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📢 Reminder: Join us today for an important webinar on "Mental Health Status and Needs of Key Populations in MENA." 🌍 See you at 2:00 pm! #MentalHealthMENA #WebinarReminder #BeTheChange

Scaffolding community as an intervention for loneliness and powerlessness. Our consumer culture has made us very, very lonely and sad and unable to ‘be’ ourselves in work and society. We are mentally coerced by workplaces, the media and social media into being a ‘consumer’ - always needing more, bigger, better stuff to be happy. We tend to bottle up what we really think, feel and need in favour of fitting in to what has become a very flawed system. ‘Consumer’ - that is our title (is what you call us in your workplace?) A sense of belonging makes us much more resilient and able to question coercion of any kind and address the challenges of the future. Our environmentally resilient future will be so much more friendly, emotionally resourced, give us access to wise counsel, stop the panic about money and judgement of all kinds. It will need to be simple and kind. Our bodies and minds will be able to relax - they are forged in community. In the past life was hard, but mainly the elites were lonely... and it’s only in the past 100 years or so that the masses in some counties have been taken on the lifestyles of the elites, where sold to us ‘better’ because you are more stuff and more ‘security’. Sadly that was a lie. End of
Translation Our happiness comes from each other, as does our security. Together is how we solve today’s problems. #difficultconversations #environmentalsustainability #happiness #mentalhealth #communityengagement Amy Robinson Jane Shaw Paula Downey Guy Poultney Debbie Watson Anna Haydock-Wilson Anthropocene Alliance, Duncan McLaren Savita Willmott

Dr. Madhukar Trivedi is mentioned in a new AP News article discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth suicide. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3XaZK3n #UTSW #UTSouthwestern #CDRC #depressionresearch #mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #APNews

Indigenous sacred circles hold deep meaning and significance in native cultures. These circles are a symbol of unity, balance, and wholeness that offer guidance and support. As Native American people it is within these circles that we can find healing as we acknowledge the importance of native harm reduction strategies that support that healing. Taking steps to reduce the risk of harm from the disease of addiction is essential to ensure the well-being of Native American individuals and our communities. Teaching our indigenous people that the reduction of stigma around opioid use is crucial to help those in recovery. Let's work together to create a safe and supportive environment for all. #IndigenousSacredCircle #HarmReduction #OpioidRecovery #ReduceStigma #CommunitySupport

Did you take a shot at our National Recovery Month #TuesdayTrivia this week? What term refers to the socio-economic, environmental, and cultural factors that significantly influence an individual's overall health and well-being? The moment of truth has arrived 🧡 Answer: Social Determinants of Health By addressing economic disparities, strengthening social support systems, improving access to education and healthcare, and actively fighting discrimination, we can take significant strides towards preventing and treating addiction, ultimately leading to the creation of healthier and more resilient communities. #Recovery4All #recoverycommunity #RecoveryMonth #recoverysupport #recoveryispossible

The learning objectives for this program: §Describe incidence and rates of suicide in men aged 75/over in the US. §Describe suicide risk and protective factors for men in late life. §Describe psychosocial circumstances fostering suicidal behavior in men in late life. §Describe programs and practices that may reduce suicide risk in men in late life.

Break the stigma surrounding seeking help. Let's end the cycle of suffering and isolation. Discover more about SUD (Substance Use Disorder). Together, we can reduce stigma and improve access to recovery resources. #EndTheStigma #SUDAwareness 💙

🧡It’s National Stop the Violence Day. Violence is a public health issue affecting all people across the globe, including our health outcomes. Our health is influenced by Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) in which we live, work, play, and learn. Violence within communities causes significant physical injuries and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. 🫶The CDC states that over 1.4 million Americans are treated for assault in emergency rooms each year. Community violence also prevents people from engaging in healthy behaviors like walking, bicycling, and accessing healthy food. Today, we take a stand to Stop the Violence and encourage individuals and communities to work towards becoming a more peaceful, healthier society. 🔍To learn more about violence prevention, visit https://lnkd.in/dN4nh-G #HCDI #HCDInternational #StopTheViolence #ViolencePrevention #PublicHealth #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunityViolence #PeacefulSociety #HealthOutcomes #ViolencePreventionDay #HealthyCommunities

💡 This February, join our critical 'Suicide Awareness' session. On Feb 8th, we'll discuss the impact of suicide, confront societal taboos, and foster open conversations. Our aim is to remove the stigma and create a supportive community dialogue around this sensitive yet crucial topic. 🗣️ https://lnkd.in/eEnZtj_4 #SuicideAwareness #SpeakUp #suicidprevention2023