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Early childhood is a critical period for brain and relationship development. How does digital media use affect early child development and mental health in regards to emotion regulation, sensory regulation, and the ability to relate to others? Learn more during our next #AskTheExperts webinar “Early Childhood Mental Health and Digital Media” on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 12pm ET. Children and Screens' Chief Science Officer Dimitri Christakis, MD, MPH, will lead a discussion with other experts on digital media’s impacts on young child sensory and emotional regulation and will provide best practices to promote well-being in the early childhood years. Registration is now open: https://lnkd.in/eBh4hYMJ #Webinar #ParentingTips #EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth #ChildDevelopment

The numbers tell a story we can't ignore. Let's unveil the harsh truths of child labor, education, and mental health. It's time to confront these challenges with informed action. Together, we can make a difference. #ChildRights #EducationalEquity #MentalHealthAwareness #NumbersThatMatter #ChildWelfare #EducationForAll #GlobalEducation #ChildProtection #SnehAsha Siddhi Jaiswal Sneha Jaiswal

Great to share feedback on the impact we are having supporting families.🤩 There are 3 x times as many boys diagnosed autistic as girls in the UK but the real picture is more complicated than that, driven by lack of knowledge about an internal presentation of autism and social expectations around gendered behaviour. Currently many teachers have little training on neurodivergency, particularly as it tends to present in girls. As a result autistic girls mask daily and unturn this can have a heavy impact on their wellbeing and mental health. Awareness and advocacy is key 🔐 Be pro active not reactive 🤯 #showmeyoucare #peoplewhocare 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/dxnc8qXH

"When our children are in danger, our natural fight or flight response kicks in. A mental health crisis can trigger this response, opening the gates to a wide range of emotional responses that might leave you paralyzed with fear, isolated, and worried that you aren't doing enough to support your child," wrote Tyish Hall Brown, PhD wrote in the introduction to Navigating Teen Mental Health: An Expert's Guide for Parents. Dr. Brown added: "[y]et being scared is natural, and being worried is normal. It's what we do after we acknowledge these feelings that will either set our teen up for success or leave them struggling to find their way." Adolescents facing mental health challenges need the support of the responsible adults in their lives. And parents and other caregiving adults need support to answer their top of mind concerns while navigating their kids challenges. That's why Parent Ready, Inc. published Navigating Teen Mental Health. And building upon this guide, Parent Ready, Inc. will release a suite of evidence-based tools at the upcoming HLTH conference to help health care providers more easily support the parents of their pre-teen and teen patients. We are thrilled to be part of the MATTER community of healthcare innovators and will reside in their pavilion (kiosk #2854-18). Please reach out! Parent readiness is a social determinant of health for both kids and parents themselves. We're working to help get parents ready for what's next. #parentsmatter #parentingteens #teenmentalhealth #mentalhealthprovidersareheroes #socialdeterminantsofhealth #hlth

Social prescribing has been shown to enhance individual self-efficacy and mental well-being, creating stronger, healthier communities. Get access to the activity worksheet and explore other beneficial activities in our toolkit "Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic People Living in Rural and Remote Communities." Read the toolkit: https://bit.ly/3qqTZ5p

The numbers tell a story we can't ignore. Let's unveil the harsh truths of child labor, education, and mental health. It's time to confront these challenges with informed action. Together, we can make a difference. #ChildRights #EducationalEquity #MentalHealthAwareness #NumbersThatMatter #ChildWelfare #EducationForAll #GlobalEducation #ChildProtection #SnehAsha

For all of you that work with separating and divorcing families, I highly encourage you to take the Co-Parenting Specialist Certification Training! I may be biased because I'm on the training team, however I didn't start out on the team. I started out as a participant in the very first training that Christina McGhee did in 2021. I was so impressed with what I learned I wanted to be a part of the movement to change how divorce professionals help families through the difficult transition of going from one home to two. Part of my motivation to join the team was that I had experienced divorce myself and saw the damage that it did to my children. I realized how much of a difference I could have made in my children's lives if I had had just some of the skills that Christina teaches. Divorce didn't have to be devastating for my kids, but the conflict between me and my co-parent was devastating. As divorce professionals we need to look beyond the time that we work with our clients and realize how we engage during the divorce process can have a profound impact on these families for a lifetime. Even though the parents may no longer be married, for their children the family continues. We play a critical role in whether or not these families struggle with ongoing conflict. Are we helping parents understand that even though the marriage ended, the children still need the same support and sense of safety they had while they were married? Are we teaching them skills that put children in the center of decision-making or in the middle of parental conflict? As someone who has been divorced for over a decade, I can tell you that even though I am no longer married to my sons father, he and I still have to work together to handle challenges, heartbreak, loss and also wins. How we handle these things still has an immense impact on my boys, who are adults today. I can assure you that we would not be working together as well as we do without the information I gained from the Co-Parenting Specialist training. The Co-Parenting Specialist Certification training provides you with skills you can begin using after Day 1. Imagine the impact you can have on the families you work with if were able to give this gift of knowledge to your clients. Imagine how much more gratifying your work would be knowing you made a lasting positive impact during, what can be, a very difficult time in people's lives. I hope to see you at our next training cohort, September 5-6 and 12-13. To register visit https://lnkd.in/d_3Bz6uZ. To hear what our graduates have to say about this training, please visit https://lnkd.in/eqVWQKMw . If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to get in touch.

&Rise: Support Groups for Teen Girls & Nonbinary Youth Free • Tuesdays • 7 to 8:30 p.m. • Dole Center • 255 Augusta, Oak Park • Ages 13-19 This empowering support group provides a welcoming space for girls and nonbinary youth ages 13-19 to find community, support, and develop healthy coping skills. Here, they can navigate the complexities of adolescence and/or heal from trauma together. The world is experiencing significant challenges that deeply impact young people. Everyone has encountered trauma, especially in recent years. Today's teens have endured a global pandemic, leading to increased isolation and mental health struggles, including eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Specializing in teen empowerment, the group focuses on fostering healthy relationship skills, understanding consent and boundaries, and promoting mental health and body positivity. This is not a therapy group but a supportive community where girls and nonbinary youth can share their experiences and journey towards healing. Registration is required: https://lnkd.in/gDVrz5_W Learn more about all of the services that &Rise has to offer: www.womenrisechicago.org #supportgroups #mentalhealth #teenmentalhealth #teenempowerment

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆. At 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀, we believe that a child’s mental health is just as important as their physical health. In a world where developmental delays, speech challenges, and behavioural issues can often be 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱, we are determined to change the narrative. Every day, our team of dedicated 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 works with children to help them overcome the challenges society often overlooks. Take, for example, a young boy named 𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃 who came to us with severe speech delays. His parents were hesitant, unsure if therapy would help. But after just a few months of working with our team, Aarav's 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 soared. He began communicating more effectively, engaging with other children, and finding his voice—not just through words, but in the way he 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 himself. This transformation didn’t happen overnight, and it didn’t happen without the right support. Aarav's story is just one example of the incredible 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 within every child, waiting to be unlocked when given the care they deserve. On this 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we want to remind everyone that mental health is not a privilege for a few—it’s a right for every child. Join us in our mission to ensure every child has access to the 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 care they need. Let’s build a future where all children can thrive. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthForChildren #ChildWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #ChildDevelopment #SupportKids #TherapyForKids #InclusiveCare #SpeechTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #BehavioralTherapy #MiracleMinds

❤️Great breakout session at NRCEC 2024 about how ACF is supporting families from the very start in fostering healthy development for children. The Early Head Start Program plays a pivotal role in this mission, offering comprehensive services that include family engagement and education on critical topics such as postpartum depression. 👩🏻🍼Postpartum depression can significantly impact both mothers and their children. Through Early Head Start, families receive vital support and resources to recognize and address this condition early on. Engaging families in this learning process not only promotes mental health and well-being but also strengthens the bond between parents and children. ✅Let’s champion programs like Early Head Start that empower families with knowledge and support, ensuring brighter futures for our youngest and most vulnerable members. #EarlyHeadStart #FamilyEngagement #PostpartumDepression #ChildDevelopment #MentalHealthAwareness #vpdgovsolutions