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In 2023-24, 98% of children and youth reported positive outcomes upon completing treatment with CDI’s clinical services. Explore our 2023-24 Annual Report to learn more about CDI’s innovative mental health services for children, youth and their families: https://lnkd.in/gxVZqEna

Orygen offers evidence-based digital tools to help young people struggling with suicide thoughts. By integrating these into your organisation, you can enhance safety and quality in your service. Preventing suicide isn't just for crisis services - it's everyone's responsibility. Let’s work together to support young people at risk of suicide #youthmentalhealth #suicideprevention #digitalhealth #mentalhealth #orygen

International Boy Child Day, observed on May 16, highlights the importance of addressing the specific needs and challenges faced by boys and young men. It emphasizes the need to promote their health, education, and emotional well-being, recognizing that boys can face issues like mental health struggles, limited access to supportive services, and societal pressures. The day is significant because it brings attention to these challenges and advocates for more resources and support to help boys thrive. By focusing on their needs, we work towards creating a more equitable and supportive environment that benefits everyone in society. #JuvenHealthAfrica #Aolescent&YouthHealth

The lack of mental health care for elderly is a systemic blockage in Australian health and #agedcare. Extreme psychiatric behaviours are not compatible with residential care, nor viable with home care, cannot stay in public hospitals. The Commonwealth and States need to develop an enduring mental health service. It would deliver dignity, safety, and taxpayer efficiency. Act as a source of greater dementia and mental health awareness, training, professional development.

🚨 Advocating for Integrated Care: A Holistic Approach to Co-Existing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders 🚨 In my latest blog post on Nexus Reform LTD, I delve into the pressing need for integrated care models that address the complexities of mental health and substance use together, rather than in isolation. The fragmented systems of care currently in place often fail to meet the nuanced needs of individuals, leading to gaps in service provision, stigma, and barriers to recovery. Through a critical lens, I explore how we can break down these silos and create more effective, compassionate services that truly support those with co-existing conditions. 💡 It’s time to rethink our approach and build a system rooted in dignity, justice, and person-centred care. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/e_A2tVFV #MentalHealth #Addiction #IntegratedCare #SubstanceUse #CEMS #PolicyReform #NexusReform #BridgingTheGap

Social workers and therapists need therapists too❗️Despite our expertise in aiding individuals in trauma processing, resource connection, and system navigation, we are not immune to needing professional support. Imagine assisting 20-30 people weekly in their most vulnerable states while balancing personal and professional life, without access to trained professionals to aid in processing our own thoughts and emotions healthily. We uphold ethical standards that mandate practicing with integrity. Unaddressed emotions and trauma can potentially lead to unethical and harmful behavior. Just as doctors seek medical assistance for physical pain, therapists should not be held to a different standard regarding seeking mental health help. We are human. We experience pain. "Life be lifing" for us too. We are not exceptions. #whohelpsthehelpers #wearenotexempt #therapistsneedtherapists #compassionfatigue #burnoutrecovery

Our evidence-based program the Youth Aware of Mental Health (#YAM) program has been highlighted in the World Health Organization report "Adolescents in a changing world - The case for urgent investment." The report emphasises the urgent need for investment in adolescent mental health. It explores various programs and strategies to support the well-being of young people globally, where #YAM is one of them. Want to read the entire report? Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_kHsw2Q

The #FallRiverReporter recently highlighted our audit of #DCF to help improve mental health services and overall medical treatment for children. Click to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e5fPpU8s #mapoli

Mental health, salaries, funding - every year for the past decade we've been surveying educators about the issues that impact them and how the profession is evolving. As part of our new Ed Trend's mini-episodes of #TeachersinAmerica, we review this year's results and what resources can help educators tackle the problems they're facing: http://spr.ly/6048sJlJQ

Effective and sustainable interventions to address the global burden of mental disorders in children and adolescents require evidence-based research that fully acknowledges the social, cultural and economic challenges. The new issue of Nature Medicine is out, and in this month's editorial we argue that failure to adequately meet and protect the mental health and psychosocial well-being needs of children and adolescents in LMICs now could put an entire generation at risk, with profound social and economic consequences over the long term. Read it now (FREE): link in comments 👇 #mentalhealth #globalhealth #wellbeing #lmics #healthsystems