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Psychologists for Primary Care please. Investment in the mental health of children and young people is a wise and necessary investment. At the Best Practice Show Birmingham, there was a talk from a wonderful team (from Wigan Borough Federated Healthcare I believe). An insightful project focusing on social prescribing for young people. 👉 it is apparent in considering adult mental health, that patients are not well equipped with the psychological skills to enable optimal benefit from treatments. This leads to poorer outcomes and disengagement from adult services. Interventions for younger people help strengthen psychological skills. It’s an investment for future adult mental health, as well as essential for current younger person mental health. 👉 Mental health service waiting times are huge and the system is congested. Good social support for young people AND the people around them can, in some cases, remove the need for specialist mental health service input. 👉 Community based social prescribing (with integrated Psychologist input, interaction with schools etc) can help improve the efficiency of referrals for Autism / ADHD. More thoughts: 👉 Lifestyle factors such as optimal nutrition, sleep quality, physical activity, outdoor time, reduction in harmful substances (vaping, energy drinks, SCREEN TIME) - these can all help support better mental health. 👉 Social connection, Intergenerational support. Facilitating positive social connection such as with older generations offers mutual benefits. For younger people, it offers insight, experience, wisdom. We need investment in mental health services and also strong foundations upstream to improve the mental health of younger people. #MentalHealth #MentalWellbeing #YoungerPeopleMentalHealth #SocialPrescribing #PsychologistsInPrimaryCare

The mental health of young people is a public health concern that requires a rapid and sustainable response. The Federal Commission for Childhood and Youth (CFEJ) has put forward a series of recommendations based on the latest scientific knowledge, which shows that between 13% and 20% of children and young people are affected by one or more mental health disorders due notably to stress linked to the multi-crisis context. The federal commission recommends improving short-term care provision, while taking sustainable measures to enhance living conditions, combat discrimination, and promote prevention and early intervention. The CFEJ also recommends that services be developed and evaluated with the active participation of young people, to ensure that they are in line with real lifestyles and needs. Read the news here 👇 #mentalhealth #multicrisis #youth #children https://lnkd.in/eJW6nZmD

Our evidence-based program the Youth Aware of Mental Health (#YAM) program has been highlighted in the World Health Organization report "Adolescents in a changing world - The case for urgent investment." The report emphasises the urgent need for investment in adolescent mental health. It explores various programs and strategies to support the well-being of young people globally, where #YAM is one of them. Want to read the entire report? Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_kHsw2Q

Mental healthcare can be costly. A recent study is now calling attention to the price families are paying to help their children with mental health care. "The study by researchers from virtual mental health care provider Brightline and published in JAMA Network Open found that families with a child or adolescent with a mental health condition paid $4,361 more toward medical spending for the child, a 31.1% uptick from 2017. Additionally, families with a child or adolescent with a mental health condition spent $2,337 more for family members, and study authors say that caregiver mental health care may be a reason for the cost" Read the full article below and share your thoughts! 👇 #mentalhealthmondays

During #BlackHistoryMonth, it's important to recognize social determinants of health, especially among our youth. This article from ArkBuilders Inc. sheds light on how these factors uniquely impact communities of color. Let's continue the conversation and work towards equity in mental healthcare. #MentalHealth #SocialDeterminants #YouthWellness Visit https://lnkd.in/eJMxeUUp to view the complete resource!

Approximately 1 in 5 teens aged 12-18 suffer from a mental health disorder. #HEAA, introduced by @CAPAC, @TheBlackCaucus, and @HispanicCaucus, will combat mental health disparities in youth by: 🧸Increasing funding for the NIH to carry out the Strategic Framework For Addressing Youth Mental Health Disparities. 🧸Direct the HHS Secretary to study and report on the AANHPI youth mental health crisis. 🧸Increasing the number of entities eligible for grants supporting pediatric behavioral health care. Let’s work towards ending the health disparities in our country. #HEAA paves the way for affordable, accessible, and high-quality healthcare, increasing the health and well-being of underserved and marginalized communities. #healthequityforall

🚨 📱 “The mental health crisis among young people is an emergency — and social media has emerged as an important contributor,” said Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the United States, in an essay published last week. In addition to warning users that social media may harm children's mental health, Dr Murthy urges social media platforms to place tobacco-style warning labels on them. While the Surgeon General’s warning labels are a bold initiative, they are not enough. To mitigate the negative effects of their platforms, tech and social media companies must take more proactive measures. Read the full blog piece to find out more about the steps companies should take to protect children: https://lnkd.in/dy7MJ4yR

Generally speaking, the trend of contacts with mental health services is on the rise. In a way this is positive as it potentially highlights greater access for people who were unable to do so effectively before. In many areas, however, the obvious impact on already stretched mental health services will be palpable.

Hey everyone! I’m happy to share my latest blog post with you. Recently, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy made headlines by calling for tobacco-style warning labels on social media platforms to alert us to the potential harm they can cause to children’s mental health. This is a step in the right direction, but we need to go even further. At Global Child Forum, we’re thrilled to see this initiative, but we also think it’s high time for companies to step up and take more responsibility for the negative impacts of their products. The stats are pretty shocking: nearly 95% of teens are on social media, with over a third saying they’re on it almost constantly. This heavy usage is linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression, with teens spending an average of 4.8 hours a day online! Join us in pushing for stronger measures to protect our kids’ mental health. Dive into the full blog post to learn more about what’s happening with social media and mental health, and what steps we can take beyond just warning labels.

The teen mental health crisis demands innovative solutions. Brightside Health is answering the call, expanding its telemental health services to adolescents. With rapid access to care, digital support, and a focus on teen-specific challenges, they're breaking down barriers to treatment. This is a bold step towards making mental healthcare more accessible and less intimidating for young people. It's time to embrace technology as a tool for healing and empowerment. Read the full article by Sarah Moors - https://hubs.ly/Q02QDr730 #MentalHealth #DigitalHealth #Teens #Telehealth CHIME Digital Health Insights