Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association Inc.’s Post

Time in nature benefits children with mental health difficulties An inexpensive school-based program may help the most vulnerable https://lnkd.in/eiiefKU2 #ReedEducational_Psychology

Although the article indicates improvements in girls' mental health, there remains much to be done. Understanding how to bond with your daughter, granddaughter, niece, etc., is crucial for recognizing if she is facing challenges with self-esteem or peer relationships at school. Reducing social media exposure is also a positive move. I share with parents my own experiences of having a daughter who deals with anxiety and depression. It's vital to recognize the warning signs early and to develop a strategy to address them collaboratively. #parenting #mentalhealth #school #girls

📰Mental health is a topic that is increasingly being discussed and is becoming less taboo partly because it affects us all. Also in early and pivotal ages such as childhood and adolescence. In this week's #article, we talk about it. How, in recent years, cases of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders have significantly multiplied among the younger population. Being informed about this issue can help prevent and curb instances in our environment. Keep reading!👇 #mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #wellbeing #wellness #blog #health

💥 The Silent Crisis: Children's Mental Health 💥 The pandemic's lasting impact on children's mental health cannot be ignored. A recent study reveals that nearly one in five children continue to struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. This is not only affecting their emotional well-being but also impacting their academic performance and overall development. It's time for schools, communities, and individuals to step up and provide the support children need. By offering accessible mental health resources, fostering open conversations, and creating a supportive environment, we can help our young people overcome these challenges. Let's work together to prioritize children's mental health and ensure they have the tools they need to thrive. #mentalhealth #childmentalhealth #education #support #pandemicimpact

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

❗Article Alert❗Mental Health in Schools: Moving Stigma Out in the Open Addressing mental health in schools is crucial for creating supportive environments for students. By discussing stigma openly, we can foster understanding and encourage students to seek help. What specific aspects of the article stood out to you ❓ #mentalhealth #nypcc #behavioralhealthnews #nyc #schools #studentmentalhealth #youthmentalhealth

MHS’ Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale® (CAFAS®) and Preschool and Early Childhood Functional Assessment Scale® (PECFAS®) are vital tools for mental health practitioners to assess youth functioning, strengths, and goals.        Both assessments are designed to streamline decision-making processes by informing treatment type and intensity, level of care, and progress evaluation over time.      Read our latest blog and learn more about the reliability and validity of the CAFAS and PECFAS: https://lnkd.in/ghASNamw      #Youth #Assessment #Behavior #Strengths #Goals   

Good to see the increase in empirical support with PACES and improved functioning especially on P12.

Improving our kids' mental health is critical to supporting their academic pursuits. Let's finally recognize the critical role school social workers and other mental health providers play in determining a school's success https://lnkd.in/gt8CxEDd

These findings are just reinforcement that fostering kids’ social-emotional development, school environment and community impact their physical health. How can we continue to develop systems and environments to work against kids’ ACEs and change the trajectory of kids’ future and break the cycles? The work has to be forefront if we expect any change.