HideOut Youth Zone’s Post

𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗨𝗣 🗞 Here's the latest news relating to children and young people - locally, regionally and nationally. 1) Thousands of children waiting years for mental health support, Children’s Commissioner warns - https://lnkd.in/eWcXu-E4 2) Hope and optimism on the rise among young people - https://lnkd.in/ed5C2nnp 3) What impact does regularly attending youth clubs have for young people? - https://lnkd.in/eJRVq4B6

Cost should never stand in the way of early intervention, especially when it comes to children's mental health. By providing support to children and their families now, we can create opportunities for them to develop resilience and work together as a community to address this pressing issue. Let's work towards a future where mental health care is accessible to all, regardless of their financial situation. #mentalhealthawareness #earlyintervention #communitysupport

It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. There's a crisis in the mental health of children and young people in the UK, and discussion about how to tackle this often (understandably) focuses on the need for services and support, rather than prevention. But there's one simple thing that can help children to develop the skills and confidence needed to grow up happy and healthy. For children, more playing outside = better mental health! Here's Dr Jennifer Wills Lamacq and Professor Helen Dodd explaining the importance of giving children opportunities for self-directed, adventurous play to the first panel of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities up Inquiry into Children, Young People and the Built Environment. We're hopeful that this important inquiry will lead to positive meaningful change for children in the UK, who desperately need to be safe and welcome to play in the places and spaces where they live.

𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗨𝗣 🗞 Here's the latest news relating to children and young people - locally, regionally and nationally. 1) 'Online signposting platforms must 'speak children's language', think-tank recommends' - https://lnkd.in/eupmt-d4 2) 'Young people demand greater access to local youth services' - https://lnkd.in/eJMKmTsv 3) 'Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young' - https://lnkd.in/e9aeKY5w 4) 'Youth clubs are vital. We can all help to revive them' - https://lnkd.in/gZXBdE34

Next week, join us in a webinar to discover how policymakers can address challenges faced by youth nationwide, like mental health needs, school absenteeism, and community violence. https://lnkd.in/eGFgbP4e

"Let's talk about something often overlooked: the impact of car wrecks on children's mental health. 🚗💥 It's easy to forget that little ones in the backseat can be deeply affected by the trauma of an accident. From anxiety and nightmares to behavioral changes and academic struggles, the repercussions can be profound and long-lasting. As caregivers, educators, and community members, it's crucial that we recognize and address the emotional toll that car wrecks can take on children. Providing a supportive environment, open communication, and access to professional help can make all the difference in helping our youngest cope and thrive after such a frightening experience. Let's work together to raise awareness and support for the mental well-being of children impacted by car wrecks. Every child deserves the opportunity to heal and grow resilient in the face of adversity. #ChildMentalHealth #CarWrecks #SupportAndHealing" #personalinjurylaw #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer

𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗨𝗣 🗞 Here's the latest news relating to children and young people - locally, regionally and nationally. 1) 'Online signposting platforms must 'speak children's language', think-tank recommends' - https://lnkd.in/eupmt-d4 2) 'Young people demand greater access to local youth services' - https://lnkd.in/eJMKmTsv 3) 'Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young' - https://lnkd.in/e9aeKY5w 4) 'Youth clubs are vital. We can all help to revive them' - https://lnkd.in/gZXBdE34

**Announcing the Launch of our updated Options180 Website: Specialist Assessment and Support programme for Families in Crisis** We are excited to introduce our newly redesigned Options180 website, dedicated to providing specialist assessments and a range of professional support to families in crisis. At Options180, we are the first of a kind, offering a unique one stop approach to assessing and supporting vulnerable families, with a particular focus around co-occurrence risk indicators, namely, parental substance misuse, domestic abuse and parental mental health concerns. We provide a whole family focus model adopting the latest evidence based approaches in undertaking assessments, parent teaching support and therapeutic substance misuse recovery tools for parents in need, reducing risk of harm for children. To discover more about our services, how we can help or to find out how to make a referral, please visit our page to get in touch with us! Www.options180.co.uk #Options180 #FamilySupport #Peripatetic #Parentingassistance #Parentingassessments #CommunitySupport #OvercomingAdversity #ExploreNow

On World Mental Health Day, we're reminded that mental health is vital at every age — including for children facing the overwhelming experience of hospitalization. Being in the hospital can be a stressful and scary time for kids, impacting not only their physical health but their emotional well-being too. At enCourage Kids, we recognize that healing goes beyond medicine. That’s why we fund programs specifically designed to support children's mental and emotional health during their hospital stay. From art therapy and music sessions that provide creative outlets, to facility dogs who offer unconditional comfort, and play therapy that helps children express their feelings, these programs are critical to helping young patients cope with fear, anxiety, and loneliness. We believe that every child deserves access to emotional support as they navigate their medical journey, and we're committed to making that a reality. With your help, we can ensure that more children receive the resources they need to feel emotionally cared for and empowered while they heal. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthForKids #HealingBeyondMedicine #EmotionalWellbeing #enCourageKids #SupportKids

Technology, loneliness, isolation are all factors affecting youth across the spectrum. As we move forward with our work in education, I wonder how we can all help to support students' mental health within each of our respective organizations?