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New Article Alert I’m excited to share a short article I recently authored in collaboration with Bossa Health, where we dive into the critical findings from the CQC’s State of Care report for 2023/2024. As a Public Health expert, I’ve seen first-hand the impact of fragmented mental health services on individuals and communities across the globe. In this piece, we explore the report’s key challenges — like disconnected pathways and staffing shortages — and highlight how integrated care models, like Bossa Health’s, can provide a much-needed solution. 💡 Whether you’re someone seeking better mental health support or a business committed to fostering well-being, I hope this article provides valuable insights. #PublicHealth #MentalHealth #CQCReport #IntegratedCare #BossaHealth #HealthInnovation

🚨 Mental Health Care in Crisis: What the CQC’s Latest Report Reveals Fragmented care, long waits, and inconsistent support — sound familiar? The CQC’s State of Care report for 2023/2024 highlights the urgent need for change in England’s mental health system. But what if there was a better way? At Bossa Health, we’re tackling these issues head-on with an integrated care model that delivers seamless, personalised support at every stage of the journey. 👉 Curious about what the future of mental health care could look like? Read our latest article to see how we’re bridging the gaps and helping individuals access the care they deserve. 💡 Together, we can transform mental health care. #MentalHealth #IntegratedCare #CQCReport #BossaHealth #InnovationInHealthcare

Global Mental Health: policy interventions to protect young people’s mental health - EARLY BIRD OPEN NOW! https://bit.ly/4awYFIK We are delighted to present ‘Global Mental Health: policy interventions to protect young people’s mental health’, the 2024 Jack Tizard Memorial International Conference. Youth mental health is now recognised to be a critical and important component of life chances. Providing timely and effective treatment and care is essential, yet services even in high income countries are under strain. The global context offers fresh perspectives, in that 80% of the worlds young people live in low and middle income countries, where there are few services, clinicians, or infrastructure. Models from high income countries will not work there. Taking a transdiagnostic perspective, the speakers will set out public health, community, social and health systems evidence on what works for whom and where. Book before 15 April to take advantage of some fantastic savings for this two-day online event! https://bit.ly/4awYFIK #GlobalMentalHealth #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #CAMH #CAMHS #Science #Evidence #Research #GlobalPolicy #Policy #MentalHealthPolicy

Involve Family & Caregivers in Recovery: Boost Mental Health Outcomes! Did you know that involving family members and caregivers in the recovery process can have a significant impact on mental health outcomes? Here are the benefits: - Reduced relapse rates - Improved medication adherence - Lower levels of stigmatization - Decreased hospital admissions - Reduced psychiatric symptoms - Enhanced emotional support - Improved communication skills - Increased patient empowerment - Better coping strategies - Support network expansion By engaging family and caregivers, we can create a supportive environment that fosters recovery and well-being. Let's recognize the vital role they play in mental health care! The Academy of Public Health (The APH) ⚕️ West African Institute of Public Health #YPP #VIP #MentalHealth #Recovery #FamilySupport #CaregiverSupport #MentalHealthAwareness"

NEW POLICY: USAID has long supported initiatives that increase access to mental health services. The Agency now elevates this commitment with the launch of a Mental Health Position Paper, USAID’s first policy document related to the integration of mental health into our programs. The Position Paper signals our strong commitment to addressing mental health in development programming, recognizing the central role that mental health plays in advancing the Agency's mission regarding inclusive international development. Positive mental health allows people to more readily cope with stressors and adapt to change. At scale, mental adaptiveness translates into stronger, more resilient communities. In this way, elevating mental health throughout USAID is another way of putting into practice our Agency's mission of advancing a free, peaceful, and prosperous world. Read the policy here: https://lnkd.in/gETTm_at #USAID #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

EU-PROMENS SURVEY TO CREATE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TRAINING PROGRAMME - YOUR INPUT IS WELCOME Your input matters—spread the word! Share your thoughts in our 10-15 min survey to help us create a customised, multidisciplinary mental health training programme! As part of EU-PROMENS, this multidisciplinary training targets professionals working in health, social, education and prisons/juvenile detention sectors and promotes a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to mental health and boosts professionals`collaboration across different sectors. At this stage, we are aiming to prioritise mental health competencies that should be addressed and the needs in mental health training for this target group. Fill in our survey and shape the multidisciplinary competencies and needs in mental health training: https://lnkd.in/efm-vqfv Please share it far and wide. #EUPROMENS #EUFunded #EU4Health

🧠✨ Transformative Changes in Mental Health Care! ✨🧠 On Wednesday, GOV.UK published details of the new Mental Health reform bill, marking a long-overdue step toward significant change. This pivotal moment aims to create a truly integrated support system. While we celebrate these advancements, it’s essential that more action is taken to address the underlying factors contributing to mental health challenges. We must work together to cultivate environments that encourage resilience, foster open communication, and strengthen connections. As we embrace this transformative opportunity, we hope it brings about the intended positive change for all age groups, from young people to older adults. Time will tell how effectively these reforms will meet the mental health needs of our communities. At Serene, we remain dedicated to playing our part and empowering institutions to support those impacted by mental health, ensuring that everyone feels recognised, understood and supported through our leading-edge vulnerability management solutions. Read more about the reforms here 👇 Together, we can create lasting change! 💪💚 #MentalHealthReform #HolisticSupport #BuildingConnections #MentalWellbeing

Mental health is the largest burden of disease globally. Health Systems Strengthening has not prioritized mental health, while the USA has used the Justice System and policing to victimize people with mental disorders. The USA credentialing (#apa #cacrep #counseling #therapy) for therapist is flawed and creates barriers for people of color, immigrants, people from low social background. If we as a nation or world is to prioritize mental health by making it accessible for all, there are many things that must change in order to create a diversified workforce that looks like the people. https://lnkd.in/d-W7MapP

This week the Mental Health Commissioner attended the 2024 Equally Well Forum in Melbourne. 🫶 The forum acknowledges the area of lived experience engagement in mental health. Lived experience experts led the conversation with clinicians, researchers, advocates, educators, service providers, policy makers and anyone keen to share strategies and case studies about: ⭐️ Positive actions taking place to improve physical health outcomes for people in the mental health system. ⭐️ Barriers and challenges that prevent advancement of physical health needs for people living with mental health challenges. ⭐️ Insights and opportunities to take the Equally Well movement forward in achieving its aim of closing the life expectancy gap for people living with mental illness. From preaching to the converted to driving real change, the Mental Health Commissioner spoke of an increased need for more integrated healthcare approaches to reduce diagnostic overshadowing practices in South Australia. Pictured is Taimi Allan (she/her), Mental Health Commissioner, presenting at the Equally Well Forum in Melbourne. #EquallyWell #livedexperience #mentalhealth

A very important topic that needs to be discussed by government policy makers.