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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Georgia Appleseed is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of students through our School-Based Behavioral Health (SBBH) programs. Given the pivotal role schools play in students' lives, providing mental health support within these environments is crucial. SBBH programs address the significant rise in behavioral health disorders among American youth—a trend exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. By integrating mental health services into school settings, we remove barriers to access such as transportation and stigma, making these essential services available right where students are most comfortable. This month, we highlight the importance of these programs, which not only support individual students but also contribute to healthier, more engaged school communities. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eEKD4_Yd and help ensure that all students have the support they need to succeed and thrive. Let's make mental health support as common as the school lunch! #MentalHealthAwareness #SchoolBasedBehavioralHealth #SBBH #GeorgiaAppleseed

After I posted last week about the worrisome increase of adolescents and teens landing in hospital emergency departments for their mental health crises, the Law of Attraction delivered a ray of hope. Framed against the reality that there will never be enough mental health professionals available to provide help and support for so many children and teens in need with nowhere to turn, I learned about BeMe Health.   As the linked article describes, BeMe is a mobile app and mental health platform that supports the mental health of all teens.   Among the many aspects of BeMe that I find exciting and very encouraging is that the app and platform were developed with a lot of feedback from the BeMe Teen Advisory Board (TAB) which continues to guide its evolving features and capabilities.   As the article describes, BeMe includes a self-navigable suite of activities that allows users to accept the support they need in the moment. It features interactive activities, live text-based coaching, short-form videos, and links to clinical services and crisis support.   As the BeMe website points out, most teens don’t get any mental health support from the current health system.   The U.S. Surgeon General recently emphasized the urgent need to address the nation’s youth mental health crisis, where 80% of youth with mental illness don’t receive treatment. While schools mandate physical education, mental health curriculum is neglected, leaving a gap in teen mental health knowledge and information.   With all of the depressing news we hear about the increasing mental health challenges our children and grandchildren face, it’s uplifting to see a company using tech in a positive way to fill this gap for teens across the country.   #mentalhealth #teens #healthtech #fillthegap   https://lnkd.in/g--8HPwQ      

We're in the midst of a mental health epidemic among children and adolescents. However, some behavioral health resources are diminishing. For example, it's getting much harder to find long-term residential treatment programs. Although these programs are often the last resort for families, they're still an essential resource for kids who struggle with self-harm, severe depression, or violent outbursts. As this article by Aaron Bolton explains, this type of treatment program could be the only thing that helps certain children. In fact, short-term programs can cause some children harm. This is because they could be labeled "treatment resistant" when they actually are not—they just need long-term care. If we want to ensure children are getting the proper care they need, families need to have access to a multitude of different behavioral health resources. #LongTermCare #BehavioralHealthcare #MentalHealth

Today we opened the Behavioral Health Suite located in our Linthicum headquarters. Thanks to funding secured by Senator Pam Beidle, the suite is a welcoming, dedicated space for people to receive mental health counseling and support.   After a decade of progress in mental health awareness, stigmas still persist. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities face unique challenges, often overlooked in mainstream healthcare. Founded in 1961, we have been a pioneer in addressing this gap. And in 2020, our “Coping with COVID” sessions unexpectedly revealed a strong need for deeper conversations and mental health support in the #community. Recognizing this unmet need, we launched our Behavioral Health program, offering holistic, person-centered mental health services. But despite the program's success, tailored services for people with disabilities should be a standard, not an innovation. With Cardin and Senator Beidle's help, we were able to secure $250,000 for additional clinicians and $400,000 for a welcoming Behavioral Health suite. This funding allows us to hire more clinicians and expand our reach, providing essential therapy for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As the program grows, more locations with behavioral health counseling suites will be established, ensuring accessibility for rural communities. The Arc's commitment to mental health also extends to children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities, aiming to fill critical service gaps in the coming years. Read More: https://bit.ly/3NOSZkv

Navigating the storm of anger in children requires patience, understanding, and effective strategies. 🌪️💖 Our latest article unveils four long-term behavioral therapy techniques designed to help children manage anger constructively. From identifying triggers to developing coping mechanisms, these strategies empower kids to express their emotions healthily and positively. Join us in exploring these transformative approaches and make a lasting difference in the lives of the children you support. #AngerManagement #ChildBehavior #TherapyTools https://bit.ly/42JSnTq

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT EMPOWERMENT? WOULD YOU LIKE TO COLLABORATE? Then Read! It’s no news that having to deal with young adults and adolescents could be quite difficult. As an adult, you could attest that it was quite a turbulent phase transitioning from young adult to a full grown adult. From having to conquer peer pressure, to addiction, to identity crisis and more; I bet you’d agree with me it wasn’t easy, not forgetting the fact some adults are currently battling with these same challenges. In order to address this in the society, here are ways you can work with me: 🍀Young adult and adolescent counseling: I help navigate challenges faced by adolescent and young adults in order to help them become the best version of themselves. 🍀Family counseling: I assist family in resolving conflicts, and fostering a supportive environment, allowing them to live in harmony. 🍀Parental Guidance: helping parents in understanding and addressing the developmental needs of their children, offering strategies for effective parenting. 🍀Educational Support: collaborates with educators and schools to enhance students’ emotional well-being, providing workshops, seminars and resources for a positive learning environment. 🍀Wellness Workshop/seminars: Conducting workshops and seminars on various aspects of mental health and well-being, promoting proactive approaches to self-care. I am Ibukun and I've assisted numerous parents, educators, and stakeholders and individuals in resolving challenges, and unlocking the potential of adolescents and young adults. Therefore are you a parent, educator, or stakeholder seeking effective strategies to navigate the challenges these individuals face? Or are you currently facing any challenge? ᴋɪɴᴅʟʏ ꜰᴏʟʟᴏᴡ/ᴄᴏɴɴᴇᴄᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴍᴇ ʟᴇᴛ’ꜱ ᴇᴍʙᴀʀᴋ ᴏɴ ᴀ ᴛʀᴀɴꜱꜰᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴏᴜʀɴᴇʏ; ᴀʟꜱᴏ ᴇɴꜱᴜʀᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ꜱʟɪᴅᴇ ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴍʏ ᴅᴍ ʟᴇᴛ’ꜱ ᴡᴏʀᴋ ᴛᴏɢᴇᴛʜᴇʀ. #2024 #problemsolver #20daylinkedinchallengewithhaoma #counselingpsychology #education #counselingservices

Declining #YouthMentalHealth is a large, growing problem in America. #Schools have a big role to play to help solve it. Young people spend more waking hours in school than anywhere else. Schools can facilitate improved access to treatment. And, when equipped with practical, evidence-based tools (like SuperBetter), schools are uniquely positioned to fill the gap for #prevention that works upstream of the problem to build skills & resources that reduce the prevalence of #anxiety & #depression. #teenmentalhealth #socialemotionallearning #resilience #studentsuccess

Check out this letter to the editor from former State Representative and current Sweetser Board Member Jay McCreight about the importance of supporting LD 2002 to stabilize youth mental health therapy in schools. 

This is a good read, check it out. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport

How are your students doing? To put it another way, how are your kids doing? The data is clear. Kids are struggling with their mental health and well-being. Why are we allowing this to continue? We print money and legislate to protect the adults of this nation, why are we allowing this to happen to our children? Our future.