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Sexual violence leaves scars that aren't always visible. This Mental Health Awareness Month, let's shine a light on the truth: Sexual violence can have long-lasting impacts on mental health. It's not just a momentary trauma; it can ripple through a survivor's life for years. Let's come together to support survivors, offering compassion, understanding, and resources for healing. And let's work tirelessly towards prevention, creating a world where everyone feels safe and respected. Together, we can make a difference. #BreakTheSilence #SupportSurvivors #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

📢To conclude our World Mental Health Day series, we are emphasising the importance of survivor voices in shaping the support they receive. By placing lived experience at the centre of services, we can create a more responsive and effective framework of mental health support for all those impacted by domestic abuse. 🌟SafeLives’ Public Health Approach encourages professionals to actively listen to and incorporate survivor feedback into service design. When survivors feel their voices are heard and their experiences acknowledged, they are more likely to engage with support services and enjoy lives free from abuse. 🌠Through trauma-informed recovery and emotional support, survivors can feel heard, understood and supported to recovery. #SurvivorVoice #TraumaInformedCare #PublicHealthApproach #WorldMentalHealthDay #DomesticAbuse Learn more - https://ow.ly/9tMe50TINWT

Recovery can be a more manageable journey with the support of others. This #RecoveryMonth, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) hosts Zoom webinars to help build your social network. Please visit https://lnkd.in/eiHVMBbG for more information and to register. #NationalRecoveryMonth #InspiringRecovery

Reducing stigma around mental health and substance use is essential for fostering an environment where individuals feel safe to seek help. Education is a powerful tool to challenge misconceptions and promote understanding. By spreading awareness and encouraging open conversations, we can create a supportive community that embraces those struggling with addiction and mental health issues, ensuring they receive the care and compassion they deserve. #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportRecovery

Force is not the answer. Empathy is 💜 Sally Littlefield, a mental health advocate living with schizoaffective disorder, knows firsthand the terror of facing untrained responders during a crisis. Tragically, individuals experiencing mental health crises are more likely to have fatal encounters with law enforcement. In her latest article, Sally combines lived experience with evidence-based techniques to shed light on effective crisis de-escalation. By prioritizing empathy, compassion, and collaboration, we can create a safer world for everyone 🫂 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gRwqqjY6 #bcss #seriousmentalillness #schizophreniaawareness #mentalhealthawareness #schizoaffective #mentailhealthcrisis #deescalation #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealtheducation

Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week gives us the opportunity focus on equity and inclusion for young people who are impacted by mental health challenges. To learn more about how you can become an advocate for youth mental health, visit www.cccmhc.org. #AcceptAdvocateAct2

Do You Know Why Traditional Mental Health Approaches Fail Our Youth at Risk of Gun Violence? Riley Cochran, from Resolute Youth Services explores the deep connection between youth mental health and gun violence, this powerful clip delves into the complex layers of grief beyond loss. Discover how authentic mental health support and breaking free from sterile, medical models can transform lives at risk of violence. Check out the latest episode and join us as we uncover the critical links between unresolved grief, systemic challenges, and the cycle of violence. https://lnkd.in/gYW296Rx #gunviolenceprevention #youthviolenceprevention #youthmentalhealth #juvenilejustice

Did you know that certain words and phrases can create more stigma around #KidsMentalHealth and getting treatment? Breaking the stigma starts with changing your outlook and words from a place of judgment to a place of #acceptance and #inclusivity. Click our link to learn more about using proper language to be a kids' mental health advocate and break stigmas. https://bit.ly/3UJppAs

Many people suffer alone or in silence due to the stigma surrounding mental health. One of the most important roles of a mental health advocate is to help end this stigma and discrimination. Advocates create safe spaces where individuals feel supported and understood. Here’s how mental health advocates make a difference: ✨Creating Safe Spaces: Advocates offer their support and let friends know they are always open to talk. Sharing personal stories about mental health can let others know they are not alone and that help is available. 📚 Raising Awareness: Advocates call on school boards to include mental health classes in the curriculum to educate students from an early age. 📚 Spreading Information: Sharing accurate information about mental health online helps educate the public and combat misconceptions. 📚📚📚📚 Educating Loved Ones: Advocates educate friends and families about the dangers of stigma, including lowered self-esteem and increased discrimination. Together, we can create a more understanding and supportive world. Let's break the silence and stand up for mental health awareness! #Brescia #Semicolon #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthAdvocate #SupportAndAwareness #YouAreNotAlone

Opening up conversations about tough topics with your children is crucial, especially when it comes to mental health and suicide prevention. In her latest blog post our Clinical Supervisor, Leslie Wilborne, LPC, NCC, shares 5 effective ways parents can approach this sensitive subject with care and understanding. 📝 Don’t miss this important guide to fostering open and supportive dialogues at home. 👉 Read more at https://lnkd.in/ejc9bQ3y. #ParentingTips #SuicidePrevention #OpenConversations #MentalHealthMatters #QualityCounseling #SuicideAwarenessMonth