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Great to join Lisa Jakimciw for the NPC (New Philanthropy Capital) launch of their new report on the youth mental health crisis and how the surge in demand is affecting charities. A packed out room shows just how much this issue is firing people up. Lots of synergy here with the work of The Children's Society and their early intervention mental health hubs - giving children and young people walk-in access to mental health support and other holistic care - before they reach the point of crisis. Always a fan of a good visual image, I loved Ndidi Okezie describing teachers - now expected to perform multiple essential functions - as Swiss Army penknives. The pressure on schools to cope with this epidemic is insupportable and the decimation of youth services have deprived too many vulnerable children of the trusted adult they need outside of school and family. Some interesting takeaways on the need to understand more about how other countries, who have experienced similar perma crises, are coping with this issue. Why are British children among the unhappiest in Europe? Looking forward to more conversations on our major appeal #npcthinks #mentalhealth #childmentalhealth #philanthropy

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Have you done something SPOTacular this year for Children in Need ❓ Today (17th November 2023) is the BBC Children in Need SPOTacular day BBC Children in Need is here to make sure that every child has the childhood they deserve – and the support they need to thrive. They are committed to funding the grassroots organisations and project workers across the UK that provide the vital positive relationships children need to help them navigate the challenges in their lives. Their project workers support, inspire and champion them to ensure they have opportunities and can reach their goals. Children in Need fund thousands of charities and projects in every corner of the UK, that support children and young people to feel and be safer, have improved mental health and wellbeing, form better, more positive relationships and be given more equal opportunities to flourish. This is something that our team at Acorn Care promote wholeheartedly. For a child, having positive relationships is an important part of their lives. Support from trusted adults, peers, family members and the wider community can make a huge difference to their lives. It’s crucial for children to experience positive relationships so that they can build strong networks and develop both emotionally and socially. Positive relationships benefit children and young people in various ways at different stages of development. That’s why BBC Children in Need are keen to champion these relationships in early years, during childhood, throughout their teens and into young adulthood SUPPORT CHILDREN IN NEED TODAY AND DO SOMETHING SPOTACULAR 👍 #childreninneed #spotacular #fostering #fostercare #positivefuture #children #helpingothers

Whats holding back +254 form creating Mental Health & Innovation Hubs to curb Youth unemployment, Substance Use Diorders(SUD) & truancy?

It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and the topic for 2024 is #MyVoiceMatters We will share some top tips from Marijana, our Familly Support Lead, about how to empower children to accept their own feelings, follow their instincts and interests, use their voices to share ideas and inspire others. Empowering children in this way can have a positive impact on their health and wellbeing. Place2Be, one of the UK’s leading children’s mental health charities, states that children and young people who feel that their voices are heard have higher levels of self-esteem. Tip 1 - Validate their feelings

Charities can do great things, but sometimes the most powerful impact we can have is when we work together. We’ve been honoured to work with the Charlie Watkins Foundation and Boys In Mind on our partnership project, “In our own words”. This is a pack of free resources for parents, teachers and anyone who supports a child or young person. Whilst our own clinical mental health trainer Sarah Ashworth wrote a written guide, the other two charities produced a series of video interviews with young people. Talking to both primary and secondary school children, we asked them what the most important things were that adults could do to support them through difficult feelings. The video series gathers together all their suggestions for how to help a child with: 🧡 worrying 💙 sadness 🧡 anger 💙 the challenges of growing up 🧡 encouraging them to talk about their problems. We also created two video scenarios exemplifying a helpful and a not-so-helpful conversation between an adult and a child. This was a mammoth project for three relatively small charities to accomplish, but, utilising each organisation’s strengths and working together, we have managed to create a pack which we hope will provide valuable support and information for many parents and teachers to come. Thank you so much to Charlie Watkins and Boys in Mind for working so hard and allowing us to be a part of this team effort! 🧡💙 Check out the resource and videos: https://lnkd.in/gDmYtv_8 . . . . . . . . #CharlieWallerTrust #MentalHealthCharity #SmallCharities #ChildrensMentalHealth #YoungPeoplesMentalHealth #StudentMentalHealth #ParentingTips #ParentingHacks #ParentingAdvice #ParentingTeens #ParentingBoys #ParentingGirls #ParentingTalk #TeacherTips #TeacherLife #TeacherProblems #TeacherAdvice #TeacherResources #YouthMentalHealth #YouthMentalHealthAwareness

😭 Y'all blew past my goal; so, I had to up the ante! Keep it coming! 💚 Depression is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. across age, sex, and ethnicity. Reducing stigmatic perspectives of mental health conditions is the first step to initiating revolutionary change and increasing access to effective care. Commending on or sharing this post is 1 way you can help reduce the stigma because #mentalhealthmatters

🔦 Sector Spotlight Moments 🔦 In 2023, Youth Sport Trust made significant strides in positively impacting the well-being of young individuals by addressing challenges in physical health, brain function, social well-being, and mental health. Recognising the unique position of schools to influence the physical activity habits of youth, the Youth Sport Trust focused on promoting the benefits of Physical Education (PE), school sports, and overall physical activity. You can read more about it and watch a video from their CEO Ali Olver by clicking the link in the post below 👇 #grassrootssport #communitysport #communitydevelopment #charities #notforprofits #consultancy #sportsconsultancy

Step Up Parents' 2023 Annual Report chronicles our achievements and advancements during a busy and impactful year. In 2023, our catchment area grew to include New Hampshire and an expansion into York County, Maine, and we experienced an increased need for services and helped more families than ever before. Step Up Parents also brought on new staff and board members to help us chart a course for a strong, effective future. Most importantly, the 2023 Annual Report highlights the people who make Step Up Parents so special: kinship caregivers who have stepped up to raise children profoundly impacted by parental substance use disorder. These stories illustrate why Step Up Parents is such an important part of the network that supports kinship families in Maine and New Hampshire. Read our 2023 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/e7cRkVPK

🏃 Joining the RBC Race for Kids to Support Mental Health! 🧠🏃♀️ I'm excited to announce my participation in the RBC Race for Kids, and this year, I'm running with a focus on mental health awareness. Here's why this cause is so important: Breaking the Stigma: By participating in the RBC Race for Kids with a mental health theme, I'm aiming to break the stigma surrounding mental health challenges. Let's open up conversations and create a safe space to discuss this crucial aspect of well-being. Empowering Young Minds: Mental health matters for everyone, including children. With this theme, I'm dedicated to raising funds that will directly contribute to programs and initiatives supporting the mental well-being of kids. Together, we can provide them with the tools they need to navigate life's challenges. Fostering Resilience: Running symbolizes the journey towards better mental health. By completing this race, I'm highlighting the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of difficulties. Let's show kids that they're not alone and that there's a whole community cheering them on. I invite you to support this meaningful cause. Your contribution will help make a difference in the lives of young individuals, promoting mental health awareness and overall well-being. Let's lace up our shoes and run for a brighter, healthier future! 🌟👟 https://lnkd.in/gzYdTdSX #RBCRaceForKids #MentalHealthMatters #EmpowerYoungMinds