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A Better Youth Mental Health Policy "the federal government has expanded funding for universal mental-health programs, particularly school-based interventions. Such policies, which don’t target seriously mentally ill youth but instead try to improve all students’ “wellness,” may be well-intentioned, but they are not effective. Policymakers should pursue triage instead." "the treatment itself can make things worse. “Awareness” programs, for instance, can make kids glamorize or ruminate on mental states they previously hadn’t been inclined to indulge, to sometimes harmful ends. Just as D.A.R.E. didn’t succeed in reducing drug use and WebMD has not made people healthier, educating kids on a wide-range of disorders won’t prevent them from developing psychiatric issues." #wortharead #education #mentalhealth #socialmedia #humandevelopment https://lnkd.in/eucvSkPc

The CDC reports that more than 40% of high school students reported feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and about a third experienced poor mental health in 2021. This highlights that worsening teen mental health is still a leading issue in the U.S. "When you have a child, you not only have the stigma that the child may have, but you also have the stigma that the parents carry around," says Alex Stavros. Increasing awareness and combating stigma are two effective ways to improve accessibility. Unfortunately, many people act as a barrier between them and their treatment. Luckily, this is a problem we can solve with time, communication, and education. #BehavioralHealth #TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthStigma

What mental health issues are Middle Tennessee Therapists seeing in adolescents? We asked four local therapists and got some interesting answers. This article also includes parent survey data. #mentalhealth #therapy

Alarming survey results from the Department of Public Health highlight a concerning rise in sadness, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts among Connecticut high school students, while access to vital mental health support has reached an all-time low. This urgent call to action demands immediate attention and increased resources to address the escalating mental health crisis among our youth. Let's prioritize their well-being by advocating for better access to mental health services and support. #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #Wellness #SelfCare #Mindfulness #MentalHealthMatters #StressManagement #AnxietySupport #DepressionAwareness #WorkplaceWellness #socialmedia #linkedin

If you work with children, adolescents or young adults, you won't want to miss these free apps from California Department of Health Care Services ! With rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide on the rise among youth nationally and a shortage of mental health providers, these new apps intend to help meet the increasing demand for services seen across California. Let's promote and share these valuable resources to support the mental health of our youth! #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #studentsuccess #studentmentalhealth #ai #psychotherapy #psychology #therapy #mindset #california #suicideprevention #schoolleaders #schoolpsychologist #schoolcounselor #mft #socialemotionallearning #socialworker

Youth mental health is in a critical era. Magellan Healthcare’s ThinkHeroSM and ThinkWarriorSM are powerful tools to help families, employers and health plans support this vulnerable population. Learn more. #magellanhealthcare #emotionalwellbeing #cbt #childhoodanxiety #teenanxiety #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth

California's latest initiative in child mental health is a commendable step forward. Here are three key takeaways: Age-Specific Platforms - DHCS has rolled out BrightLife Kids for ages 0-12 and Soluna for ages 13-25, each tailored to meet the distinct emotional and developmental needs of different age groups. Holistic Digital Support - These platforms offer a range of services including coaching, educational content, and crisis support, highlighting a comprehensive approach to mental health that goes beyond clinical care. Research-Driven Development - The creation of these platforms was based on extensive research and community engagement, ensuring they are well-suited to meet the needs of California's youth. #ChildMentalHealth #DigitalInnovation #CaliforniaHealth #MentalWellness

The recent study reported in the paper titled “Barriers to Mental Health Care Transition for Youth and Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions: Stakeholders’ Perspectives” examined high rates of co-occurring mental health (MH) conditions in youth and young adults (YYA) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). They found that the period when YYA move from receiving pediatric to adult health and mental health care can be difficult. During this period there is a risk of losing services and this can result in negative outcomes. This study elicited the perspectives of stakeholders to understand barriers to transition from pediatric to adult health and mental health care and services for individuals with IDD and co-occurring MH conditions. This study was published in the Community Mental Health Journal in April 2024. Author list included Christine Mirzaian, Alexis Deavenport-Saman, and Cecily Betz from CHLA UCEDD. #idd #disabilities #intellectualdisabilities #developmentaldisabilities #study

Another insightful research article has been published on the positive impact of arts on mental health and well-being. The article highlights the potential for arts-based interventions to improve the mental health of young people. This research is crucial in understanding the role of arts in promoting wellness and offers a promising avenue for future research and practice. #artsandhealth #artheals #youthmentalhealth #artsandmentalhealth

Alexandra DeSanctis shares a timely review of Abigail Shrier's book Bad Therapy: https://lnkd.in/eQRBhi-U "More broadly, we seem to be witnessing a society-wide loss of confidence among parents, which has gone hand in hand with too much deference to supposed experts. We’ve seen this mentality emerge when it comes to education more broadly—the notion that experts or public figures have your child’s best interests at heart and know more about your child’s needs than you do. Perhaps some parents are too busy to be bothered, but most are probably uncertain about their own ability to help their kids; or they are anxious about being judged by peers or school leaders for failing to entrust their kids to therapists. We should keep in mind that parental reluctance to be the primary support for their children—and the accompanying haste to foist them off onto paid experts—is a form of disengagement that might contribute to the issues that make therapists appear necessary in the first place. One has to imagine that, in many cases, it would make a tremendous difference for a child to have Mom or Dad regularly take the time to listen and provide reassurance. A life grounded in familial care and support is what most kids desire, far more than the ear of a stranger paid to listen to their problems, no matter how well-meaning that stranger might be. Ultimately, Bad Therapy is much more than a critique of the therapy industry. It’s an exhortation to parents to set aside their uncertainty and trust themselves to be the primary support for their children as they learn to navigate an uncertain world."