Jon Belsher, MD’s Post

In light of three recent heat-related child deaths in Arizona, Claire Louge, our Executive Director, spoke to ABC15 Arizona about the critical role of community support in preventing such tragedies. Claire highlights the necessity of shifting our focus from intervention to prevention, saying, "Support, not judgment, is key to preventing these tragedies." Watch the full interview to learn more about how you can help prevent tragedies like these by supporting families in your community. https://lnkd.in/gHbwBwJE

We are heartbroken to report a devastating incident in Buckeye, Arizona, where a 3-year-old girl tragically lost her life after being left in a hot car for approximately two hours during a scorching afternoon. This sorrowful event marks the third such death in Arizona this year and highlights a nationwide issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 37 children in the United States die each year from heatstroke in similar circumstances—averaging about two children every week during the summer months. This tragic statistic is a grim reminder of the dangers that hot vehicles pose to young children, particularly during the intense heat of summer. Vehicles can heat up to dangerous temperatures very quickly, becoming deadly ovens even when the outside temperature seems comfortable. Heatstroke can occur in temperatures as low as 57 degrees and the temperature inside a vehicle can increase 20 degrees in just 10 minutes. At A New Leaf, we urge all parents and guardians to be vigilant and always check their vehicles before locking the doors. Simple habits, such as keeping a stuffed animal in the child's car seat when it's empty and moving it to the front seat when the child is there, can prevent these tragedies. Public awareness and community education about the risks of vehicular heatstroke are crucial in preventing further loss and heartache. Let's protect our little ones by being attentive, spreading awareness, and taking actionable steps to ensure no child is left behind in a car. Together, we can prevent these tragedies and keep our children safe. https://lnkd.in/g2KmBM-2

☝️ Exhaustion, stress, and disruptions in routines can lead even the most attentive parents or caregivers to forget a sleeping baby in a car. The consequences are devastating. Just like Ollie Dill, who tragically lost his life to heatstroke in July 2019. · Understanding his story sheds light on the dangers of hot cars and the urgent need for prevention. Let's come together to raise awareness and ensure no more lives are lost to this preventable tragedy. · ❗️ Stay vigilant. Stay informed. Let's keep our little ones safe from the heat. · #HotCarSafety #PreventHeatstroke #ChildSafety #BuildingBlocks #OllieDillAwareness

🚗☀️ Don't let silence deceive you! Even when babies are peacefully napping in the backseat, it's crucial to remember they're there. Leaving a child alone in a car—even for a quick errand—can have tragic consequences. ⚠️ 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 Safe Kids Worldwide ❗️On average, every 10 days a child dies from heatstroke in a vehicle. Shockingly, in over half of these cases, the caregiver forgot the child was in the car. ❗️Within just 10 minutes, a car's temperature can soar up to 19 degrees. And contrary to belief, cracking a window won't prevent this. ❗️Young children are especially vulnerable, as their bodies heat up three to five times faster than adults'. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞! 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞: 👀 Always check the backseat before locking the car. 📱 Set reminders or use apps to ensure you never forget your precious cargo. 🚗 Keep car doors and trunks locked to prevent children from accessing vehicles on their own. 👨👩👧👦 Educate family, friends, and caregivers about the dangers of heatstroke in cars. Let's spread awareness and protect our children from this preventable tragedy. #brokenarrowpolice #HeatstrokePrevention #ChildSafety #petsafety #summer #heat #car #safety

We NEED more school-based mental health workers. According to a 2019 report by SAMHSA, nearly 60% of children 12-18 experiencing a depressive episode did not receive any treatment. Of the adolescents who DID get help, nearly two thirds did so ONLY in school. That should tell us that A. we need to be more proactive in talking to and offering mental health support to young people, and B. There's a huge opportunity to reach these children at school.

🌐 Today, we stand together for #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay. 🕊️ Let's honor those we've lost, support those affected & raise awareness to prevent future tragedies. 🤍 Every life matters & together, we can make a difference! #SupportAndPrevention #CommunityTogetherness 👉🏿 https://loom.ly/5GHG42I

💔 Undiscovered Death: An Important Reminder 💔 Undiscovered deaths can happen in our community. Let's remember to check in on our loved ones, offer support, and raise awareness about this sensitive issue. 🕯️ Honor Lives Lost: 🕯️ We also take a moment to remember and honor those affected by this tragedy. 📣 Community Resources: 📣 Reach out to local organizations if you or someone you know needs assistance. Together, we can show empathy and support during difficult times. 💕 Have you had an undiscovered death? Reach out to us for professional, compassionate, and discrete services. #UndiscoveredDeath #CommunitySupport #CompassionMatters

Why does this continue to happen? Why don’t we just try to come up with a solution instead of arguing whether or not something is or isn’t going to work. When is this going to stop being normalized? When will it be enough? How many innocent children and people have to die before we get tired of hearing this? When are we going to stop sending prayers and condolences and moving on with our lives? #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthmatters #socialworker #lifeinsuranceagent #georgia

Therapy or facility dogs help agencies enhance officer wellness and resilience by assisting those recovering from trauma. These dogs provide a sense of calm and safety, offer support without judgment, and can help the healing process. In addition to one-on-one interactions, dogs may also attend funerals, memorials, and critical incident debriefs. Learn strategies for incorporating dogs into your new or existing wellness programs in IACP’s new resource, The Impact of Dogs on Resilience, developed in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance. https://bit.ly/3H2FBoT #OfficerSafetyandWellness #OfficerWellness #OfficerResilience #LawEnforcementWellness

Friday Feel-Good Feedback is ... standing united against wrong-doing and injustice. Its the end of a week. Start of a new month. And I haven't posted this week as I've been lost for words. Everything I planned to post felt irrelevant after the atrocities in Southport. And today I've wondered about the Feel-Good aspect of my weekly post of feedback, gratitude and learning. As a mum of 3, including 2 girls who attended dance schools just like the one targeted, thinking about those poor children and the grieving families breaks my heart. And then for it to be followed by the awful rioting and attacks against police. Further behaviour I can't fathom. So I've been lost for words. I know plenty about raising kids. But I know nothing about losing a child. I have limited experience of serious crime. Or criminal psychology. And I also try to steer clear of politics, race and religion in online exchanges unless I'm well informed or sharing confirmed expertise. So if I'd posted, it would have been emotive and subjective. As problem-solving beings, many of us will be craving explanations. In times of incomprehensible actions, maybe all we can hope to do sometimes is stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity against the wrong, the cruel, the unjust, the unfair and the brutal. So many things are beyond our control but how we react is not. Uniting as a community must prevail, and in so doing and with time, hopefully this will offer some comfort to those affected and show that the majority of people are still decent and kind at heart. Maybe this is the Feel-Good factor that I want to have faith in at the end of each week. Wrongs should not be met with more wrongs. I've read so many posts this week. Varying content and quality. For me, this one by Rob Branwood captured what mattered most. #fridayfeedback #networking #community #purpose #connection #collaboration