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Happy 2 Year Anniversary to #988! More advancements in building out the A Safe Place for Help coming soon to a community near you! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcrisis #behavioralhealth #988lifeline #emergencyservices #emergencymedicine #crisisroadmap #reimaginecrisis #crisisresponse #crisis #crisissupport #gethelp #suicideprevention #finance #government #stategovernment #crisisstabilizationunits #Crisisnursing #medicare #medicaid #substanceusedisorder #emergencypsychiatry #crisisroadmap #ReimagineCrisis #crisisnow #healthequity #nowrongdoor

This article discusses how 988 has been fairing after its two year anniversary. It does have federal funding and bipartisan support which is positive. The one most important thing is we often don’t have 24/7 support from our loved ones or therapists or may feel we are a burden. You DO NOT have to be actively suicidal to TEXT or call 988. You can also text TALK to 741741.  #suicideprevention #youmatter 

Did you know that #STS can impact anyone working with trauma survivors, including professionals at CACs and MDTs? Explore Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center's Reflect. Refuel. Reset, a hub for valuable tools and resources to understand, prevent, and address STS: https://loom.ly/uaULP4Y 👇 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

It's Mental Health Awareness Month. There is no better way to spread awareness than by advocating mental health matters to the people who can help improve access. Legislators make decisions every day that will either help improve access to care for those who need it or make it more difficult for your organization to serve your community. If we, as advocates, do not speak up, they will make those decisions without a complete understanding of what their choices will actually mean for constituents. This handbook will help you focus your power as an advocate and use it in the most effective way possible to advance public policies to strengthen the safety-net and expand access to care. Click the link below and download your copy of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing Advocacy Handbook. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth https://lnkd.in/gqUSzAyy

In the context of the #OlympicGames, we have heard about the #mentalhealth of athletes, and many, such as Simone Biles, have spoken openly about the emphasis they place on their mental health. The term "sports psychologist" and their role in the preparation of athletes has also been mentioned. The field of sports psychologists was introduced in the late 18th century both academically and clinically and has been recognized by official bodies (e.g. APA), and since 1988, they have participated in the Olympic Games (Carr, 2006). Their role lies in bridging "absolute" and "relative" performance, where the first depends on genetic characteristics and techniques, while the second on physiology (e.g. fatigue) and psychological condition. (Gee, 2010). In particular, in terms of the psychological state, although the presence of moderate stress increases the performance of athletes, its excessive presence could bring the opposite effects by reducing motor skills, the ability to change attention, etc. (Gee, 2010). Thus, their role can focus on: - cognitive preparation: setting comparative realistic goals, short- and long-term, focusing on the process of an action rather than the result, developing new skills and strategies for the goals, supporting the goal and participating in the evaluation of the process. - management of physical stresses (e.g. tightness in the stomach, rapid breathing): techniques of management of the autonomic nervous system, muscle relaxation, techniques for concentration, mental visualization of goals and desired situations (Carr, 2006. Gee, 2010). In addition to supporting their preparation, their presence during rehabilitation after an injury is important. The athlete psychologist can contribute to deconstructing the reactions of the athletes, in advisory support, in sensitizing the experience, in strengthening the self-confidence up to the return to the games and during the matches (Carr, 2006). Finally, the role of the sports psychologist in training coaches in the above elements and in supporting them in the formation of healthy training environments where coherence and competition prevail has been highlighted (Kelly et al., 2018). Carr, C. M. (2006). Sport Psychology: Psychologic Issues and Applications. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 17(3), 519–535. doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2006.05.007 Gee, C. J. (2010). How Does Sport Psychology Actually Improve Athletic Performance? A Framework to Facilitate Athletes’ and Coaches’ Understanding. Behavior Modification, 34(5), 386-402. https://lnkd.in/dNtqh-FG Kelly, S., Thelwell, R., Barker, J. B., & Harwood, C. G. (2018). Psychological support for sport coaches: an exploration of practitioner psychologist perspectives. Journal of Sports Sciences, 36(16), 1852–1859. doi:10.1080/02640414.2018.1423854

Dear 988 moneypit: Allocate new funding to validate your current model before you continue to scale it. Lived experience informed research… prevention measures serve very different needs than on-demand crisis management. Hotlines are NOT an effective or sustainable solution for the majority experiencing this crisis. Listen to the population you seek to serve. 🎯 There are plenty of us talking now.

This webinar will give you an insight into how trauma informed approaches when working with the bereaved is beneficial, and also how having a family advocacy within OCME’s across the nation can be a valuable asset to support not only the bereaved but also investigators and the entire OCME staff. Register using the following link: MDI Myth: Talking with Decedent’s Families is Simple and Routine – Forensic Technology Center of Excellence https://lnkd.in/e-wi-eRc

September is Suicide Prevention month. 💐 This years theme of the Suicide Prevention Day (10th September) included the global call for starting the conversation to raise awareness. 💬 (https://lnkd.in/eYHYixQF) It is finally autumn 🍁, the days are getting shorter, the sun will come out less often and hence, for some people clouds will not only appear on the sky, but also on their minds and hearts. 🌧 More people do not want to leave their flats and are alone more often. If you have the assumption someone might have suicidal thoughts or seems unhappy, speak to them openly. One of the most common misconceptions is that talking about it increases the chance a person will act on it, but this is not the case. It is so important that you look after your friends, your family but also (!) yourself. Engage in tasks that do you good, talk to someone you trust if you feel unhappy or seek conversation if you have the feeling someone is not doing good. ❤️💬 👂 For help, counseling or just a friendly ear in Austria, do not hesitate to turn to one of the free services. Some of them also offer mail/chat counseling: Rat auf Draht (Telephone counseling): 147 (https://lnkd.in/dXNVaq7F) Telefonseelsorge (Telephone counseling): 142 (https://lnkd.in/dW_zuqT3) Ambulance (in urgent cases): 144

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