Center of Excellence for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation’s Post

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we at Raising a Reader want to highlight the impact of shared reading on mental health and resilience. Shared reading is a powerful tool. It not only promotes literacy but also strengthens the bonds between caregivers and children. Through reading together, families create a safe space for emotional expression and understanding. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eGMZXc_X #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #Bonding #ReadTogether #SharedReading

Love listening to my colleagues at The Jed Foundation (JED) share our work on such an important topic: Beyond Stigma: Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors in Teens. Thank you Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health for your partnership in this work! Looking forward to learning from about Kamla Modi, Ph.D., Michelle G. Mullen, PhD, and John MacPhee about important findings from JED's new research, including top concerns holding teens back from asking for help, where teens turn for support and what they really want when reaching out for help, and how parents and other adults can better enable teens to talk about their mental health.

Raising awareness for mental health World #MentalHealth Day provides an important opportunity for all of us to discuss the crucial work being done and to highlight what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for everyone. At Epic Foundation , we are deeply committed to protecting mental health through our subportfolio’s focused initiatives: 🛡️ Prioritizing the resilience of children, youth, and their caregivers, ensuring they have the support they need to thrive. 🩺 Making mental health services readily accessible whenever and wherever necessary, so no one has to face mental health challenges alone. 🏫 Enhancing the capacity of communities, schools, and public health systems to provide robust mental health support. 📉 Actively working to decrease the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and suicide through targeted interventions and support systems. We partner with outstanding nonprofits to foster mental well-being and ensure that mental health care is accessible to all.

🌟 Today, we're shining a light on something incredibly important: Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. 🌟 🧠 Mental health matters at every age, and it's crucial that we prioritize the well-being of our youngest generation. As adults, caregivers, and educators, we have the power to make a significant impact on children's mental health outcomes. 👧👦 From managing stress and building resilience to fostering emotional intelligence and supporting healthy relationships, there are countless ways we can empower children to thrive mentally and emotionally. 💡 On this Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, let's commit to: 1️⃣ Educating ourselves and others about the importance of children's mental health. 2️⃣ Creating safe and supportive environments where children feel valued, heard, and understood. 3️⃣ Promoting open conversations about feelings, emotions, and mental well-being. 4️⃣ Advocating for policies and resources that prioritize mental health support for children and families. 🌈 Together, we can break down stigma, raise awareness, and create a brighter, healthier future for all children. Let's show our support and #BreakTheStigma today and every day! #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessDay #MentalHealthMatters 🌟

🔍 Exploring Interventions for Disordered Eating: A Crucial Research Pillar 🔍 At the heart of addressing disordered eating lies a research pillar that is shaping a comprehensive understanding of its causes. By focusing on preventative, evidence-based community programs and consulting with government and relevant organizations, researchers are actively working to both prevent and treat disordered eating on a broader scale. 🎓 Hear from Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor Tracey Wade, Director of the Blackbird Initiative, as she shares insights into this vital research. #DisorderedEating #Research #CommunityPrograms #MentalHealth #EvidenceBased #Prevention #BlackbirdInitiative

Accessing services for children ages 0-6 is a significant issue. Nurturing the Seed (NTS) tackles this by applying infant and early mental health science to support development from the moment concerns arise. NTS enables service providers to create tailored Developmental Support Plans (DSPs) for Indigenous children, fostering mental health in a culturally relevant way, and leaving them feel confident in the work they're doing. https://lnkd.in/dwiJVMR4

The foundations of mental health begin in early childhood. When we provide children with appropriate supports and interventions early on, we can help foster their healthy development. Watch the full video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eH7Ri9f9 #EarlyChildhoodMentalHealth

👧🏼 👦🏾 "75% of children facing mental health challenges are unlikely to receive evidence-based support. It’s a ticking time bomb, waiting for things to worsen before we act." Manjul Rathee, co-founder and CEO of BFB Labs, advocates the urgency for proactive mental health care for children, which they are doing through their innovative digital therapeutic game called Lumi Nova, targeting 7-12 year olds with a proactive, skill-building mental health intervention. Early intervention and skill-building can prepare young people to navigate life’s challenges before reaching a crisis point. 🧠 This raises an important question: how can we normalise mental health support for children, making it engaging and positive?

As a former school counselor, I’ve seen firsthand just how challenging it can be to support students while juggling all the other demands that come with working in schools. Whether it’s helping a student through a crisis, addressing the effects of social media on their well-being, or just trying to build resilience in the face of adversity, the work can feel overwhelming. This isn’t just another conference – it’s a chance to come together, share ideas, and find practical solutions to the struggles we face every day. If you’ve ever felt the weight of being “everything” for your students, this summit is for you. Let’s keep doing the hard work – but let’s do it with the right tools and a strong community behind us. #SchoolMentalHealth #SupportingStudents #EducationMatters

Today is World Mental Health Day! The National Fair Housing Training Academy (NFHTA) understands that mental health and fair housing are closely linked. Safe, stable, affordable housing is a crucial foundation for mental well-being. Discrimination and housing instability can significantly impact mental health, making the fight for fair housing more important than ever. Let’s ensure everyone has access to housing that promotes mental well-being and recognizes the importance of fair housing in supporting mental wellness. To learn more about how mental health intersects with fair housing, check out a previous NFHTA Digest focusing on self-care: Nurturing Well-being by Elevating Self-Care in the Fair Housing Movement: https://lnkd.in/gx_Dk_Zy Additionally, explore opportunities to participate in the National Mental Health Strategy, including Mental Health First Aid Trainings, to further support mental wellness in our communities: https://lnkd.in/ezuCNhFA