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Ontario’s kids need timely, high-quality mental health care more than ever, but funding gaps have led to long waitlists and a staffing crisis. The child & youth mental health sector is asking for a $140 million funding commitment in Ontario’s 2024 budget. bit.ly/ONBudget2024

Positive signs but Govt inquiry response lacks detail and funding commitments. Having fully digested the NSW Govt response to the findings of the recent mental health Inquiry (released yesterday) BEING is cautiously optimistic and thankful that so many of the issues on which we have been advocating consistently over many years may finally be addressed. However, the government has had three months since the report was published to start formulating a plan of action and this response lacks the detail and funding commitments to bring about the prompt system improvements that NSW desperately needs. The path forward is clear regarding policing response to mental health crisis and leveraging the skills of peer workers in mental healthcare settings. But we need action. Further delay will only result in more unnecessary trauma and potentially lives lost. Click for: The final Inquiry Report https://bit.ly/3RdDjZw NSW Government Response https://bit.ly/4cRHJNJ BEING's response https://bit.ly/4e26pEm

We have published a practical guide to support staff in health, mental health and social care services who are involved in implementing national standards. This guide, called ‘How to Put National Standards into Practice: An Implementation Guide for Health, Mental Health and Social Care Services’, has been developed collaboratively with the Mental Health Commission IRL and other stakeholders with experience of delivering or using health, mental health or social care services. We develop national standards for health and social care services which contain descriptions of the processes and procedures that services need to have in place to provide safe, high-quality, person-centred care and support.  The guide is designed to support staff to implement national standards and to identify opportunities to improve quality and safety in services. It includes topics for reflection, tools, templates and resources throughout. This guide is available here: https://lnkd.in/eFg-WCJT

A very useful self audit tool. To be effective it requires significant reflective and critical thinking and approaches and not be used as tick box exercise. Those engaging in audits, need to be up to date on current practices to really determine if their organisation is meeting a standard. If you have one of those people on your team, cherish them. Cherish the critical thinker that identifies upcoming trends and practices. Engage with them and embrace their vision for change and desire to improve the standard of care or record of care, rather than have them wait to be told how to do it. Resource them to allow themselves to think outside of your box to devise a dynamic and creative action plan and see it through. Ensure that the wider organisation embraces it also and make sure this practice of safe, critical, reflective practice is embedded in your culture. This practice will support your organisation to go from strength to strength and be the driving force in change within the sector. Engage them, Embrace them, Cherish them, Resource them and Support them… This is also a process called retention.

Delighted to be launching this guide today to support health, mental health and social care services to put national standards into practice HIQA - Health Information and Quality Authority Mental Health Commission IRL #qualityimprovement #implementation #nationalstandards

TWO WEEKS TO GO! – until the Tresillian Conference at Wollstonecraft on 15th & 16th August. The Panel discussion topic has just been announced! How can we best build relational trust in services supporting families?  The aim is to encourage robust dialogue on how we as a community can better support families with perinatal mental health issues during the early years.     Chair: Dr Alice Dwyer FRANZCP The Hon. Rose Jackson, Minister for Health Dr Nick Kowalenko FRANZCP, President of Tresillian;  Professor Cath Chamberlain, University of Melbourne; Mr Wayne Bryce, Tresillian Co-facilitator Dads Groups; Dr Jackie Amos FRANZCP, Centacare Adelaide Ms Jessica Rowe AM, Mental Health advocate and journalist.   Themes to be covered include: What are your top recommendations about how services could engender more trust in families seeking support in the first 2000 Days? How can we better connect with groups that can be neglected or fall through the cracks such as dads and non-birthing partners? And, how can services and governments ensure that the investments made for the next generation are leading to the changes aimed for?   Register now at: https://lnkd.in/gweMcphG

Access to mental health services in rural Southwest Colorado is severely limited, leaving many residents without much-needed support and treatment. The challenging terrain, long distances between towns, and scarcity of mental health professionals contribute to the lack of services in this area. As a result, individuals struggling with mental health issues may face barriers to receiving timely and appropriate care. The shortage of mental health services can have serious consequences for individuals and communities in rural Southwest Colorado. Without access to consistent treatment and support, individuals may experience worsening mental health symptoms, increased feelings of isolation, and limited opportunities for recovery and resilience. Efforts to address this issue are underway, with some organizations and community groups working to expand mental health services in the region. However, more resources and funding are needed to bridge the gap and ensure that all residents have access to quality mental health care. It is crucial for policymakers, healthcare providers, and community members to come together to address the lack of mental health services in rural Southwest Colorado and prioritize the well-being of all individuals in the region. By advocating for increased funding, promoting awareness, and collaborating on solutions, we can work towards building a stronger, more inclusive mental health care system for all residents. Vote Candy Meehan for San Miguel County Commissioner District 3 www.meehan.life www.axishealthsystem.org

On October 9th, 2023, The World Health Organisation and the United Nations collaboratively published new guidance on moving away from the biomedical model of mental health and, instead, focusing on the social determinants, oppression, poverty, abuse, violence, and other contextual factors that caused trauma and distress in humans. This significant report moves us away from the “biomedical paradigm” that has contributed to coercive and confined environments in mental health services to more holistic, person-centered, and human rights-based approaches that are trauma-informed. The new guidance is here: https://lnkd.in/gUZwxE_J

I think it’s safe to say none of us should be relying on politicians or sadly the NHS to help us improve our mental health (strength) Important for us to recognise that we can help eachother and reach out to friends or family We can also join, Facebook groups for men women or both, there’s so much help out there at no cost, we sometimes have to look in the mirror and say “ I will not stay this person, I will be better, I will take control of my life and the circumstances that are holding me back” It starts with us, I am more than aware that some people won’t be in a position where they can fully move forward without medical help but again using exercise and having a healthy balanced diet will improve your mental and physical health 10 fold It starts with your why? Why do you want to change? How are you going to change? What are you going to change? Start with the simple tasks and take it from there 🤝

In our Pre-Budget Submission, Mental Health Australia is calling on the Australian Government to develop and fund implementation of a multi-year mental health reform roadmap, which is co-designed with the sector and people with lived experience and their family, carers and supporters; and is backed by outcomes data and strong accountability mechanisms. This roadmap should articulate a shared vision and pathway to progress mental health reform, including aligning with human rights commitments. Read our Pre-Budget Submission here: https://lnkd.in/gxjBEGyp