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Biscuits, a cup of tea, and an interactive task on 'understanding health systems' made for a fun morning at the Active Devon team day. Learning is one of my core values, and listening to Gareth Dix is always a pleasure. It's a complex picture, but I have come away with a fire in my belly to develop our work further. #ActiveDevon #HealthSystems #Learning #ProfessionalDevelopment

Cravings are a common challenge in recovery, but having a plan can make all the difference. Discover effective strategies to navigate cravings and how individuals can protect their sobriety in our latest blog. https://sbhc.tech/4cc79pJ

While every day we work to comprehend past trauma's influence on our residents' physical and mental well-being, we are now taking the time to pay more attention to how it affects our careforce. LeadingAge Gold Partner KARE is sharing what they learned about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) affecting today's careforce in part one of KARE's three-part "Trauma and Resilience" series. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3LuF1T3

This resource offers three ideas as an introduction to trauma-informed practice; rooted in understanding and addressing the impact of trauma on individuals, particularly in how it affects their behaviour, learning, and overall wellbeing https://buff.ly/3zARsu4

🌟 End of Year Wisdom for Legal Professionals: Lessons from a Supporting Psychotherapist In an insightful Platforum9 session this week, Antoinette Moriarty (Psychotherapist at the Law Society of Ireland) shared a refreshing perspective on year-end pressures: "Lawyers are like athletes who wouldn't take care of their bodies—it would be unheard of." Yet we often ignore our mental well-being, especially during the demanding year-end period. Key insight: "There are seasons of the mind." Instead of fighting winter's natural inclination toward reflection, we should embrace it. November exists for a reason - it's an opportunity to retrench. 💡 Her advice for managing year-end pressure? Rethink traditional celebrations. Maybe replace that noisy drinks reception with an energizing walk and coffee? Those small gestures of humanity often go further than grand gestures. Worth reflecting on as we head into the busiest season of the legal calendar. Read the full summary here: https://lnkd.in/d-wSzP-5 #LegalWellbeing #LawyerLife #MentalHealth #LegalProfession

As the new year approaches, many of us reflect on our lives and set goals for the year ahead. These New Year’s resolutions often revolve around self-improvement: exercising more, eating healthier, learning new skills, or saving money. While these are valuable goals, one resolution stands out as profoundly life-changing: prioritizing therapy. Therapy is not just for those going through crises; it is a powerful tool for self-discovery, growth, and maintaining emotional wellbeing. Here’s why making therapy your number one New Year’s resolution could be the most transformative choice you make this year - and how it can complement your other resolutions.

✨ NP Week Spotlight: Honoring PMHNPs of Color ✨ Today, we're thrilled to highlight Valerie Revolus, a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who brings compassion, expertise, and cultural insight to their practice. 1. What inspired you to become a PMHNP? "Seeing patients that looked like me when I was working as a bedside nurse that didn’t have anybody to advocate for them. I knew representation mattered and I needed to advance my degree to put myself in the right position." 2. What unique perspective do you bring to your practice? "What is unique to my perspective is 2 things. Being a first generation Haitian American I’m able to speak to the cultural traumas and nuances of a group of people where mental health is highly stigmatized. Second my own personal mental health journey and experiences in my life has allowed me to craft a space for others that was hard for me to find." 3. What’s one piece of advice you’d give aspiring PMHNPs? "One piece of advice that I would give to a future PMHNP is to take your time and explore. God has given you a purpose and you’ll find the specialty area in which it best serves others." As we celebrate NP Week, let’s recognize the profound impact that PMHNPs of Color have on the field of mental health. Our commitment and advocacy bring us closer to achieving inclusive, equitable care for all communities. 🌍💙

During her #AMED2022 keynote address, Dr. Carol Hopkins, MSW, RSW, discusses how we can support First Nations’ rights to mental wellness. Watch the presentation here: https://lnkd.in/gE2YCChV #TruthAndReconciliationWeek

Have you ever wondered how the Trust uses research to develop and shape its services? 📖 In our 2023-2024 Research and Development Report, we highlight how working with service users and others is central to everything that we do. In the past year, we have made great strides towards getting service users’ voices heard, developing new collaborations with organisations, publishing journals and books on mental health, and achieving awards. Discover some highlights here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e2k-WPiw Dr Chetan Shah

In my first article for 2025, I share the research on how trauma impacts us physically—not just emotionally—and what we can do to stave off those deleterious effects simply by taking better care of ourselves. https://lnkd.in/e-u4zPBT