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All the evidence shows that if we catch #mentalhealth issues in young people early enough it can help prevent bigger issues emerging in later life. Even if politicians can't see the moral need, surely they can understand the financial benefits for our healthcare system and professionals?

Sadly this is the state of today society 😳😡 All evidence clearly shows that if you catch #mentalhealth issues in young people early enough it can help prevent bigger issues emerging in later life! Pre Prevention has always been key. YoungMinds are encouraging people to sign an open letter to Jeremy Hunt demanding funding for the roll out of early mental health support hubs. If you believe in early intervention as much as we do please sign show your support with an open letter to Jeremy Hunt. We're louder together. https://lnkd.in/eP9pYBkE

https://lnkd.in/e-AWRf9c Empowering Young Minds: A Call to Action for Support Beyond School Walls Thank you @Young Minds for sharing this article shedding light on the alarming increase in mental health issues amongst young people. The statistics are concerning, reflecting a growing need for collective efforts to support the mental well-being of our youth. It’s disheartening to learn that more and more young people are grappling with mental health concerns. The pressures of modern life, social media, loneliness, bullying, discrimination, stress, academic expectations and societal standards can undoubtedly take a toll on young people’s mental well-being. We must also recognise that the responsibility of nurturing their mental health relies on a broader network of community support. My personal drive to follow my passion for supporting the wellbeing of young people outside the school environment stems from the belief that a holistic approach is essential. This year, I’ve taken a pause in my teaching career to pursue my interest in this field. I am excited to be offering wellbeing services for young people. I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology. I am not a counselor or therapist, although I have been trained in coaching techniques using NLP & CBT. I am an experienced teacher with a passion for supporting the wellbeing of young people and act as an early intervention for young people who are experiencing worry, anxiety, stress, unhappiness. If you have noticed a change in your young person and you have concerns then I’m the wellbeing support worker for you & the whole family. Sessions are tailored to the individual needs of the young person and involve creative, engaging and fun activities to have a positive impact on their mindset. If you have concerns about the young people in your life, please do get in touch for more information.

This is why I am studying to become a counsellor.

When was the last time you had a really good conversation with a child or young person? One where you didn't rush to a solution for them? Mental health needs to be prioritised. As Early Help Workers, we are not trained Mental Health professionals. We have AMAZING staff who can connect with and support young people to express themselves and help gain their voices in decision making in their lives. Often we are trying to broker the appropriate Mental Health support from Children's Mental health Services, who appear simply overwhelmed by the need out there. However, I believe we can ALL do more to help support and contain young people before a critical need is required. It would seem that stigma is alive and kicking still. It seems that people are now so aware of and fumbly around MH, that they they miss the point of human connection. Connection cares and caring helps people feel important. Many jump to the worse place straight away or straight to a solution without validating that child or young person's feelings, and by doing so skip out the connecting element and often leave people feeling worse. It may be that specialist mental health support IS needed....so don't overestimate the power of a conversation, but definitely DO NOT underestimate the power of a good but simple connecting conversation.

In light of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek last week and worrying new data about young people and their wellbeing, a little reminder of our CYP services and how to access them... ⬇️ #MentalHealthMatters #InvestInMentalHealth #CYPSupport #CYPMentalHealth #YoungPeople #InvestInTheFuture #MentalHealthSupport #EarlyIntervention #Wellbeing #WellbeingSupport #MentalHealthServices #Charity #SupportLocal #Essex

Well this highlights an abysmal failure in education. There is no education syllabus that includes stress management and mental health training in schools, teaching kids genuine and useful life skills and coping strategies. Never has been, so kids have no coping skills and tools, and neither do their parents, or teachers. BUT parents and schools do cause most of the problems. The NHS cannot be the solution. We can't kick it down the road and hope someone else deals with it or they "grow out of it" A fundamental change is necessary in the education system. You can't teach the curriculum to any child who isn't mentally healthy, balanced, focused and engaged. Its a totally pointless waste of time and just increases pressure and stress on the child. THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT SUBJECT IS A CHILDS WELLBEING. Utterly ridiculous to prioritise Maths and English ahead of that. DfE, Ofsted, teachers, and the teachers of teachers need a massive rethink and refocus. Children's wellbeing IS your responsibility and you priority. Do we need mentally healthy young adults with life skills, coping skills and resilience in the workplace, or stressed out, mentally unwell, unbalanced young adults with degrees but no ability to cope with real life?

Frightening. If we don’t help our young people with their mental health and support them when they need it, then we will have an ever increasing epidemic of adults with mental health problems. More information should be provided in schools on how to look after your mental health and also supporting one another. The earlier the intervention, the easier it is to treat any health problem, be it mental or physical health. #mentalhealthawareness #younglearners #mentalhealthfirstaid

Prevention is better than cure. If this is correct why are education services not fully equipped to intervene in the early stages of childhood? Is this issue only in poverty stricken areas? #starttheconversation #childrensmentalhealth #childhoodtrauma #moreneedsdone

Medicare and Mental Health: What You Should Know Mental health is just as important as physical health, and Medicare provides coverage to support your well-being. But do you know what’s included? In this post, we’ll explore the mental health services covered by Medicare, including therapy, counseling, and inpatient care. Understanding your benefits can help you access the care you need to maintain your mental health and overall well-being. 💡 Insight: Medicare covers one depression screening per year, as well as therapy sessions—so be sure to take advantage of these services if you need them. 👉 Discover more about how Medicare can support your mental health needs. https://lnkd.in/diV_w-6j