NHS Grampian’s Post

Responding to need is at the heart of our work 💙. As part of our work in partnership with NHS Pennine Care CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), we send unique therapeutic post to children every month for 4 months. Alongside this, grownups are invited to a monthly Teams call to see how they are, their child is and to support them to use the post to positively impact their child's Wellbeing. The beautiful problem we've come to realise is that some of the children we've already met want to be on that call. "Are you sure it's for grownups? I think Amy will want to see me, not you!" 8-year-old feedback🌟 . Our programme is unique, so it makes perfect sense that the stages of it are unknown. But knowing what happens next is so important. So Chay (our Chief Doodler) and myself have designed this tick list. Perfect for a fridge that we will hand out at the first Funshop and fill in, together 💫. #fromWorriestoWellbeing #CAMHS #childmentalhealth #childmentalhealthmatters #emotionalliteracy #bettertogether #childwellbeing #childrenwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #childrenmentalhealth #nurturingemotionalconnection #participation #curiosity #ignitecuriosity #workingtogether #youarenotalone #wellbeinginaction

Is the practice of systemic family therapy part of your future and/or present? If so, you'll not want to miss this post on what #LMFT professionals do and how Marriage and Family Therapy is shaping the field of mental health. And a shout-out to #AAMFT for putting all this together!

A big milestone in my PhD journey - my first article has been published 😀😀 How can we help make the move into Residential care easier for our loved ones? If you want to learn about what others have done to help new residents, specifically in terms of mental health, check out this Scoping review. #mentalhealthmatters #residentialcare #Scopingreview https://lnkd.in/dU_aS_ej

Seeing the latest NHS England data on children and young people’s wait times for mental health support stopped me in my tracks: a 31% surge in year-long waits for crucial services, now impacting 35,922 children and young people, and their families, largely due to referrals for ADHD and Autism Assessments.   Urgent national intervention and coordinated efforts at all levels are needed to address this crisis in children's health services. Local initiatives, whilst commendable, are not sufficient on their own without broader systematic support.   This is supported by a survey from YoungMinds, which highlighted that more than half of children and young people reported that their mental health got worse while they were waiting for support. Over a quarter (26%) said they had tried to take their own life as a result of having to wait for mental health support.   At Xyla, we are dedicated to improving lives and easing the burden on our healthcare system, no more so than for children and young people. We provide timely, NICE-compliant neurodevelopmental assessments and personalised treatment plans to help tackle these critical waiting lists. Feel free to reach out to Eleanor Norman (our Head of Mental Health Services) and myself for more details on how we can provide support.   This crisis demands immediate national action. Working together, we can ensure every child receives the care they deserve.   #Xyla #HealthcareExcellence #MentalHealth #ChildWellbeing

This Dementia Action Awareness Week, we're spotlighting the pivotal role of mental health support in the workplace. With the new Carer's Leave Regulations taking effect from 6 April 2024, it’s a step forward for employees who balance their professional life with caring responsibilities. These regulations allow employees caring for dependants with long-term support needs to take up to one week of unpaid leave each year, offering flexibility and support. Were you aware of the upcoming Carer’s Leave Regulations? For more information on the recent regulations visit https://lnkd.in/dhGijudJ #DementiaActionAwareness #MentalHealthSupport #CarersLeave #InclusiveWorkplace

This Dementia Action Awareness Week, we're spotlighting the pivotal role of mental health support in the workplace. With the new Carer's Leave Regulations taking effect from 6 April 2024, it’s a step forward for employees who balance their professional life with caring responsibilities. These regulations allow employees caring for dependants with long-term support needs to take up to one week of unpaid leave each year, offering flexibility and support. Were you aware of the upcoming Carer’s Leave Regulations? For more information on the recent regulations visit https://lnkd.in/eRWz3aiA #DementiaActionAwareness #MentalHealthSupport #CarersLeave #InclusiveWorkplace

Managing your aging parent can be difficult, especially when they are sick and depend on you for care. BRIA can help support you during this stressful time, by helping you understand your options and explore aging care resources. Marni Bleeman, OT Reg. (Ont.) has worked for many years in mental health with older adults and can help with a variety of caregiving issues, including: setting reasonable boundaries, finding ways to maintain balance in your own life, and decreasing feelings of guilt. Remember it's also important to look after yourself! For more info or to book: https://lnkd.in/gWiDjKw4

When your baby spends time in a #nicu/#neonatal unit, it will affect their mental health and future outcomes. That’s what parents are frequently reminded of. When we are repeatedly told this, we are frightened. We are frightened of not only the here and now, but the future too. During #infantmentalhealthweek, I wanted to shine the light on #neonatal families and the burden we feel, considering the impact of our babies being born #preterm or sick, and hearing this. How about we stop thinking of the potential detriment, and think instead of all the protective steps we take as parents, to support our children’s emotional well-being. Often at moments, when our own mental health was significantly impacted. Let’s remember this week. ⭐️Let’s remember the whispers those babies heard when they received their care. ⭐️Let’s remember how many times they were told they were loved during their hospital stay . ⭐️Let’s remember how they were told their parents couldn’t wait to take them home. ⭐️Let’s remember the times they heard their parents and nurses laugh. ⭐️Let’s remember the songs they used to have played to them. ⭐️Let’s remember how their #nicu experience does not define them and their future is unknown. Just like the next child. Let’s remove that burden. #neonatalparents #infantmentalhealth #pretermbirth #prematurity #mentalhealthawareness

🌟 A Journey of Growth and Healing 🌟 As someone who spends their days focusing on infant mental health and early childhood trauma, I've realized it's equally important to turn that lens inward. For the past 18 months, I've been on my own therapeutic journey, unpacking my early childhood trauma and diving into attachment-based work. Even calling what I went through "neglect" was a powerful step in itself. Growing up, I experienced neglect, which has profoundly influenced my attachment style(s). I oscillate between anxious and avoidant attachment, often intellectualizing as a coping mechanism because feeling is HARD. This journey has been both challenging and transformative, but necessary for my own mental health and well-being. Therapy has helped me build my own regulatory capacity, allowing me to show up more fully in my work and personal life. It’s a continuous journey of growth, self-discovery, and healing. I’m incredibly thankful to anyone who has provided or continues to provide moments of co-regulation to my brilliant (and sometimes overdramatic) nervous system. In the realm of child welfare, we often focus on the children and families we serve, but it's equally important to address our own histories and needs. By doing so, we not only become more effective professionals but also more compassionate humans. Who knew my childhood trauma would make me better at my job? If anything, it helps me tell great stories and create deeper content ;) To all my colleagues and friends in the child welfare system, I encourage you to invest in your own well-being. Our work is vital, but so is our health. By embracing our own stories and healing, we create a more empathetic and resilient community. Thank you to my therapist, my support system, and all of you who continue to inspire me. Here's to more growth, healing, and hope for all of us. 🌱💖 #MentalHealthMatters #TherapyJourney #InfantMentalHealth #AttachmentTheory #ChildWelfare #HealingTogether