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Have you, a friend or family member experience of living with psychosis? Mental Health Reform and Shine: Supporting People Affected by Mental Ill Health aim to amplify the voices of those affected by psychosis so that there can be better specialised support & increased funding. Fill out the survey here: https://lnkd.in/ezkMYhCh

On October 10, join us in recognizing World Mental Health Day. Amplify your understanding of adolescent mental health challenges in low- and middle-income countries by revisiting our impactful webinar. Last October, experts from RTI International, Plan International, Johns Hopkins University, and AstraZeneca shared research findings and presented a new analysis of global data with the aim of motivating and guiding action to improve adolescent mental health. Watch it here: https://bit.ly/3LLBpwC #MentalHealthDay

Are you interested in mental health? 🧠 The Edinburgh Mental Health Network is holding a free in-person conference in Edinburgh on Mon 22nd April. Register for this fantastic conference here: https://lnkd.in/eCVZva9H I'm speaking at the conference about my qualitative research on patients who have a severe mental illness' (SMI) experiences of their hopsital care after they've had a heart attack. Will be presenting lots of (hopefully) illuminating findings on problems some patients with SMI have experienced in their care, as well as barriers that cardiology and A&E hospital staff face in delivering best care. 11:30 - 12:30 1 hour Parallel Session 2: Papers 1. Dr Maria Gardani, ‘Navigating student mental health research and clinical practice in Scotland: Priority setting and future directions’. 2. Dr Amanda Vettini, ‘Acute cardiac care for people with severe mental illness following a myocardial infarction: a qualitative study’. 3. Dr Kirstie O’Hare, ‘Psychotic experiences as a predictor of suicidal thoughts and behaviours: a systematic review and meta-analysis’. 4. Dr David Gillanders and Dr Anne Finucane, ‘Feasibility and long term follow up of RESTORE: An online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention to improve palliative care staff mental wellbeing’.

Rethinking Mental Health: The Emerging Role of Psychedelics in Treatment Mental health is a critical issue that, left unaddressed, can lead to tragic outcomes including suicide. It's heartening to see that the EU Parliament is now recognizing the potential of psychedelics as a means to alleviate human suffering. This is a small but significant step forward. The conversation around psychedelics in the medical system is gaining momentum, reflecting a shift in how we approach mental health treatment. It's time to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health and the use of psychedelics. Starting this discussion is essential for exploring their potential as viable treatments. A special thanks to PAREA for highlighting key statistics that shed light on this important issue. Let's keep the dialogue going and push for informed, compassionate approaches to mental health care.

🌟 Important Research! 🌟 Did you know that One in 4 people in Ireland will suffer from mental health problems at some stage in their life and 75% of the first onset of poor mental health occurs under the age of 25 🙌 https://lnkd.in/eEbYbmqb That’s why we are asking everyone to take the 2024 National Survey of the Experiences of people living with Psychosis. Link to Survey : https://lnkd.in/e9smXjRN 📊 Data Collection: Helps researchers understand the prevalence and impact of psychosis and helps us understand how psychosis affects people in Ireland. 🔍 Insights: Provides valuable information for developing better treatments and support systems. 🗣 Voice: Gives those affected by psychosis a platform to share their experiences. 💪 Support: Contributes to a community that promotes mental health awareness. By participating, you're not just filling out a survey—you're helping to shape the future of mental health care in Ireland. 💙 #MentalHealthMatters #PsychosisAwareness #CommunitySupport Learn more about Psychosis https://lnkd.in/eb3xQTb2 https://lnkd.in/e9smXjRN

Everyone should complete this survey questionnaire. The information to come from it will be so rich and actionable

Join Us! ⬇️ Rural Minds & National Grange Present: Managing Mental Health in Rural America 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 🕖 Time: 7 PM ET Are you or someone you know navigating the complexities of mental health in rural America? We invite you to join us for a special, one-hour, moderated webinar that dives into the challenges and solutions. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eh9TW2rW #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #suicideawareness

🌟 Peer support is vital, especially in marginalized communities. Explore the transformative power of peer specialists in mental health care. Join the conversation and read more on our Institute Blog: https://lnkd.in/eHYHzRvJ

Have you used any mental health services in the area of Birmingham or Solihull? Perhaps with Change or another local service? If so, you can help by contributing your voice to a short survey for the Experience of Care campaign, from Rethink Mental Health. This will effect how people access services local to them, and may lead to further funding of mental health initiatives. You can follow this link bellow to take part in the survey:
https://lnkd.in/eCp785bU

Providing gender-affirming, culturally competent care can improve mental health outcomes in patients. Find our why in this study on the positive impact of gender-affirming primary care from @whitmanwalker. https://lnkd.in/g4yCQDPU