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Learn how to combine different techniques to maximise their benefits - that's what the Hawk and Heath app allows you to do. Come and discover these techniques in-person in September in the Reflect and Rekindle Retreat: https://lnkd.in/e5JAgX4d

Join for this informative session on parenting and nurturing your child’s mental health. Our three guest speakers will share expert insights on the following topics: • Tips for parents of young kids • The language that is used within couples in a family • The relationship between parents and teenagers • How these areas impact children’s mental health Register below

#Art is a sanctuary: unlock the healing power of art and how it’s good for our #mentalhealth! Studies show engaging in creative activities can reduce stress by up to 75%, making art a powerful ally for mental well-being. An NCBI article examines the potential of art #therapy in managing mental health issues, especially among populations facing social challenges and health disparities. It emphasizes art therapy's effectiveness in providing emotional relief, improving mental well-being, and fostering personal growth through creative expression. The study underscores the need for integrating art therapy into broader public health strategies to address mental health care gaps, particularly in underserved communities. https://shorturl.at/lnoHJ Let's dive into the world of colors and expressions, where every brushstroke improves our mood and mental health. Like and share this post to embrace the therapeutic journey of art! Obama Foundation Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation United Nations

May is Mental Health Awareness Month & Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Pause, reflect, and offer/seek help—every month, everybody. #aapi #aapiheritagemonth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth https://lnkd.in/e6cTV_Q4

Looking forward to our Attendance Summit this Friday ⬇️ What do schools need now? We need a government that listens to, helps and supports school staff. We need policymakers who recognise and appreciate the incredible work that is done every day by schools across the country to transform the lives of children, families and communities. We need a child poverty strategy that eradicates destitution and lifts families out of deep poverty, so that schools can focus more on learning and less on feeding hungry children. We need a more joined up system that promotes and facilitates collaboration and partnership. We need more opportunities to learn from each other, to share good practice and implement innovative approaches.

Explore the influence of urban design on mental health in our latest blog post! 📨 From community engagement to car-free zones ⚠️ , learn how cities are fostering well-being through innovative planning. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gh_83V9W

It is World Mental Health Awareness Week!  I'd therefore like to shed light on one of the aspects of mental health that is usually ignored. This is the Mental Health Rights. Yes, most individuals, organizations and government entities are sometimes unfamiliar with the Quality Rights for people living with disabilities and mental health conditions. Just to highlight, people living with mental health conditions have the following rights:  1.Right to legal capacity. 2. Right to choose or decline mental health treatment  3. Right to treatment free from biasness, coercion and violence 4. Right to independence, and community inclusion   This is just a few among many mental health rights. It is saddening that most of these rights are usually violated knowingly and unknowingly by the general population and mental health practitioners. To promote mental health, we first have to learn about these rights in order to respect them. The World Health Organization offers such a golden opportunity as a way of enhancing mental health awareness to all. Are you willing to learn about mental health rights today? Click on the link below https://lnkd.in/dJ5XZR75   to get a free course on Quality Rights for Mental Health by WHO and be a champion for Mental Health Rights. Happy Mental Health Awareness Week. 😊

This memory box was created by participants in a mental health histories project at Middle Street Resource Centre in Nottingham. We spoke to Dr Verusca Calabria, project lead, for her reflections on running an oral history project. Here’s her top tips: 💡Allow time and resource to build trusting relationships with participants to ensure an equal partnership. 💡Respond to participants' needs – different people will want to engage in different ways. Don’t force a single or rigid approach. 💡Consider the impact of your project on staff, volunteers and participants, and have adequate emotional support available – revisiting the past isn't always a happy experience. 💡Be ambitious about the positive change your project can make to participants' wellbeing and sense of identity. Build in evaluation from the outset to capture that change. The project was made possible thanks to National Lottery players and supported by Nottingham Trent University. Read the case study 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7PzxvjP

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month! 🌏 ▶ AAPI Heritage Month began as a week-long celebration in 1978. This observance honors the rich contributions and culture of Asians and Pacific Islanders across the U.S., celebrating their diverse heritage, culture, and contributions. ▶ Jewish American Heritage Month was established in April 2006. This month recognizes the profound impact Jewish individuals have had on American culture and history, highlighting their diverse contributions in areas such as politics, business, and the arts. ▶ Mental Health Awareness Month was initiated in 1949 by Mental Health America. It aims to encourage open discussions about mental illness, its impact on individuals and communities, and emphasize the importance of access to mental health care. These observances allow us to learn, reflect, and engage in thoughtful discussions. How will you be participating? #AsianPacificHeritage #CelebrateAAPI #JewishHeritageMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma

This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn from community leaders and community-engaged researchers about the importance of caring for community partners and team members in community-engaged research beyond the provision of resources and equitable compensation. CEACR brought leaders from Critica, Inc and California State University, Los Angeles to discuss how to strengthen research reciprocity and how they practice and promote self-care in their work. How do you practice or promote self-care in your work? Let us know in the comments! ⤵️