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Congrats to Kenny Thomas and our team at Neolth for co-authoring this Op-Ed about youth mental health! As Mental Health Ambassadors in New Mexico, Kenny & I have been working to raise awareness & reduce stigma. We're focused on youth-led initiatives and talking openly about mental health. A few things we've learned: 👉 It’s crucial to keep pushing for collaborative actions. Real co-design means more than having a few focus groups. It means collaborating on a daily basis to prioritize youth voice. 👏 Centering youth voices should go beyond co-designing products. This means collaborating with youth on public health campaigns, intervention programs, and even the national discussion about social media. 💪 Together our impact is exponential. As health professionals we have expertise in prevention and treatment, but young people have expertise in their own lived experiences. Those make for a powerful combination. Thanks to the Albuquerque Journal for publishing this and to the community for all their support & partnership! So much more to come. #MentalHealth #Youth #CoDesign

Youth engaged for mental health - A framework for youth participation under the WHO Pan-European Mental Health Coalition The framework was developed to answer a strong and consistent request from WHO pan-European Coalition members that young people be actively engaged in activities undertaken by WHO which impact young people’s mental health and well-being across the European Region, whether it be policy or guidance development, research or programming. Young Coalition members initiated development of the framework to ensure that the active participation of young people was carried out in a way that was consistent, meaningful and, most importantly, underpinned by what young people want and need to feel safe and empowered to engage. Download the framework here: https://lnkd.in/dWT7mBY2 #youthparticipation #youthengagement #mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #WHO Maja Drobnic Radobuljac Robert Vermeiren

🌟 Prioritizing Access to Care for Child and Adolescent Mental Health 🌟 Ensuring access to mental healthcare for children and adolescents is not just a priority; it's a necessity. As we navigate the complexities of our modern world, it's crucial to remember that our youth face unique challenges that require tailored support and intervention. 👧🧑 From the pressures of academic performance to the impacts of social media and peer relationships, today's children and adolescents encounter a multitude of stressors. Yet, access to timely and appropriate mental health services remains elusive for many. 🔍 Recognizing this critical need, we must advocate for: 1️⃣ Early Intervention 2️⃣ Equitable Access 3️⃣ Integrated Care 4️⃣ Telehealth Solutions 5️⃣ Education and Awareness #mentalhealthawareness #childmentalhealth #adolescentmentalhealth #accesstocare #earlyintervention #mentalhealthservices 💙 💛

Building a youth-centered mental health care system Find new ways to address youth mental health and how health care leaders and communities can come together to achieve long-lasting impact. Today's youth mental health crisis is challenging families, schools, communities and health organizations. It's raising pressure on health care leaders to find new approaches to a pressing problem — a youth-centered health care ecosystem for mental health. This white paper explores 4 actions leaders can take to pave a new path for their organization: Understanding the youth mental health journey Examining the current state Exploring the “village” concept and partners Designing and investing in a sustainable model Change will require new concepts, expanded insights and strong partnerships. It's all part of thinking differently to enable comprehensive access, interventions, engagements and measurements to better support the demands of today's youth. https://lnkd.in/gMgnJPiy #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #childrensservices #youth #healthcare #childrensbehavioralhealth

Children are spending more time on screens than ever before — how does this affect their mental health? Delve into this topic with us at the Milken Institute #MIGlobal conference today, where The Mental Health Coalition Founder Kenneth Cole is speaking on the "Digital Media and Youth Mental Health" panel. This session — which you can watch via livestream below — will include a discussion about the mental health implications of digital media consumption on young people, as well as the role of policy in creating safer digital environments for youth. Through this conversation, we aim to shed light on the complex interplay between digital media and youth mental health while advocating for strategies to mitigate potential harm and promote positive well-being. Moderated by Jacob W., the panel includes Kenneth Cole; Bill Ready, CEO of Pinterest; Sherrie Rollins Westin, CEO of Sesame Workshop; Dr. Ashwin Vasan, NYC Health Commissioner; and Jennifer Siebel Newsom, First Partner of CA. Watch the live broadcast at 2:30pm PT here: https://lnkd.in/epr3giNk Learn more about The Mental Health Coalition's S.O.S. initiative (Safe Online Standards for Mental Health), led by Dan Reidenberg: https://lnkd.in/dUGKtNpt

Youth engaged for #mentalhealth - A framework for youth participation under the WHO Pan-European Mental Health Coalition The framework was developed to answer a strong and consistent request from WHO pan-European Coalition members that young people be actively engaged in activities undertaken by World Health Organization which impact young people’s mental health and well-being across the European Region, whether it be policy or guidance development, research or programming. Young Coalition members initiated development of the framework to ensure that the active participation of young people was carried out in a way that was consistent, meaningful and, most importantly, underpinned by what young people want and need to feel safe and empowered to engage. Successful implementation of this framework requires action and commitment from everyone involved – the WHO Regional Office for Europe, Coalition members and young people themselves. Download the framework here: https://lnkd.in/dWT7mBY2 EFPSA (European Federation of Psychology Students' Associations)

Hoping to provide an ear and generate discussion with other Nova Scotian parents and caregivers who support someone with OCD. The isolation, the feeling of helplessness, the sense of failing your child - it doesn't go away, but it can become more manageable - talking about it with others who can relate is a great stepping stone to getting there. Please share with anyone in your network who you think might be interested. To learn more or join, email: ocdpacsg@gmail.com #OCDCON #ocdawareness #OCDWeek #MentalHealthMatters #ParentSupport #PeerSupport #CaregiverSupport #YouAreNotAlone

Spaces still open! As a parent, we always want what’s best for our children, but sometimes it can be hard to know what is the right way to support them, especially when it comes to the heavy unexpected things that can pop up in life, like suicidal thoughts or self-harm. But the reality is that there often is no one right way to respond. So what can we do? In this workshop, we spend two sessions unpacking the difficult situations and disclosures that might arise and explore, in a non-judgmental and safe environment, how to meet our kids where they are at and provide the best support we can offer based on your family dynamics. In this workshop you can expect to cover: - Understanding child and youth brain development and how this impacts coping and stress responses - Creating and fostering resilience and self-esteem - How to respond and support disclosures - Coping skills and self-care skills for kids, youth, and parents/caregivers This workshop will include handouts, community resources, and the opportunity to ask questions. It is meant for parents and caregivers of any age looking to gather either preventative information or additional information. Please keep in mind that this workshop is not intended to be a support group or psychotherapy group. Referrals can be provided for further support. Facilitator: Brittany Imperadeiro, Registered Psychologist For More Information and Registration: https://lnkd.in/gZTZhUYy

Our new paper, «A step towards community inclusion for individuals experiencing mental health challenges: promoting social inclusion and social recovery through physical activity» has just been published. You can check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dBYdBkpu. Looking forward to your thoughts. Thanks for the teamwork Adam Benkwitz and Kirsty!

Our commitment to providing youth with equitable access to mental health support extends beyond one organization or one month. Read our joint statement, alongside other youth mental health companies, about our collaborative commitment for change: Mental Health Awareness Month is about moving from awareness to action this year. As leaders in youth behavioral health, we’re uniting in our shared commitment to taking action on youth mental health—not just one month a year—but 365 days a year. This year's Mental Health Action Day theme, 'Dedicate One Hour to Connection,' underscores a simple truth: feeling connected to, seen, and understood by a trusted adult is one of the most potent strategies for supporting youth mental health. Strong relationships are proven to improve youth well-being, and those same relationships enable early intervention, which is vital for mitigating the downstream impacts on unmet mental health needs. For youth and the caring adults in their ecosystem alike, it’s important to remember that it's normal to experience mental health challenges and okay to talk about the need for support in overcoming those challenges. So, take a moment to connect today. Check-in on a student, friend, or colleague. And check in with yourself. But, beyond the month and moment, remember this conversation about mental health going on all year long and remind each other that no one has to face their struggles alone. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of young people and create a brighter future for all. 💙 #UnitedforChange #MentalHealthAwareness #TakeAMentalHealthMoment #MentalHealthMonth