ICMDA’s Post

5 weeks…… In just 5 weeks I’ll be running The ASK Workshop. Assessing Suicide in Kids. What we know is that children as young as 4 can think about ending their life, for all sorts of reasons. We also know that those children can grow to be teens who move towards suicide behaviour. They can become children who die by suicide. If you work with children & young people, in any capacity…. Have you booked your place? https://lnkd.in/ebnDEFfH

It’s time to stop the stigma and talk about suicide. Take the FREE, online student edition of suicide awareness training Learn skills, gain confidence, save a life 👇 https://lnkd.in/g2HaSHs #StudentTraining #StudentMentalHealth #LetsTalk

Together, we can change the narrative on suicide. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to provide free and confidential support. At Shelton State, our C.A.R.E. Team is here to help students find solutions when they are experiencing academic, social, and emotional crises. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

It's National Suicide Prevention month and we all have the ability to do something to make a difference. While the idea of suicide is frightening, it doesn't have to be taboo to talk about it. Learn how to get comfortably uncomfortable by attending a QPR training (Question, Persuade, Refer). Talk to me about bringing a free training to you and your place of work, school, worship, club, organization, civic group, etc. Learn how to ask the question and save a life!

Grief can result from any significant experience of loss. It can stem from loss of housing, health, relationships or jobs, and is also tied to oppression, racism and violence. Learn why facing grief together helps us all and how educators can be more grief-facing in the classroom with Carmen G. and Jennifer Poole: https://lnkd.in/gDggs3uT

I feel a deep sense of sadness and compassion for the innocent HUMAN BEINGS enduring such unjust mental and physical suffering. It truly moves me to tears. The harsh realities faced by INNOCENT children should weigh heavily on the hearts and minds of ANYONE with children, anyone closely connected to a child, or anyone who recognizes the innocence of or is concerned for the well-being of children in any capacity. The very idea of these young souls experiencing such pain is truly heartbreaking and should evoke a strong wave of compassion and sorrow within us all.  Politics aside, let’s pause for a moment to consider how we would feel if it were our child, grandchild, niece, or nephew facing such trauma. Imagine your children's heartache if their brother or sister were facing this fate. Based on the world’s present state of affairs, today, this calamity is being suffered by someone else's child, but tomorrow, it very well could be yours. The heartbreaking stories of human suffering should deeply touch us all. Learning about these injustices should inspire a deep sense of empathy and sorrow. Understanding the reality of these heartbreaking atrocities serves as a powerful reminder of our humanitarian responsibilities. We should not just stand by and allow others to be mistreated. We share a profound obligation to stand up for those who are most vulnerable, particularly those who cannot defend themselves. It is our responsibility to create a world that feels safe and nurturing for everyone. If you see something, do SOMETHING. While I acknowledge that politics often influence these situations, we must never lose sight of the fundamental truth: it is absolutely unacceptable for one person to deliberately and maliciously inflict mental or physical pain on another. Even amid unrest, it is a travesty when innocent lives—be they men, women, children, the elderly, or those with disabilities—suffer at the hands of another. These unjust measures transcend political boundaries. This is illegal, inhumane, and a grave miscarriage of justice.  Father, God, please have mercy on the unjustly prosecuted and mend the hearts and minds of the prosecutors.  “And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40 https://lnkd.in/gP38Mf6A

Suicide is a confronting subject and yet sadly most of us have been touched by it in some way. It is a community issue, which requires a community response. We are delivering Suicide First Aid Lite - Virtual Training to give learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive. Click here to read more and book a place - https://lnkd.in/exwPMCqJ..

By talking about suicide, we can help break down the stigma that can act as a barrier to getting help! Our free training can help you learn the words and phrases to use to help people you may be worried about. www.ohana.ie 🦋

Outrage and sorrow overwhelm me as I grapple with the devastating news of what happened at Karol Bagh. 💔 My heart goes out to the families, friends, and loved ones of the students who tragically lost their lives due to drowning at Rau’s Academy in Karol Bagh. The news is depressing, and I can only imagine the unbearable pain and grief that those closest to them must be feeling. This preventable tragedy is a stark indictment of the academy's negligence and the government's inaction. I can only imagine the dreams, aspirations, and hopes that these students had for their future. Their potential, cut short in such a tragic manner, is a loss not just for their loved ones but for our entire community. How could this have happened? Where were the safety protocols? Why were emergency measures not in place? The academy's failure to ensure a secure environment for its students is unacceptable. Moreover, the government's lack of oversight and enforcement of safety standards in educational institutions is a dereliction of duty. How many more lives must be lost before we see meaningful action? We demand answers and accountability from Rau Academy and the government. This tragedy must serve as a wake-up call for immediate reform. #LinkedInCommunity #JusticeForStudents #UPSC #LinkedInFamily

🙏🏼 Please, share this valuable #SuicidePrevention toolkit/ resource. 💡Learning how to prevent or address some of the the principal health problems in our society is part of the #PublicHealth approach. 📉By knowing more …we combat #stigma surrounding #MentalHealth! ✅Join this cycle because #MentalHealthMatters