Rural Minds’ Post

Today is World Health Day, and this year’s focus is “My health, my right” 💪🏾 This is a powerful message that reminds us that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare and the right to prioritize their well-being. On this World Health Day, let’s advocate for universal healthcare and support policies that ensure everyone can access the care they need. Let’s start conversations about mental health, break the stigma, and support each other in seeking help when needed. #MyHealthMyRight #WorldHealthDay #HealthForAll #UniversalHealthcare #WellnessAdvocacy #WorldHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #SupportEachOther #TakeCareOfYourself

10 October is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a moment to reflect on the importance of mental health. 📌This year, the World Health Organization focuses on “Mental Health at Work”, emphasising that workers’ health and safety must be an urgent priority for governments, employers, and worker unions to improve work conditions, aiming for a meaningful involvement of all parts. The European Pain Federation wants to evidence the crucial connection between mental health and chronic pain, aiming to enhance the quality of life, physical and mental, of patients. 👉It's essential to foster awareness, reduce stigma, and advocate for better resources and support systems. We need to prioritise comprehensive care that addresses both mental and physical health for those suffering from chronic pain. Learn more about EFIC's work on chronic pain and mental health here: https://brnw.ch/21wNDGZ #WorldMentalHealthDay #painineurope #painscience #europeanpaincommunity #europeanpainfederation

This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, let's spotlight the importance of #mentalhealth. 💪Let's start conversations and change narratives. Explore how Somaliland uses policy solutions & propels mental health financing in a blog ✍️ by Dr Hamdi Issa, a Senior Officer in Health Systems with United for Global Mental Health 👉https://lnkd.in/edYEsb3c

The '𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭’ is for Australians living with a rare disease, including their families and carers. 💡This resource shares information about digital mental health, and presents credible digital mental health services to support the rare disease community. The fact sheet has been developed with input from people living with a rare disease; rare disease group/organisation leaders; and mental health clinicians involved in digital mental health support. 🫱🏻🫲🏼 👉 Download the fact sheet on Rare Voices Australia's website: https://lnkd.in/e3gtPRVj #MentalHealth #DigitalMentalHealth #MentalHealthSupport #RareDisease

The unique challenges of living with a rare disease, like Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), can impact on wellbeing, quality of life and mental health. FSHD Global Research Foundation is conducting research on the distinct psychological challenges faced by patients with FSHD and I will be presenting an outline of the research at the Australasian Neuromuscular Network (ANN) Annual Congress in Melbourne this month. The research will help us better support Australians living with FSHD. If you work with patients with rare diseases, download the fact sheet about digital mental health resources published by Rare Voices Australia. #rarediseases #fshd #digitialmentalhealthreseources

This week marks 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, one in 5 adults and one in 6 children/adolescents will experience some form of mental illness each year. As part of CHIA’s mission to promote a more transparent and equitable health care system, we’ve recently published two reports addressing mental health in the Commonwealth: ➜ CHIA's inaugural 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 with key findings around access, finance, utilization, quality, and equity.  https://lnkd.in/ewMW7H8S ➜ Our annual report on 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 that looks at our health care system’s investment in these critical services year over year. https://lnkd.in/gqEXYQiW Learn more about Mental Illness Awareness Week, including information on mental health in the workplace, from the National Alliance of Mental Illness at https://lnkd.in/gbYqyCmw #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #healthcare #NAMI #mentalhealthweek

How can health system boards make behavioral health a priority? By focusing on the mental health of people, patients and communities, health systems can play a critical role in driving meaningful change. "It is imperative that board members of hospitals and health care organizations prioritize and address mental health in their communities. By proactively monitoring and assessing the mental health needs of the community, board members can ensure that available resources are effectively leveraged to provide accessible and high-quality mental health services. They must collaborate with local stakeholders and promote innovative solutions to effectively address the growing mental health challenges in communities." -Arpan Waghray , MD, CEO, Providence's Well Being Trust Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6042YoZLY #healthcareleaders #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth

During National Public Health Week we aim to raise awareness of the public health issues that contribute to individuals needing our care. The U.S. has been experiencing an ongoing mental health crisis, and while we have attended to many through our services, we know we need changes at large to promote better overall health for all. Comment below, what is one area of public health you would like to see change in your community? #nationalpublichealthweek #publichealthconcerns #publichealthissues #mentalhealthcrisis #mentalhealthmatters #foodsecurity #eatingdisorderrisks #chargeforachange #suncloudhealth

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! #GreenSocialPrescribing can improve mental health - significantly reducing people's anxiety and improving their happiness and life satisfaction - according to the findings from this landmark two-year study 💚 The first phase of the programme supported more than 8,300 people to access nature-based activities, targeting those most in need with more than 50% of participants from the most socio-economically deprived areas, and 21% of participants from ethnic minority populations. Read the findings here: https://ow.ly/xSwl50Tq2MT NHS England, Sport England, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department of Health and Social Care, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Natural England

Mental health struggles in the rare disease community are often overlooked, leading to significant treatment challenges and unmet needs. This World Mental Health Day, let's change that. Join us on October 10th for an engaging discussion with psychologist Albert Freedman, patient advocate Christine McGarvey, and Jessica Shull, Director of Digital Health at Vicore Pharma, moderated by our in-house psychologist, Emmy Lindzter. We’ll explore the unique mental health challenges in the rare disease community, care gaps, and opportunities for innovation. Don’t miss this chance to learn more to drive change. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d_Z5NCtZ #RareDisease #MentalHealthAwareness #DigitalInnovation