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Opening up conversations about tough topics with your children is crucial, especially when it comes to mental health and suicide prevention. In her latest blog post our Clinical Supervisor, Leslie Wilborne, LPC, NCC, shares 5 effective ways parents can approach this sensitive subject with care and understanding. 📝 Don’t miss this important guide to fostering open and supportive dialogues at home. 👉 Read more at https://lnkd.in/ejc9bQ3y. #ParentingTips #SuicidePrevention #OpenConversations #MentalHealthMatters #QualityCounseling #SuicideAwarenessMonth

Tomorrow! Join us for #AcceptanceWeek #CMHAW2024 with SAMHSA family and mental health champions Liz Sweet & Carol Cecil. Learn more about how you can promote the message of acceptance of mental health challenges for children, youth, and families. https://ow.ly/2Ntp50RouwW #SocialJusticeForFamilies #CMHAW2024 #AcceptanceWeek2024

1️⃣Dyslexic-friendly Mental Health First Aid - setting the trend and 'walking our talk'. ℹ️ Contact us to find out about the resources to make your training, learning, study and #mentalHealthFirstaid; ✅️ #Inclusive ✅️ #Accessible and ✅️ #dyslexicfriendly 💡Level the playing field with #g8gener8te #professionaltraining with Noushin Pasgar

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel discussion at Bett Global on supporting children with EBSA ( emotionally based school avoidance). I just heard that there were 160 people in the audience. While I'm happy that so many people chose to attend our discussion, I'm also saddened that educators, parents and their children/young people are not getting the support they need. As I get ready to get my own children ready to go back to school after the half-term break, I'm reflecting on my own family's experience around this in the past. At the same time, I'm thinking of all the parents/carers who are struggling with this and the educators who are actively trying to support them. Last year, I recorded a webinar for The National College on managing transitions, not just at the start of the school year or from primary to secondary, but also throughout the school year and the school day. If you're preparing to go back after the half-term break, it might be worth a watch. I hope you find it useful. There is also this guide from THE ANNA FREUD CENTRE https://lnkd.in/e7n5RV2j And a great blog from a headteacher who experienced this as a parent with his own child. https://lnkd.in/eajZ2y92 We really need to find a different way because what we're doing now is just not working. https://lnkd.in/ebkGikMD #EBSA #transitions #transitionsuccess #education #educationaltransformation #educationforall #relationshipsmatter #traumainformed

Stories from the Field! 🎧🎥✨🍎📚 Meet Hayley, a middle school counselor at Oregon’s Central School District. She talks about how integrated mental health services are revolutionizing student supports in her school. "We now have our own full-time, in-building mental health therapist who partners with us, which has been a complete game changer and has been wonderful for kids." Watch full video here: https://lnkd.in/gMXfAqNg #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Empowering young minds to overcome academic stress, bullying, and the harmful effects of social media. It is a must-read for parents, educators, and mental health professionals. #mentalhealth #education #parenting #bullyingprevention #socialmediaawareness https://lnkd.in/ehgvuhg5

Psychologists have a critical role in advocating for mental health policies. At the 21st Century ArPA event, experts emphasized the importance of legislative involvement to influence positive change. Get involved in shaping Arkansas’ mental health future! Follow us for updates, and watch the full discussion on our YouTube channel. #MentalHealth #PolicyAdvocacy #ArPA2024

Daily Tips for Compassionate Care—Upholding Mental Health Rights Through Trauma Awareness for Children, Youth, and Their Families. 🌟 Day 4 of the 30-Day Challenge: Understanding Trauma 🌟 Safety is a fundamental cornerstone of the healing process. By fostering environments where individuals feel secure and comfortable expressing their emotions, we cultivate trust and build meaningful connections. This sense of safety encourages open communication, allowing individuals to share their experiences without fear of judgment or repercussions. As a result, we create a supportive atmosphere that is conducive to emotional and psychological healing, ultimately promoting well-being and resilience. Reflection: Pray to create safe spaces for others to share their feelings openly. Share: How can you help others feel safe enough to share their thoughts today? Don't forget to join our online community: https://t.me/freemindhive #FreeMindHive #CompassionateCare #MentalHealthMatters #TraumaInformed #mentalhealth #WorldChildrensDay

🌍✨ Today is World Mental Health Day! ✨🌍 At Oakland Literacy Council, we understand that literacy is not just about reading and writing—it’s also about building confidence, reducing stress, and promoting mental well-being. 📚💙 Reading and learning can be empowering tools that improve mental health, and we are here to support our community in finding hope through literacy. Let’s break the stigma, support one another, and nurture our minds. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #LiteracyAndWellness #MentalHealthMatters #OaklandLiteracy #itsoktonotbeok #takeabreak