, a European multidisciplinary training and exchange programme for #mentalhealth professionals, financed by the #EU4Health programme with EUR 9 million. Health workers, educators, community workers, and policymakers can apply for the following, fully-financed opportunities: - A training programme: learn about the latest evidence-based practices for support, recovery, prevention and promotion in mental health, with special focus on vulnerable groups. - An exchange programme: take part in peer-to-peer learning and exchange activities. EU-PROMENS implements flagship 15 ‘Initiative for more and better trained professionals in the EU’ of the Commission Communication on a comprehensive approach to mental health. More information on how to get involved https://lnkd.in/e63cqQY5

Come on British Transport Police…. British Transport Police You can do better…. Some of your senior Officers seem completely indifferent to improving outcomes for people with poor mental health on your railway lines. Suicidal people, desperate people. I am referring to the position in Cornwall. You have been offered completely free support - help in managing incidents, crisis negotiation, help in supporting your staff, providing psychological First Aid and de-brief. You absolutely haven’t got it covered down here. Your counter intuitive approach and indifferent attitude must improve. With decisions being made by an senior Officer some 250 miles away, where is the real commitment to improving outcomes in the SW? *Rethink. Improve. Make positive change* What happened to: “See it. Say it. Sorted” 🤷🏽♂️

This graphic describes a vision for supporting Londoners through mental health crisis, while also recognising some of the current challenges. It was developed with Simeon Banks-Tubi at Kooth Digital Health (United Kingdom) during and following an event for NHS, local government, VSCE organisations, individuals and families. Here, the London All-Age Mental Health Crisis Care Concordat flows through the city via the River Thames. The characters in this graphic are fictionalised (therefore anonymised), they are drawing on their resources and strengths, but are also in need of help. Services take different forms, an emergency uniformed response, an informal setting with a cup of tea and a sofa, 24/7 access, advocacy, restraint. The combination of word and image intentionally reflect some people’s realities, and raise questions rather than painting a perfect scene. For example, one interaction within the image suggests that a Black or other racialised young person is being targeted by police, while another shows medical restraint which maybe appropriate, or inappropriate. Graphics like these are complex, they draw on relevant research, and invite the reader to engage with stories, ideas and dialogue. #VisualMethods #Storytelling #MentalHealth #London      

✍🏼 The July blog post is up! Early psychosocial intervention can make a world of difference! It's all about providing support and resources to those in need, in the immediate aftermath of a critical incident Early intervention helps to prevent more serious issues down the road. This month’s article is written for all first responders, victim support workers, social workers, and volunteer crisis responder teams. It is also directed towards our political leaders, to act, and support your frontline workers. Early intervention has long term cost savings, but … you can also save a life. “The Importance of Early Psychosocial Intervention” Find the new article in my blog, posted here: https://evazachary.ca/blog Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the article. As always, I would love to hear from you. Share your comments below, or email me at hello@evazachary.ca #TraumaSupport #Trauma #MentalHealthMatters #EarlyIntervention #SupportAndCare #BreakTheStigma

#DYK: School-based #MentalHealth & psychosocial support is a required component in every #ECW country investment – helping crisis-affected children cope+heal from stress & adversity to reach their full potential! Learn about ECW’s approach to #MHPSS💚 ➡️http://bit.ly/3pV6en6

Police in New Zealand – as with many other jurisdictions – are facing significant growth in callouts to mental health incidents, and are considering various approaches; new research by Auckland University of Technology Associate Professor Katey Thom, and Sarah Gordon, Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Otago, suggests that shifting to a trauma-informed support system could improve responses and reduce police involvement. ❝Our research shows a shift to a trauma-informed support system could be a game changer. It has the potential to greatly reduce police involvement while improving support for individuals in distress.❞ ❝Our analysis of 111 calls suggests mental health or social service providers could lead most responses without the need for police.❞ ❝While police often felt they needed more specialist training, the research identified a basic humanistic response was most important to the people they serve.❞ ❝Police must be confident in using a trauma-informed approach that emphasises humanistic engagement across all frontline policing.❞ https://lnkd.in/eswWK-eB #lawenforcement #policing #police #mentalhealth NZ Police

THE TRAUMA OF IMMIGRATION Human migration is not new. Only the most difficult circumstances would compel people to leave behind their homes and countries of origin in search of a better life. People leave behind everything they know. Reasons include violence, corruption, poverty, climate change, religious persecution, and more. Often, their journey is perilous. They may endure further violence, inhumane conditions, prejudice, racism, continued poverty, and limited access to needed resources, such as housing and medical care. They also become social scapegoats — an easy group to blame for our deteriorating social fabric. The truth is, over time, they typically contribute far more resources than they take. Jillian gives an accurate local assessment of the current situation and advises on how to help. https://lnkd.in/eVrcArVJ Learn about the trauma of immigration: https://lnkd.in/eW3KYWkq Sign up for announcements of future monthly Trauma Training Tuesdays: https://lnkd.in/en3V-xbq WorcesterACTs.org