Colorado Behavioral Health Administration’s Post

With concerns over rising emotionally based school avoidance (#EBSA) and poor school attendance generally, this report from Centre for Mental Health makes interesting reading. It's especially good to see discussion on the social and environmental determinants of mental (ill)health. I'd also like to see a conversation around the relationship between opportunities to play and children's mental health - there is much research to show such a relationship exists. I also know of projects delivering thoughtful programmes in therapeutic playwork (not the same as play therapy) working in local communtiies. These projects have so much to offer the identified gap between support from school #MHSTs and specialist support, particularly for those seen as having 'mild to moderate' problems who wouldn't qualify (but might well do later on if no early help is available). https://lnkd.in/eN5yqdyW

It's been two years since schools closed down due to Covid, and we are still seeing the effects on our children. Is it a coincidence that Speech and Language delays are higher than before in Early Years? Or that dysregulated behaviours in EYFS and Y1 are on the increase and attendance figures in schools are falling? Anxiety and attachment disorders are impacting our children. Primary schools are addressing the issue with the resources they have, but more funding for mental health support is needed. Read my article for more:  https://lnkd.in/eWy85cCR If you need help with your child's Special Educational Needs, get in touch today for an initial assessment appointment: [email protected]

Behavioral and mental health care needs are being identified earlier, and demand for care is rising. In recent years, nonprofits that support school-based mental health clubs have found their programs in demand. The increase is the result of two phenomena: the rising number of adolescents struggling with mental health and the dearth of resources to help them. As schools search for solutions, often it’s the students who are leading the effort. More from NY Times: https://ow.ly/hoWI30szM1k #healthcare #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #adolescenthealth

Behavioral and mental health care needs are being identified earlier, and demand for care is rising. In recent years, nonprofits that support school-based mental health clubs have found their programs in demand. The increase is the result of two phenomena: the rising number of adolescents struggling with mental health and the dearth of resources to help them. As schools search for solutions, often it’s the students who are leading the effort. More from NY Times: https://ow.ly/yfPI30szTiZ #healthcare #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #adolescenthealth

In Jamaica our teachers are feeling the brunt of those student mental health needs on a daily basis. Yet the take up of services available to the teachers are not aligned to the potential impact and in some cases even the presence of these programmes. Many of our parents too are indeed overwhelmed and can be seen crushing “weed” in their palms and with a “spliff” in their hands. Our children learn through modeling and if that’s what they see, they too will turn to these and other forms of dealing with “stress” and “stressors.” Not to mention songs with lyrics like “a mad me a mad out” that justify behaviors that potentially exacerbate aggressive and violent behaviours. It’s time to re-engage our stakeholders to assess the local realities and tweak what is available in tangible ways to drive change and transformation.

Behavioral and mental health care needs are being identified earlier, and demand for care is rising. In recent years, nonprofits that support school-based mental health clubs have found their programs in demand. The increase is the result of two phenomena: the rising number of adolescents struggling with mental health and the dearth of resources to help them. As schools search for solutions, often it’s the students who are leading the effort. More from NY Times: https://ow.ly/78ZP30szOhk #healthcare #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #adolescenthealth

Behavioral and mental health care needs are being identified earlier, and demand for care is rising. In recent years, nonprofits that support school-based mental health clubs have found their programs in demand. The increase is the result of two phenomena: the rising number of adolescents struggling with mental health and the dearth of resources to help them. As schools search for solutions, often it’s the students who are leading the effort. More from NY Times: https://ow.ly/bTlm30szQb8 #healthcare #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #adolescenthealth

📉 stem4's survey exposes a concerning trend as 28% of 12 to 18-year-olds in the UK avoid school due to anxiety. This underscores the critical need for an immediate and robust response in mental health support for the young people. The intersection of well-being and education requires our collective attention to ensure a holistic approach that empowers our youth.  This calls for a comprehensive strategy involving schools, the NHS, and policymakers to bolster mental health support for our under-18s.  #YouthWellBeing #MentalHealthAwareness Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eQYPtKSm