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Losing a loved one is incredibly tough, and it can be even harder for kids because they process grief differently than adults. As a parent, while you can't take away their pain, you can guide them with understanding and support. This #NationalGriefAwarenessDay, we’re sharing practical tips on how to talk about death with your child and help them navigate their feelings. Learn how to communicate honestly, encourage open dialogue, and offer the reassurance they need. https://lnkd.in/dgkTWqVh

The U.S. Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy shared a new warning yesterday that parenting can be hazardous to your mental health. Nearly half of parents report overwhelming stress most days, and 65% feel lonely — statistics that really hit home for me as a working mom of two young boys. This is exactly why Bend Health not only provides care to kids, teens, and young adults but also measures its impact on caregiver stress, burnout, and insomnia. Findings from our recent study show that 77% of caregivers experience improvements in sleep, and 73% see reduced stress after care with Bend Health begins. https://lnkd.in/eDcYW3fV Supporting the mental health of children and teens also improves the well-being of their caregivers. Thank you, Julie Jargon, for covering this important topic in The Wall Street Journal. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gd8D4jkr #MentalHealth #Parenting #CaregiverSupport #BendHealth #YouthMentalHealth

It's now the birds, the bees, and the internet. Thank you Monika Roots, MD, FAPA for leading this conversation!

We're so lucky to have you Paul Deger, MA, LPC, PT. Welcome to the team!!

We’ve reached 20k supporters! A huge THANK YOU to the incredible Bend Health community for dedicating part of your feed to youth mental health! By following us, you’re not just staying informed—you’re actively advocating for the mental health of kids, teens, and young adults every day. 3 reasons why your support matters: 1. You’re spreading awareness: Together, we’re breaking down stigma and encouraging open conversations about youth mental health. 2. You’re supporting families: You're spreading the word so families can get the support they need. 3. You’re building a community: Together, we create a network of care and understanding that supports the next generation. Here’s to each and every one of you—thank you for being a vital part of this journey. Let’s continue to make an impact together! 💪

📣 Calling all parents and caregivers! Join us this fall for two upcoming webinars designed to equip you with essential tools and tips on: 1. Cyberbullying & Social Media Safety - Learn how to protect your child in the digital world. 2. Reframing ADD & ADHD - Discover strategies to support kids with ADHD. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights! Save your spot today and empower yourself to support your child's unique journey! https://lnkd.in/e64Uwfd3

Meet Kari Baigrie! Kari is an integrative health and wellness coach who loves supporting her members at Bend as they take small steps that add up to big changes, while celebrating wins along the way! Outside of her time as a coach, Kari is also a visual artist and certified yoga teacher. Here’s a little more about Coach Kari: 🐶 Kari lives in California where she loves to hike trails with her dogs. 🇿🇦 She is South African and she spent 6 months homeschooling her children while traveling in Southern Africa, sleeping in tents and being their own safari guides. 🏕️ Kari loves camping off the grid, going on road trips, and cooking delicious meals.

The latest peer-reviewed study from our #science team highlights the continued need for screening and rapid access to mental health support for youth. With hospitalization rates for suicidal ideation or attempts doubling between 2008 and 2015, we’re proud of The study in JMIR Formative Research shows that Bend’s screening for self-harm and suicide risk not only identifies risk early, but that the care youth receive significantly improves their anxiety and depression symptoms. https://lnkd.in/eQxtKjTM

A new report published in The Lancet Psychiatry this week makes it clear that we’re not just dealing with individual mental health crises among youth—there are larger societal issues at play, from economic instability to climate change. We have known the the impact on mental health of our youth does not typically have one inciting event, but multiple that build up over time. Specifically 1 in 3 young adults and older who are diagnosed with a mental health conditions are directly related to ACEs (Adverse Childhood Events). This report highlights that the causes of mental health conditions are multifactorial. However, we are at a critical point where the declining mental health of youth today will serious impact the adults of tomorrow. To make real progress, we must rethink our approach by addressing the root causes that are affecting young people’s mental health on a global scale and investing in early intervention and support, both at the individual level, but inclusive of youths’ caregivers and social ecosystem. The stakes are too high for today’s youth to continue down the same path! Read more here from The New York Times Christina Caron here: https://lnkd.in/gp4X5R46 #mentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth #adversechildhoodevents #youthmentalhealth #ACEs

From new social apps to online school learning, it feels like the digital landscape is never-ending and always changing. It can be difficult to know how to best protect your child when so much of their world is online. That’s why we’re here to empower you with talking points and practical tips to help you keep your child as safe as possible online. Check our the top 3 tips from a Bend therapist for protecting your child online: https://lnkd.in/duRQempD