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Exciting news for mental health care in Oklahoma! 🎉 Construction is underway for new psychiatric hospitals in OKC and Tulsa, while OU Health is building a pediatric behavioral health center. These investments aim to fill critical gaps in mental health services. However, the success of these facilities hinges on having enough clinicians. Oklahoma ranks 47th in the US for mental health provider shortages, leaving many without care. Now, legislators are considering a $36.8 million investment to bolster the behavioral health workforce. According to The Healthy Minds Policy Initiative, this could create over 500 jobs and provide care for over 1 million Oklahomans. Read more about these developments in mental health care. 💪💙 https://lnkd.in/gw7w3pKz

In the high-pressure environment of the Emergency Room (ER), healthcare professionals often encounter individuals in distress, many of whom have experienced trauma. How can we equip ourselves to provide the most effective care in these critical moments? This webinar focuses on the critical role of emotional understanding and resilience in trauma care within emergency settings. Join us for insights into trauma-informed approaches that can transform patient care. Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the realm of Trauma-Informed Care in the ER. Renowned speaker Françoise Nicoloff, representing Tomatis®️ Australia, brings decades of experience and expertise to the forefront. Key Highlights: ✔ Understanding Trauma in the ER: Explore the nuances of trauma and its impact on individuals in emergency settings. ✔ Building Emotional Resilience: Discover practical strategies to enhance emotional resilience among healthcare professionals. ✔ Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices: Learn how to integrate trauma-informed approaches into daily ER routines for improved patient outcomes. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gb2wQKRw #Tomatis #TomatisAU #TomatisAustralia #TomatisMethod #homebasedprogram #australia #sydney #children #mentalhealth #childdevelopment #voicetraining #musictraining #braindevelopment #parenting #momlife #pediatrictherapy #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #preschoolot #homeschoolmom #teachersofinstagram #specialneedsfamily #specialneedsparenting #freeconsultation

Caring for loved ones with #alzheimers can be challenging and overwhelming. Our nursing team has some tips on how you can best support those with #dementia and also yourself. • Provide structure in the form of routines for things like meals, bathing and dressing. • Keeping familiar objects and photographs around to orient loved ones. • Labelling drawers and cabinets with easily readable labels. • Using lists, calendars and alarms to remember tasks and appointments. • Try to respond with reassurance when your loved one feels confused. • Be patient and kind with them and yourself. • Prioritize self care. Ensure you are getting time to reset. Remember you are not alone. You can reach out for support from healthcare providers and community organizations like the Alzheimer Society of Canada, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Reitman Center CARERS Program at Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health and more. #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #CarePointHealth #Mississauga

Professional Interventions for Child Survivors of Intrafamilial Child Torture For professionals working with child survivors of Intrafamilial Child Torture (ICT), it is crucial to employ evidence-based interventions that address the unique needs of these children. These needs span psychosocial, developmental, medical, and spiritual domains. More importantly, any treatment must begin with ensuring the child’s safety, as no intervention will be effective if the child remains in a harmful environment. Key interventions include Body-Based Trauma Treatment, Yoga Therapy, Theraplay, Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC), Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), Expressive Therapies, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Practical Steps for Professionals working with ICT survivors: 1. Ensure Safety First: Confirm that the child is in a safe environment before beginning any treatment. 2. Assess Individual Needs: Evaluate the child’s unique psychosocial, developmental, medical, and spiritual needs. 3. Implement Body-Based Interventions: Start with methods that address trauma’s physical impact. 4. Use Play and Expressive Therapies: Allow children to express themselves naturally and comfortably. 5. Promote Attachment and Regulation: Focus on building strong, healthy attachments and teaching emotional regulation. 6. Encourage Caregiver Involvement: Involve caregivers in the treatment process to support the child’s development and healing. These interventions, grounded in the best available evidence, can help professionals provide the comprehensive care that child survivors of ICT need to heal and thrive. Read more: https://ow.ly/fs8o50StFSe #IHS_columbus #childmaltreatmentpolicy #CMPRC_org #trauma #traumainformedcare #socialwork #childwelfare #childprotection #childabuseprevention #ICT

Pediatricians see many children and families who may be experiencing adversity or trauma such as growing up in a home with domestic violence. Trauma can affect children’s lifelong physical and mental health – but pediatricians can help. Pediatrician and former AAP President Dr. Moira Szilagyi shares the importance of implementing evidence-based, trauma-informed care and resilience promotion in pediatric healthcare settings. Check out the video and learn more at AAP.org/TIC during #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth.

Today, for #NationalPublicHealthWeek, let's prioritize building "Healthy Neighborhoods" and supportive communities. Living with epilepsy can be challenging, especially if your immediate circle isn't prepared to respond in case of a seizure. It's crucial that people closest to you, like family and friends, know how to handle a seizure, whether at home, work, or out in the community. Encourage your network to become #SeizureFirstAid Certified. https://bit.ly/4a1LEHf

Research is the fuel for change. When working with the National Down Syndrome Society, we used a mixed-method approach to better understand the needs of the Down Syndrome community. Learn more about what we uncovered and how research can be the cornerstone to driving policy change, engaging with local communities, and shifting public perceptions: https://hubs.ly/Q022CWy40 #conifer #alwayslearning #insights

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent policy statement on Emergency Behavioral Health Care offers important guidance. Emergency Departments (EDs) are critical lifelines for youth with complex medical needs or requiring inpatient psychiatric care; yet, it's important to recognize that we can do a better job helping youth avoid the ED for behavioral health concerns. Let's prevent behavioral health crises and reduce the need for ED-based behavioral health intervention by strengthening and expanding access to high-quality care in home, school, and community-based settings! When crises do occur, let's expand alternatives to the ED that are specifically designed for youth, such as mobile crisis (now 24/7 in CT!), urgent crisis centers, and intensive in-home interventions. Learn more about this topic and see CHDI's recommendations in this report: https://lnkd.in/ePH-e64i If a young person in your life is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, call 988 or find a mobile or urgent crisis services near you. 

🤝✨ Uniting for a Seamless Continuum of Care with Dawn Health - At No Cost! ✨🤝 Pediatric clinics and schools have a game-changing opportunity to revolutionize adolescent mental health care, and Dawn Health 🌅 is catalyzing this movement – remarkably, at zero cost. Partnering with Dawn Health is not just an alliance; it's a commitment to a seamless continuum of care, ensuring that every young individual has effortless access to the support they need when they need it most💡. This collaboration is about breaking down barriers 🚧, creating pathways that welcome those often left in the shadows into the warmth of care and attention. By leveraging Dawn Health’s expertise and resources, clinics and schools can implement measurable, evidence-based care, paving the way for data-driven clinical decisions that shine a light on the efficacy of treatments and interventions 📊. What’s more, this journey involves a crucial member – the parents. Engaging them in every step of their child’s care journey fortifies the network of support, ensuring that the care provided is not just heard but also felt within the home environment 🏡. Dawn Health’s approach encapsulates a holistic vision, embracing the needs of the child, the concerns of the parent, and the goals of the care provider. Let’s embrace this innovative and compassionate model offered by Dawn Health, where the value is immeasurable, and the impact is transformative. It's time to weave a new narrative for our youth, one where continuity, accessibility, and data-driven care are not ideals but realities. #ContinuumofCare #AdolescentMentalHealth #ZeroCostInitiative #DawnHealth #DataDrivenCare #CommunityHealth #ParentEngagement #HealthcareInnovation #Wellness Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Central Board of Secondary Education National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)🌈👨👩👧👦 #MentalHealth #Teen #TeenMentalHealth #Family #Parents #AdolescentMentalHealth #Wellness #Wellbeing #Therapy #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyRelief #DepressionHelp #SelfCare

Is your family member’s - or friend’s - dementia creating extra challenges in their relationships or negatively impacting their crucial community interactions?   These types of issues commonly arise because dementia can severely impact a person’s emotions, memory and thinking skills.   But, did you know, support is available for NDIS dementia participants?   As well as OT and psychology services, LifeLift’s NDIS registered therapists can help carers and family members better manage challenging dementia behaviours, with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).   Find out more about this cutting-edge, non-pharmacological intervention and the LifeLift difference now.   We service Perth and Bunbury, and our mobile therapists come to you. https://lnkd.in/gnNqzv4Y   #ndis #disabilitysupport #ndiseligibility #lifelift #ndisgoals #ndisresources #otperth #ndisot #ndisperth #ndisprovider #wellbeingjourney #mentalhealthmatters #positivechanges #empoweryourself #healthymindset #lifeliftsupport