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Transgender adolescents exhibit depression at a rate four times higher than their cisgender peers, and they are five times more likely to attempt suicide. Explore two strategies for supporting your transgender students this #mentalhealthawarenessmonth: 1️⃣ Implementing Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens: Though research on the topic is relatively new, there are self-compassion strategies and interventions that could lead to improved mental health outcomes for this vulnerable group. Explore this study with promising results: https://ow.ly/MJof50RKB1y 2️⃣ Identity-Safe Classrooms: In an identity safe school, students are accepted and valued and feel they belong. They do not feel shame or need to hide their identities. Watch a short video to learn more: https://ow.ly/WYas50RKB1x

🌟 Championing the Boy Child: Their Lives, Their Emotions, Their Well-being 🌟 In our quest for gender equality and empowerment, it's crucial that we don't overlook the unique challenges faced by boys. The boy child's life matters just as profoundly, and we must create an environment where they feel valued, supported, and understood. Boys, like girls, are often subjected to societal pressures that dictate how they should behave. They are frequently told that "boys don't cry" or "boys need to be tough." This narrative can be damaging, leading to suppressed emotions and mental health issues. It's time we change this dialogue. 💬 Boys Can Talk About Their Feelings: Encouraging boys to express their emotions is vital. Open conversations about feelings should be normalized, allowing boys to share their experiences without fear of judgment. 😭 It's Okay for Boys to Cry: Tears are not a sign of weakness but a natural response to various situations. Boys should be reassured that expressing sadness, frustration, or pain is healthy and human. 🤝 Support for Boys' Mental Health: We must provide boys with the tools and support they need to manage their mental health. This includes access to counseling, mental health education, and positive role models who demonstrate that vulnerability is a strength. 📚 Educational and Social Support: Schools and communities play a critical role in supporting boys. Programs that teach emotional intelligence, resilience, and coping strategies can make a significant difference. Boys should be encouraged to participate in activities that promote emotional well-being and social connection. 👨👦 Role of Parents and Guardians: Parents and guardians have a powerful influence. By modeling emotional openness and reinforcing that mistakes are part of learning, they can help boys develop a healthy self-concept. Let's work together to ensure that every boy feels free to express himself fully, understands that it's okay to make mistakes, and knows that his mental health is a priority. By doing so, we pave the way for a generation of emotionally intelligent, resilient, and compassionate men. Every child deserves to feel supported and understood. Let's make this a reality for the boy child. 🌟 #MentalHealth #BoysMatter #EmotionalWellbeing #SupportBoys #GenderEquality #MentalHealthAwareness #ChildAdvocacy #HealthyMinds #FutureLeaders

𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡. One way they can do this is by being a reliable, assertive ally to their transgender and gender diverse students. PIQTOC’s new 2-page resource for educators (https://z.umn.edu/9mmb) is based on the insights of 58 transgender and gender diverse youth of color and designed in collaboration with our Youth Advisory Board. It aims to make it easy for educators to take specific actions to reduce bias-based bullying. With numerous examples of adults’ actions and words that trans and gender diverse youth of color say actually make school safer for them, it turns powerful research into a practical, immediate resource. Please help this resource reach educators everywhere by sharing widely with your networks! Learn more about the PIQTOC team here: https://lnkd.in/eucsyFXX

#STUDY We’re looking for queer and trans young people aged 14-25 to have their say about what schools are doing to affirm, support and include queer and trans 🏳️🏳️🌈 young people in schools, and what they can do better, in an online survey and (optional) follow-up interview as part of a study. Documenting your experiences are vital for improving and maximising queer and trans young peoples’ euphoria, joy, and mental health and well-being ✨ https://lnkd.in/g5fwEZus

When I struggled in education I knew what the problem was. When I was ghosted or rejected for jobs I knew what the problem was. When I struggled to retain employment I knew what the problem was. When I couldn't access a website, product or service I knew what the problem was. When my mental health crumbled I knew what the problem was. Or at least I thought I did. Internalised ableism made me believe that I was the problem, that being Disabled was the problem, and like many other Disabled people I believed it. Image Description: Disabled By Society graphic. A dark background filled with different-sized squares and rectangles. They are white, yellow, blue, pink, orange, teal purple and blue. A white box with text reads, “We spend so long on the outside looking in, that we start to believe that the problem isn't the inaccessibility or ableism, it's actually us”. Below are five stick people representing visible and non-visible Disabilities. #DisabilityPrideMonth #TuesdayThoughts #DiversityAndInclusion #Ableism

More exciting things are coming....

"I didn’t start my career thinking I would be teaching about sexuality. But the more I worked with adolescents and young adults, the more I realized that a lack of sexuality education is apparent in every single aspect of adult life. If we want to be helping adolescents and adults have great quality of life and great independence, we’re not going to get there if we don’t address this part of teaching." Dr. Jessica Cauchi in Sexuality Education for Individuals With Autism: What We Know and How to Apply It We know that human sexuality is complex- that's why we created this course! Better yet, we are working to expand this into an even more comprehensive series! Check out Sexuality Education for Individuals with Autism today! #humansexuality #aba #autism #behavior

Reactive Attachment Disorder(RAD) Some children and teenagers have difficulty forming quality relationships with the important people in their lives. The problem may stem from early childhood experiences of neglect, loss, or abuse that left deep emotional wounds. This struggle is sometimes diagnosed as reactive attachment disorder. If relationship challenges are not treated during youth, these difficulties may extend into adulthood and impact a person’s ability to bond with others and thrive Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) involves a child’s failure to form emotional bonds with their parents or caretakers. RAD is considered rare. The condition sometimes occurs in children who were adopted. Abuse or emotional neglect at an early age may cause RAD. Young children need affection, comfort, and stable relationships to mature emotionally. RAD sometimes develops when these nurturing factors are absent. Sometimes, adoptive parents take in a child without access to a full pre-adoption history. A painful process then begins in which the adoptive parents attempt to bond with the child, but the child is incapable of returning affection.  Individuals with RAD don’t seek emotional comfort. Instead, they may be anxious or scared around their caretakers, even when appropriate love and care are provided. #TheMoreYouKnow #ChildAdvocacy #LGBTQIA+

Phase 1 of my PhD study, 'Inclusivity Investigators', has officially launched!! 🎉 We are currently seeking gender and sexuality diverse (LGBTQA+) youth aged 14 to 25yrs who would like to share their experiences of seeking support for their gender and/or sexuality in Australian schools 🏫 Findings will generate clear and actionable evidence-based insights into how school staff in all roles can better support LGBTQA+ students, particularly trans students. Please share with anyone who may be interested! #InclusivityInvestigators

"Feeling included" or "feeling belonged" is an emotion which is crucial for our mental well being and can affect our confidence, happiness, health and our whole being. "Inclusion" is not just a concept much discussed for neurodivergent individuals, but is equally applicable to all, especially in this digital age of limited offline connections. How often has your child felt "not included" in school even though the school is inclusive and has special educators and therapists? How often has your child felt "alone" at home though we are trying to understand the special needs of our child? How often has your child felt judged by family and friends for being unique, different and not so sociable? This is what we can call the Non-Inclusive triangle - which is disjointed and where our child feels lost, unwanted and dis-connected. Does it resonate with you? Fill the form to contact us: https://zcmp.in/KtIg Connect with us anytime at, info@elinaservices.in www.elinaservices.com Call us on 9841050686 Post Credit - Tara Srinivasan #elina #anvithaelina #inclusion #inclusiveeducation #childrights #children #education #educationforall #everychildmatters #development #support #togetherness #specialeduction #equality #acceptance #diversity #therapy #counselling #inclusivelearningenvironment #report #regularassessment #monthlyassessment #collaborativeeffort #parentingprogram #autism #dyslexia #InclusionMatters #elinacares #autism #aggression #anxiety #inclusivevibes #newconnections #staytuned