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An interesting insight following my meeting today with Dr Amjal Hussain, Saima Yasmin and Ghulam-Ali Shair from Warwick University. Focusing on academic research on community engagement with minority communities, primarily young people, address mental health, reduce offending and anti social behaviour, working on ways to build resilience in the communities we serve to ensure services are accessible to those who would normally not reach out for support and become vulnerable to criminality.

One thing about Gen Z: if we see a problem we think we can help solve, we're going to try. So thrilled to learn about this new initiative, which has so much potential to change the lives of young people 💛 That said - you don't have to pursue professional opportunities related to mental health in order to make a difference! Sometimes it's as simple as asking someone how they're doing. In the spirit of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, let's all go start a conversation today. #youthmentalhealthcorps #mentalhealth #theconversationalist #genz https://lnkd.in/eQ6BZgAd

This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn from community leaders and community-engaged researchers about the importance of caring for community partners and team members in community-engaged research beyond the provision of resources and equitable compensation. CEACR brought leaders from Critica, Inc and California State University, Los Angeles to discuss how to strengthen research reciprocity and how they practice and promote self-care in their work. How do you practice or promote self-care in your work? Let us know in the comments! ⤵️

The Yale Child Study Center is breaking new ground ⛏️ with the development of the Racially Informed Clinical Formulation (RICF), a pioneering framework designed to address the impact of racism on #mentalhealth care. By moving beyond traditional cultural competency approaches, the framework creates a structured method to explore how racial identity, experiences with racism, and cultural influences shape mental health, aiming to reduce implicit bias and improve mental health equity ⚖️ , with aspirations to become a national standard.

July is #MinorityMentalHealthMonth. It is essential to recognize the unique challenges and barriers that minority communities face when it comes to mental health. This month serves as a reminder to prioritize mental well-being within diverse populations and to address the disparities in access to mental health resources. Minority communities, including but not limited to black, Hispanic, Asian, and Indigenous populations, often experience higher rates of mental health conditions due to various factors such as systemic inequalities, discrimination, cultural stigma, and a lack of culturally competent care. By raising awareness and promoting mental health education and resources within minority communities, we can work towards breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and improving access to quality care for all individuals. Let us take this month as an opportunity to advocate for equitable mental health support and to create a more inclusive and understanding society for everyone.

https://lnkd.in/enF4XygJ N C Med J . 2020 Mar-Apr;81(2):116-121. doi: 10.18043/ncm.81.2.116. The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health: Challenges and Opportunities Jacqueline Nesi 1 Affiliations expand PMID: 32132255 DOI: 10.18043/ncm.81.2.116 Free article

One of the best supports for mental health is peers. To learn why, check out Mental Health America’s new report, Trailblazing the Future of Youth Peer Support: A Youth-driven Policy Guide. This report represents the work of an outstanding group of young leaders who have spent the last year meeting with legislators, launching a new national youth peer support coalition, and more. Peer support is a key youth priority for promoting young people’s mental health and well-being. This report highlights the perspectives of young leaders and how we can drive national change. Access the report here: https://lnkd.in/ep7miXST #mentalhealthawareness #youthmentalhealth

I got to present research with a few other research assistants at Discover USC! We had uncovered purposes and goals of United States Mental Health Courts through a qualitative analysis. The four main themes we have found through their mission statements were goals, foci, eligibility criteria, and treatment type. We have much more to discover, but I have loved presenting and researching MHCs the past year. #DiscoverUSC #ResearchPresentation #CriminalJustice #MentalHealthCourts

Dyadic care is a model that treats children and caregivers together to address stressors and build resilience. Evidence-based models have shown that dyadic care can reduce challenging behaviors in children by 43% and lower caregiver stress by 40%. These outcomes create lasting positive impacts that extend throughout childhood and beyond.

Lack of peer #Connectedness and #Belonging is clearly a growing issue in U.S. K-12 schools. Imagine the possibilities of thriving youths if we prioritize these factors - School connectedness is a protective factor against mental health problems, substance misuse, and other risky behaviors among adolescents. Read this brief from NPSC & Penn State for more insight 👇 https://lnkd.in/g42qnb7y