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🆕 New blog post: Are children in Kinship care getting the support they need? Kinship published their report ‘Forgotten' in August 2024 which shows evidence that children in Kinship care aren’t getting enough support they need in areas like education and mental health. Discover how Biscoes can guide prospective kinship carers or special guardians through different care orders and the support options available. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3tKe5fD #KinshipCare #MentalHealthSupport #ChildrensRights #LegalSupport #BiscoesLaw

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we want to highlight the importance of supporting the mental health needs of children in kinship care. 💛 Our research shows that children living in #KinshipCare - being raised by a relative or family friend because a parent can't - have often experienced trauma and loss. As a result, they are more likely to have higher levels of mental health needs than children in the general population. We know that the unmet demand for mental health support for children growing up in kinship care is significant. Even where this type of support is provided, #KinshipFamilies are struggling to access it. Kinship's 'Cost of Loving' report revealed that nearly two thirds of #KinshipCarers said accessing mental health support for their children was difficult or very difficult. Join the #ValueOurLove campaign which is calling on the Government to equalise support (including therapeutic support) for children in #KinshipCare and children in #FosterCare: https://loom.ly/XQLm2q0

"Let's talk about something often overlooked: the impact of car wrecks on children's mental health. 🚗💥 It's easy to forget that little ones in the backseat can be deeply affected by the trauma of an accident. From anxiety and nightmares to behavioral changes and academic struggles, the repercussions can be profound and long-lasting. As caregivers, educators, and community members, it's crucial that we recognize and address the emotional toll that car wrecks can take on children. Providing a supportive environment, open communication, and access to professional help can make all the difference in helping our youngest cope and thrive after such a frightening experience. Let's work together to raise awareness and support for the mental well-being of children impacted by car wrecks. Every child deserves the opportunity to heal and grow resilient in the face of adversity. #ChildMentalHealth #CarWrecks #SupportAndHealing" #personalinjurylaw #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer

When it comes to mental health treatments, it's important to remember the significance of family support. The burden of care that families experience when a family member is facing mental illness can be overwhelming. To address this, a utilitarian approach that focuses on community care and radical love is needed. In today's world, where self-centeredness is prevalent, it's easy to forget about immigrants who lack family support in host countries. Let's work together to ensure that everyone has access to the care and support they need. Equitable mental health care is not achieved until everyone regardless of their status gets accessible and affordable mental health care……. #mentalhealthawareness #familysupport #communitycare #selfdiagnosis #communitypsychology #immigrants #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealthawareness

In family therapy sessions, it's not uncommon for a child to open up and engage, only to shut down once their parent or guardian joins the session. This shift often occurs because the child knows they'll have to return home with their parent, whereas the therapist won't be there. Bridging this understanding gap about therapy and mental health between families and children is crucial, and often requires more education for the adults than the children themselves. Join us in exploring the strategies for enhancing mental health education for families. Follow us and be part of the conversation on promoting mental health literacy among adults. Let's work together to empower families with the knowledge and understanding needed to support their children's mental health. #FamilyTherapy #JoinArPA #ArPAStrong #ArPAStrong

First Aid for Youth Mental Health In the wake of rising school violence, our national watchwords: Discipline, Tolerance, and Production is put to the test. This isn't just about physical safety; it's a clear signal that our youth's mental health needs urgent attention and care. To truly empower and heal our next generation, we must be prepared to act. First Aid for Mental Health— is more than just a response—it's a proactive measure for nurturing a resilient generation and addressing the psychological challenges our children face. 🔗 Start your training in First Aid for Youth Mental Health today and be part of our nation's journey to wellness: First Aid for Mental Health Youth Course. Together, we can ensure our youth not only survive but also thrive. #YouthMentalHealth #TrinidadAndTobago #FirstAidForMentalHealth #Healing #Empowerment #CaribbeanPeopleMentalHealth #RemoveStigma

Connection is key. 🧡 The strength of a child's mental well-being is deep-rooted in the mental health of their parents. Safe Families for Children wants to foster social connections and works to strengthen families, helping parents and caregivers be the best they can be. When 1 in 14 children have a caregiver struggling with their mental health, it underscores how vital community support truly is. 💪🏽 Here's to building stronger, healthier families together! #SafeFamilies #MentalHealthAwareness

Childhood traumas in face of negative experiences of the Care system exercerbate mental health challenges among Young people with lived experience of care.Recognising the various challenges encountered after living care with limited or no support compounds on the mental health challenges they are grappling with that negatively contributes to their productivity in workplaces,wellbeing and so on.By fostering open conversations,providing trauma informed support and enhanced peer support networks and mentorship as well as integrating mental health into youth programming and family strengthening initiatives to holistically ameliorate the different challenges children,youth and families experience as well as those child care institutions #Worldmentalhealthday#Carereform#Mentalhealthsupport#traumainformedsupport

As caregivers and parents, it's essential to recognize the importance of mental health from a young age. In this blog, there are some insights and tips on supporting children's mental health! Read our blog: https://lnkd.in/gwzsiPCJ #ourblog #blog #caregivers #parents #supportingchildren #mentalhealthguide #mentalhealth #keyassets #keyassetskentucky #lexington #lexky #wecanhelp #kentucky #wearekeyassets #weareallkeyassets

#Community The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Social Change and Mental Health Directorate, successfully concluded a two-week-long community sensitization workshop on community-based mental health, Psychological First Aid (PFA), Child Development through Positive Parenting, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Mendi, Southern Highlands Province (SHP). Read more: https://ow.ly/Cgmi50UmbOP #InternationalOrganizationforMigration #PapuaNewGuinea #TVWANNews