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Mental Health Awareness Week logo. What can Mental Health Awareness Week achieve? Mental Health Awareness Week is vital in increasing public understanding of mental health and how mental health problems can be prevented. After years of being ignored, hidden away, and not being spoken about, Mental Health Awareness Week makes sure that mental health remains at the center of the public conversation. It has contributed to government policy changes and provides a significant red-letter day when mental health charities throughout the can fundraise to support their work. Above all, it keeps up the pressure for change so that we collectively priorities the mental health, prevent mental health problems and take action to make sure we live in a society that values and promotes good mental health for all. #MentalHealth

May is #MentalHealthAwareness month in the US. Despite recent improvements in how our society approaches mental wellbeing, most Americans don’t have access to the high-quality, comprehensive care they need. From National Council for Mental Wellbeing: 📊 1 in 5 US adults experience mental illness each year, but only 47% of those in need received treatment in 2021 📊 1 in 6 US youth have a mental health condition, but only half receive treatment Many donors we speak with are eager to get involved—but they often don’t know where to start or feel that their resources can’t make a significant difference. The silver lining? There are many opportunities for #philanthropy to contribute to badly needed solutions. Here we share seven strategies funders can use to help tackle America's #MentalHealth crisis: https://lnkd.in/eTEj4ksA

In 2020, Indiana’s ratio of population to mental health providers was 590 residents to one mental health provider. (Indiana Youth Institute) This alarming statistic shows how severely limited mental health services are for many Indiana residents. #mentalhealthawareness For young people experiencing homelessness, access to mental health services is even more critical. Trauma, stress, and uncertainty can take a toll on their emotional well-being. #homelessyouthawareness We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health care. Here’s what you can do to help: 📣 Share this post to raise awareness. 💡 Learn more about mental health resources in Indiana. 💙 Support organizations that provide mental health services to Hoosiers in need. Learn more about what we’re doing in the community here! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gSyS35GJ #aplacetobe 🫂 #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #indynonprofit #localnonprofit #supportthecause

🌟 Digital Rapport is Taking on the Push-Up Challenge! 🌟 From May 28th to June 24th, David Cowling and Helen Molloy will join thousands of Australians in the Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness for mental health. Over 24 days, we aim to complete 3,249 push-ups, representing the 3,249 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2022. This initiative is more than just a fitness challenge—it's a powerful way to honor those we've lost and to push for better mental health for all Australians. This is ALOT of push ups between two people, but we are committed to making a difference and supporting mental health awareness, and we encourage everyone to join us in this important cause. 🤝 Let's push together for better mental health! #PushForBetter #MentalHealthAwareness #FitnessForACause #DigitalRapport #PushUpChallenge #MentalHealthMatters

“Increase resources” this Mental Health Month 🌱 Yes, mental health awareness must be advocated for this month and every month, but what actionable steps can we take to create change? Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, licensed clinical social worker and owner of GJV Consulting and Training, sheds light on how we have made great progress toward removing the stigma from mental health—with major help from younger generations—yet many people still desperately need access and resources to mental health. Increasing resources can happen in many forms: - Start conversations in the workplace or at school to spark connections - Seek out free groups and databases with educational material to share with communities and businesses - Promote non-profit organizations that offer free mental health services to children and adults in need Did we leave out any? Drop them below.

Bell Let's Talk Launches "Let's Create Real Change" Campaign on January 24 for National Mental Health Day Bell Let's Talk is gearing up for its annual event on January 24, rallying Canadians to participate in the new campaign, "Let's Create Real Change." Bell Let's Talk Day, has grown to become the largest global conversation about mental health. Nevertheless, even with these monumental efforts, the reality persists that many individuals grappling with mental health challenges are not receiving the crucial support they require, contributing to elevated suicide rates. This year's campaign, "Let's Create Real Change," aims to empower Canadians to move beyond conversation to tangible action. Bell Let's Talk emphasizes that addressing mental health requires a collective effort, encouraging collaboration across all sectors of society. The initiative encourages everyone to show support on social media using the hashtags #BellLetsTalk and #January24. If you or someone you know needs help, visit www.lcmh.ca. Bell Let's Talk invites all Canadians to join the conversation on January 24, fostering a united front for mental health advocacy and contributing to the collective effort to "Let's Create Real Change."

Today’s focus for our signposting series, is Kooth and Qwell. Kooth and Qwell are mental health and wellbeing platforms that offer online counselling support, and their aim is to create a welcoming space for effective personalised digital mental health care which is available to all. Kooth is all about letting children and young people thrive, 1 in 5 children and young people suffer with mental health in any given year. At Kooth, they believe every young person has the right to thrive and to access high quality mental health care. To find out more please visit the Kooth platform - https://www.kooth.com/ Qwell is geared more towards adults, 1 in 4 adults experience mental health struggles. At Kooth, they believe access to immediate high quality mental health care is a right, not a privilege. Qwell.io is commissioned by NHS, Local Authorities and Charities to improve the mental health of large populations. Adults accessing Qwell can do so without the waiting lists or thresholds often associated with traditional services. To find out more please visit - https://www.qwell.io/ So please make sure you go and check out these very useful and informative platforms to see how they maybe able support you or others. #sunrisecornwall #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicideAwareness #reducethestigma #suicidepostvention #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2024

In 2023, 20.3% of children aged 8 to 16 in England had a probable mental disorder, according to an NHS survey. It's absolutely shocking that 1 in 5 of our children is afflicted with poor mental health. But what's worse is that many of them won't have appropriate care, too. This week is Children's Mental Health Week, an awareness week designed to help empower, equip and give a voice to every child. The week was created by Place2Be, a children's mental health charity which provides counselling, support and training in schools. 💙 The theme this year is 'My Voice Matters' - because all children and young people, whoever and wherever they are should be able to say (and crucially, believe) that "My Voice Matters!". What that means in real terms is that these children are empowered by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves. Doing so can have a huge positive impact on their wellbeing. 🙌🏻 Place2Be has created a series of resources to help all schools reach their goal of giving every child a voice. We've linked them in the description for you to download. 👇🏻 #childrensmentalhealthweek #awareness #understanding #support #empathy #education #edtech #educationsector #mentalhealth #youngpeople

When it comes to promoting mental health, #money is still a key issue. 💲💲 We already know a lot about what helps people in need - however, if we want to scale up psychological, public mental health, and psychosocial support interventions we also need to significantly increase funding! Thanks for the reminder Zeinab Hijazi (MSc, PsyD) from UNICEF, and also to all the other great speakers during the symposium "Scalable psychological interventions: Quo vadis?" organized by SPIRIT-Network USZ UZH taking place today (link below). https://lnkd.in/dcXpWU6K #mentalhealth #funding #MHPSS #publicmentalhealth #scalability #steppedcare

🔊 What would you tell your younger self? In collaboration with stem4 a charity dedicated to youth mental health, we gathered heartfelt messages and advice from the public. With it being Mental Health Awareness Week, it's the perfect time to reflect. 💭 From 'don't be scared to start' to 'don't give in to peer pressure', the responses are both inspiring and relatable. Do you have your own message? Share below! Together, let's support youth mental wellbeing. 🌟 #MessageToMyYoungerSelf #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek"