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It's NAPCAN National Child Protection Week and this year's message 'Every child, in every community, needs a fair go.' will be complemented with the theme, 'Where we start matters'. We'll be supporting National Child Protection Week by sharing resources that support the workforce to better support parents, including resources to help parents in child-led, shared play. These activities support brain development and help create nurturing relationships that provide the foundations for positive social and emotional wellbeing in children. Check out our resource which provides practical information on the use of play to strengthen child–parent relationships and promote children's mental health: https://bit.ly/2XbvHeV

Family caregivers are important contributors to the quality of care older adults receive, and the quality of life they experience, while living in nursing homes and assisted living communities. However, barriers within organizational systems can impede the ability of direct care professionals to establish effective and consistent lines of communication with family members. An LTSS Center research study explores and characterizes how family caregivers perceive their communication with direct care professionals and how those perceptions influence residents’ mental health. We encourage you to explore our research: https://lnkd.in/gpVHQPyM

Family caregivers are important contributors to the quality of care older adults receive, and the quality of life they experience, while living in nursing homes and assisted living communities. However, barriers within organizational systems can impede the ability of direct care professionals to establish effective and consistent lines of communication with family members. An LTSS Center research study explores and characterizes how family caregivers perceive their communication with direct care professionals and how those perceptions influence residents’ mental health. We encourage you to explore our research: https://lnkd.in/gpVHQPyM

Free Course Announcement: Anxiety and OCD in Kids and Teens Join us on Thursday, March 21, to learn from McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School experts how best to support the young people and their families who come to you for help with anxiety. In this course, we will delve into the realities of these conditions in children and teenagers, explore the crucial role that adults play in supporting young individuals, examine effective methods of recognizing and diagnosing various conditions affecting this population, and finally, discuss what effective, modern treatment looks like for those who require it. Who Attends: Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors https://lnkd.in/gvhggPGt

Mental Health First Aiders and Champions Join us for a Quarterly MHFAider Facilitated Forum with a Registered Mental Health Nurse. Support for MHFAiders: providing guidance and reassurance you are not alone. Our MHFAider guidance & support forums are tailored to provide you with the clarity needed to excel in the role. We believe it's important to offer a safe space for MHFAiders to discuss your role, while staying up to date with the latest best practices and information. Topic for July 31st session is focusing on 'Motivation to Change.' Link below for more details and to reserve your place below. #MHFAider #mentalhealth #facilitatedforum #onlineevent #workplacewellbeing

Say hello to William, Hannah, and Catherine, the amazing #Cranbrook Early Psychosis Intervention team! 👋 #DidYouKnow that there are more than 50 clinical and non-clinical staff on early psychosis care teams across the IH region? Psychosis care teams offer holistic services, and include nurses and nurse educators, social workers, psychiatrists, counsellors, life skills workers, vocational rehabilitation professionals, occupational therapists, dietitians and students. Our teams will soon include peer support workers - those who have lived and living experience with psychosis - and psychologists. Care is compassionate, client and family-centered, non-judgmental and non-stigmatizing. Learn about the early signs of psychosis, and how to get help if you are concerned about yourself or a loved one. 💛 https://lnkd.in/gvaKYEdh

Navigating the challenges of childhood can be tough, but your child doesn’t have to do it alone. We offer a lifeline for families seeking guidance and support https://lnkd.in/d8uU3Mm #ChildMentalHealth #ChildrenMentalHealth #ChildPsychiatrist #PsychiatristForChildren

Hi 👋 I’m Nina Linda Ramos, LMSW currently pursuing my clinical social work license under the supervision of Michele Purvin, LCSW-S. I specialize in pre and postpartum transitions, pregnancy-related trauma, perinatal depression, and parenting stressors. My unique perspective as a mom, doula and parent educator offers a safe and supportive space for those navigating these challenges. If you're looking to feel like the best parent you can be, I'm here to help. Learn more about how I can support you: https://lnkd.in/dv6FJG7z

Did you know CPAN and PeriPAN are part of a comprehensive, statewide effort to increase access to mental health care for our growing population? The focus on young Texans is particularly important for turning the tide on the long-term consequences of untreated mental illness. A recent The Dallas Morning News op-ed highlights the investments, partnerships, and initiatives behind this historic commitment: “Sustained efforts, coupled with increased state resources and the collaborative work of other state agencies, have placed Texas on the brink of a momentous breakthrough in mental health.” Read the full piece written by The University of Texas System Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs John Zerwas, MD & Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium Presiding Officer David Lakey, MD: https://bit.ly/3XAZkWn Texas clinicians are vital to our success. Join us in improving mental health for children and youth, and call to enroll in CPAN and PeriPAN today: www.TXCPAN.org www.TXPeriPAN.org 888-901-2726 Option 3 then 2

At CDI, every day we see the transformation in children and their families when they receive the support they need and the tools to sustain healthier lives. The data from our evidence-informed programs clearly demonstrate the positive impact of improved mental health on educational and health outcomes, and on diversion from the criminal justice system. As part of our provincial pre-budget submission, we put forward the following recommendations: • Increase access to evidence-based, trauma-informed children’s mental health and crime prevention programs like Stop Now And Plan® (SNAP), especially in remote communities. • Implement a province-wide risk-need assessment to identify where and for whom immediate support is needed. • Ensure fair compensation for our hard-working, dedicated professionals in the early learning, child care and community-based mental health sectors. CDI believes that investment in children’s mental health today is an investment in the future of all Ontarians.