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This Communicate With Your Kids Day, use these tips from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign. ➡️ Start with active listening 🤝: Pay attention to your kids’ thoughts and feelings. Show genuine interest in what they have to say. ➡️ Be nonjudgmental 🤐: Create a safe space for them to express themselves without fear of criticism. Encourage openness. ➡️ Offer support 🤗: Let your kids know that you’re there for them, ready to provide guidance and assistance when needed. Elevate your communication with the “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign’s Screen4Success tool. It looks 🔎 for signs of elevated risk ⚠️ and helps you find support to address your kids’ needs. Take the screener 📲 with your kids today. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eFPGRGRW

Have you ever wondered how grief shapes the world of a teenager? 🤔 In my shift from NYC education to mental health therapy, I’ve delved deep into the complexities of adolescent grief. But how do we help teens navigate these challenging waters⁉️ Grief in teenagers often looks different from adults. It can manifest as anger, withdrawal, or even a spike in risky behaviors. Recognizing these signs is the first step in providing support. But here’s where the paradigm shifts: Instead of just offering consolation, we need to empower teens to process their grief. This means creating safe spaces for open expression, whether it’s through art, music, or simply talking. Another vital approach is to help them maintain routines. Stability can be comforting during times of upheaval. However, it’s also essential to allow flexibility, recognizing that some days will be harder than others. For those in educational and community settings, understanding and addressing adolescent grief is crucial. - - - If you’re looking for resources or guidance in supporting grieving teens, 💻visit https://lnkd.in/e4Bz4Ysw. Together, we can help them navigate their journey of loss and healing. #k12education #publichealth #healingtrauma #mentalhealthadvocacy #restorativepractices *P.S. Repost this ♻️ for your network.

We are proud to be supporting #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek to help shine a light on the importance of children's and young people's mental health and their voices. We all want children to have the best possible chance to thrive and follow their dreams. Their voices play a vital part in Words Matter's work to help end verbal abuse of children by adults and always will. Over 1,000 children revealed the impact the words they hear from adults can have on their mental health. How critical, hurtful words leave them feeling sad, depressed, anxious, doubting themselves, frightened and isolated. How hearing positive, encouraging words make them feel confident, happy and loved. When we asked them what would help protect children from hearing unkind or upsetting words and phrases they highlighted the importance of explaining how the way they talk to them can affect their mental health and wellbeing. We must listen to children - their voices matter. Words matter. Let's build children them up, not knock them down. Place2Be #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #MyVoiceMatters #WordsMatter

Good afternoon, Colleagues It is our pleasure to announce that Father2Father has acquired two new powerful resources to assist dads in their journey to become the best fathers they can be. We will be conducting two virtual workshops that provide critical information for fathers. 1) Three Steps for Dads to Care for Their Mental Health It's vital that dads have good mental health. In this workshop, it helps fathers become the best fathers they can be. It helps create families and communities. Part of being a good dad involves caring for your health. Use of three steps to take charge of your mental health. and 2) 12 Things to Know and Learn About Domestic Violence Domestic violence harms women, men, children, and our nation. It's a huge problem. In this workshop, we learn that we must do all we can to spot it, reduce it, and get rid of it. This workshop provides twelve things you need to know, learn, and helps fathers become the leader in getting rid of this problem. Please invite men that you encounter to recognize a father's health is essential to being a father. Self-care is a manly trait. Scan QR code to register.

Have you ever wondered how grief shapes the world of a teenager? 🤔 In my shift from NYC education to mental health therapy, I’ve delved deep into the complexities of adolescent grief. But how do we help teens navigate these challenging waters⁉️ Grief in teenagers often looks different from adults. It can manifest as anger, withdrawal, or even a spike in risky behaviors. Recognizing these signs is the first step in providing support. But here’s where the paradigm shifts: Instead of just offering consolation, we need to empower teens to process their grief. This means creating safe spaces for open expression, whether it’s through art, music, or simply talking. Another vital approach is to help them maintain routines. Stability can be comforting during times of upheaval. However, it’s also essential to allow flexibility, recognizing that some days will be harder than others. For those in educational and community settings, understanding and addressing adolescent grief is crucial. - - - If you’re looking for resources or guidance in supporting grieving teens, 💻visit https://lnkd.in/eHpenwPw. Together, we can help them navigate their journey of loss and healing. #k12education #publichealth #healingtrauma #mentalhealthadvocacy #restorativepractices *P.S. Repost this ♻️ for your network.

Having an adolescent who suffers from mental health issues or substance use takes a massive toll on the whole family. At Sustain Recovery, we understand what you’re going through because we’ve lived it too. That’s why every program on our extended care continuum includes a mandatory family program to help you heal as your child gets the help they need. Find your way to beyond better, together: https://lnkd.in/eF3A7GsZ

Sharing a mental illness can trigger a variety of reactions. Join me on April 10 to increase an understanding of why people experience things differently as this can help to ease tension & increase acceptance. Discuss the caregiving experience, and the stages of emotional response, and learn how to respond and cope in this one-hour webinar. https://lnkd.in/ecYac9Y6

Did you know that the Kaufman Fund has a Mental Health Collaborative? A what? you may ask. Connecting people to mental health resources is part of what the Kaufman Fund does. You can read more here: https://ow.ly/qVUz50SCJTy

Addressing the silence: I'm advocating a compassionate approach to teen suicide prevention and awareness for everyone involved. Within the fabric of our society, a quiet yet urgent crisis emerges — teen suicide. The statistics are alarming, and the consequences are profound. The escalating rates of teen suicide in our community are deeply distressing. Promoting open dialogue, attentive listening, and fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages open discussions about mental health can dismantle the stigma often linked to seeking assistance. Let's challenge the stigma surrounding teen suicide. Together, we have the power to effect change. Let's change the narrative and make it easier to speak out and not something for our children, families or anyone involved to feel ashamed of! Share this post to keep the conversation going 🌱 #teensuicideprevention #supportoneanother #mentalhealthmatters #warriorspirit #youarenotalone #suicideprevention

Mental Health and Child Safety go hand in hand. When the parent/guardian is struggling with mental illness, and does not get the proper help and support, who helps the child? Far too many people are falling through the cracks. We need to continue to bring awareness towards mental health and child abuse/safety. As I share my mother's story and her lifelong journey with mental illness, not only am I giving her a voice, but I am educating others on the reality of this battle. Check out The Book of Joann and educate yourself today. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #childsafety #childrenmatter #childhoodtrauma #mentalhealthsupport #educate #awareness