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It's still Mental Health Awareness Month, and we've got more free programming! Join us on Tuesday, May 28 for the free webinar, "Increasing Help-Seeking for Legal Professionals Struggling with Depression." Our speaker, Dr. Jason Siegel, has developed a four-step, science-based approach (called IIFF) to encourage help-seeking by people with depression. He'll discuss how legal employers and other organizations can apply IIFF to improve the likelihood of help-seeking among legal professionals and save lives. The webinar's target audience is people in organizational positions focused on improving mental health within their organizations. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/gCrf4KcB Heidi Alexander Tara Antonipillai, JD, MAPP Raul Ayala Dr. Anne Brafford, JD, MAPP, PhD Bree Buchanan Marcie Dickson Michael (Ellenhorn) Denise Gaskin - Well-Being Champion / Coach Shailini George Danielle Hall R. Javoyne Hicks Mike Kasdan Natalie Loeb Chris Newbold Dr. Matthew Thiese Robin Wolpert

I hope to see you at this free, important webinar on May 28 with one of my favorite people, the esteemed Dr. Jason Siegel!

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Here’s what you can do: ✨ Support BIPOC mental health professionals ✨ Advocate for policies that improve access to mental health care for minority communities ✨ Develop brochures, flyers, and online content that provide information on mental health issues affecting minority communities ✨ Create and share articles, blog posts, infographics, and social media content highlighting the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities

Mental health is a complex and critical issue, but with programs in place to provide necessary resources to those struggling, we know we are tackling this issue with hope, love and collaboration. WATCH this report from News 4 WIVB Buffalo highlighting our important work with CPEP at Erie County Medical Center and how we will continue to work to have voices heard, and families helped. https://lnkd.in/exbZYx6q

Last month, we held a launch event for our new report on the youth mental health crisis. The event, which was standing room only, brought together professionals from across the sector to discuss the rising mental health needs of children and young people. In our new blog NPC's Lily Meisner talks about how funders can help tackle the youth mental health crisis following on from the event discussions. In the report we identified six key areas where funders have the potential to create long-term positive change for children and young people: - Preventative work and early intervention. - Supporting children from minoritised groups. - Building and diversifying the mental health workforce. - Funding research on what works. - Enabling collaboration across the mental health sector. - Exploring a systems-based approach to funding. https://lnkd.in/eD3wGdai

The surge in hospitalizations due to mental health disorders reflects not only an increase in the prevalence of these disorders but also challenges in access to appropriate mental health care and support services. In recognition of Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, NCEF would like to highlight that addressing the root causes of these disorders requires a multifaceted approach that includes early intervention programs, community-based mental health services, increased mental health literacy and destigmatization efforts. Furthermore, collaboration between healthcare providers, educators, policymakers and community organizations is essential to implement effective prevention and intervention strategies.  Through our Mental Health Initiative, NCEF has brought together key providers in the community to help shift the provision of mental health services in Collier County. We are proud to collaborate with esteemed organizations that exemplify the highest efficacy standards. Our Blueprint Partners include David Lawrence Centers, Florida State University College of Medicine, Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, Healthcare Network, and NAMI of Collier County. Together, we are committed to making a difference in children’s mental health. 

The statistics are alarming, and the reality is heartbreaking. We cannot ignore the mental health crisis among our children and teens any longer. National surveillance data paints a stark picture: roughly 8% of adolescents attempt suicide each year, and a staggering 17% report serious suicidal ideation. Approximately 157,000 individuals between the ages of 10 and 24 receive emergency medical care for intentional self-inflicted injuries annually. That’s 157,000 young lives hanging in the balance — a number that should compel us all to take action. In March 2023, Elmcrest took a crucial step forward by opening a Mental Health Crisis Center. Since then, 187 children have been served. But this is just the beginning. That's why we plan to open another mental health center. By supporting Elmcrest's mental health programs, you're contributing to providing essential services to those who need them most. Visit our website to learn more about Elmcrest's initiatives and how you can lend a helping hand. Let's stand together and be the change our children deserve. https://lnkd.in/eTXfqFqf 

SOS: The Imagine Project's Call to Combat the Global Mental Health Crisis This is a powerful 8-minute sizzle reel where Dianne Maroney, RN MSN, founder of The Imagine Project, leads the charge against the global mental health crisis. Backed by a compelling lineup of experts, including a pediatrician, a superintendent, dedicated teachers, a school counselor, and courageous students, this video sheds light on the urgent need for mental health support worldwide. Together, they share their insights, experiences, and solutions, illustrating the critical role of The Imagine Project in transforming lives and fostering hope. Don't miss this call to action—our future depends on it. You can also view and share on You Tube: https://lnkd.in/dxeADQpk

Improving Reporting on Mental Health pandemic’s first year, putting the subject of mental health on the national agenda in the United States like never before. The media has a key role to play in destigmatizing discussions of mental health and making them as central as other common public health issues in conversations about the overall well-being of our society. NIHCM Foundation, under our Journalism Grant program, supported the newly updated Carter Center Journalism Resource Guide on Mental Health Reporting. Join us for an interactive discussion on how to use the guide to enhance your reporting skills. The guide provides up-to-date statistics, resources, and guidance on how to report on mental health issues accurately and sensitively. Speakers will discuss: Myths that still occur in mental health reporting and the facts to help debunk them. Language to avoid when reporting on suicide and what to use instead. Examples of common mistakes and best practices for mental health reporting. Tips for and the importance of solutions-based reporting. Guidance on using culturally sensitive perspectives when reporting on mental health stories, including speaking directly with people with lived experiences.

A report based on our consultations with people with lived experience of mental ill health has been released by USAID. There are a lot of important things in this report (and some important things that didn't make the report). But I want to highlight that people with lived experience are pushing USAID for robust, intentional lived experience engagement in its development and implementation of global mental health policy. Our asks of the Agency include: -The development of an organization-wide framework that holds USAID accountable for lived experience engagement across mental health and psychosocial support programming. -Visible lived experience leadership within the Agency -Pay people with lived experience for their expertise when asked to consult or engage with the Agency. AND MY FAVORITE - Spend time and invest resources into building the capacity of lived-experience led organizations on the ground. These organizations exist and have brilliant, innovative solutions to mental health systems change. https://lnkd.in/gZ73wmKE