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Mecklenburg County ReCAST II program is sponsoring a FREE lunch and learn series designed particularly for those involved in direct service provision for youth and families. Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST II) is a grant-funded program through Mecklenburg County Public Health and supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). ReCAST II supports the community by building the capacity of Mecklenburg County to implement trauma-informed approaches to improve the mental health and wellbeing of county residents. This is accomplished through a comprehensive approach to workforce training and developing, collaborations across organizations, and authentic community engagement. They will enhance the work that you do. Register on the AHEC Website: https://lnkd.in/ePpCviU8

I learned about The Mental Health Literacy Collaborative at the American School Health Association conference! As you may know, mental health literacy is a passion of mine; I conducted my dissertation research on mental health literacy 👍🏽. If your state is not represented, considering joining the mental health literacy (MHL) Interstate Workgroup! Let's bring mental health literacy awareness to all schools! #mentalhealthliteracy #schoolhealthmentaleducation #mentalhealthliteracyawareness #endthestigma #learnmentalhealthfirstaid

"𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘐𝘚𝘈𝘗𝘕 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦." - Dr. Wamaitha Sullivan DNP, RN, FPA, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC Discover the pivotal role of APRNs in addressing the growing mental health needs of our communities. Read through to learn more and join ISAPN today for the support you need to thrive in this rewarding field: https://lnkd.in/enssPQ8f

Alishia Ann-Marie Dauterive and I have been writing a new lecture recently, focused on the intersection of peer support professionals and clinical practice. How can the two at times antithetical practices coexist? How can we transition into a system of radical care, and away from treatment as usual? Our talk will answer these questions and more. Welcome, Alishia!

Breaking Barriers: From Isolation to Independence Everyone, no matter the challenges they face, has the ability to grow and become more independent. E.E.'s story shows just how life-changing, compassionate, tailored support can be. Despite dealing with complex physical and mental health challenges, she gradually regained her independence, reconnected with her community, and found the confidence to navigate busy environments again. Her journey is a beautiful reminder of how dedicated care can truly transform someone's life. Get to know E.E.'s inspiring story of resilience and growth https://lnkd.in/e-zcqbcu

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✨ 📖 **Honoring Virginia Satir: A Pioneer in Family Therapy** 🏡✨ I recently had the chance to explore the life and contributions of Virginia Satir, known as the "Mother of Family Therapy," while writing a paper for one of my classes. This experience highlighted her profound impact on the mental health field and the concept of Family Therapy. Satir understood that families are interconnected systems, where each member's behavior affects the others. Her focus on communication, empathy, and self-esteem emphasizes the vital role of healthy relationships within families. This may seem straightforward today, but it was revolutionary during her time. Through this assignment, I gained a deeper understanding of what it means to be a Mental Health Advocate. As a member of the "newer generation" in this field, I aspire to share the resources and knowledge necessary to help others flourish. Why Family Therapy is Essential: ~ Holistic Perspective: It addresses issues not just individually but within the family context, enhancing overall well-being. ~ Improved Communication: Family therapy fosters open dialogue, helping members express their feelings and deepen their connections, which can reduce dysfunction. ~ Conflict Management: It provides families with constructive tools for resolving conflicts and navigating challenges together. ~Strengthening Connections: Working together in therapy helps families build lasting support systems and strengthen their bonds. I look forward to continuing my journey in mental health advocacy and applying Satir’s principles in my future work! #FamilyTherapy #VirginiaSatir #MentalHealth #Advocacy #HealthyRelationships

Under instruction from Deanestor, Swanmac Ltd installs anti-ligature and standard vertical blinds at the South London and Maudsley Hospital in London. This development will bring together researchers, scientists and academics to redefine mental health and well-being services for children and adolescents. https://bit.ly/3GTOhPG #HealthcareSector #HealthcareBlinds #AntiLigatureBlinds #SafetyBlinds #MentalHealth Deanestor

If you are a social worker or early childhood professional, this FREE guide is for YOU! We know that responding to trauma after adverse childhood experiences is one of the most challenging tasks of your work. Inside this guide you will find 10 actional steps to build resilience to support you as you work to empower families. Download your copy today: https://lnkd.in/dSYkfiib.

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