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Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health - ACAMH Learn Learning Series https://bit.ly/3GwdBx3 In this three-part talk, Dr. Magis Weinberg explores the complex relationship between social media and adolescent mental health. She highlights adolescence as a period of both opportunity and vulnerability, emphasizing the impact of brain development, social transitions, and psychological changes. The talk presents a balanced view of digital engagement, discussing both the opportunities—such as social connection, education, and activism—and the risks, including exposure to harmful content and online exploitation. Dr. Magis Weinberg underscores the importance of scaffolding and support to maximize benefits while mitigating potential harms in the digital world. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GwdBx3 Part of the ‘Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health’ learning series. ACAMH members and ACAMH Learn account holders can receive a FREE CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture. #ACAMHLearn #WatchLearnLike #ListenLearnLike #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #Wellbeing #CAMH #CAMHS #Psychology #Psychiatry #Science #Medicine #EvidenceBased #Research #SocialMedia

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What happens when traditional trauma therapy relies on visualization, but your brain lacks that ability? 🧠 This article by Contributing Writer Divya Bhupal explores the lived experience of individuals with aphantasia, a condition where the mind lacks the ability to create visual images. While it can often be overlooked, this condition can complicate trauma therapy. Particularly treatment approaches such as EMDR or grounding, which rely on visualization, can be challenging. This article sheds light on the challenges individuals with both aphantasia and c-PTSD can face, and the importance of adapting therapeutic methods accordingly. Key Takeaways: 🧠 Aphantasia can make it difficult to recognize flashbacks, process trauma, or benefit from visualization based techniques 🗣️ Clients can often feel misunderstood or dismissed by therapists who are unfamiliar with the condition 🧩 Sensory tools and narrative therapy may offer more accessible alternatives 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gE9Ee2T5 Have you or someone you know experienced therapy through a non-visual lens? What adaptations have helped? 👇 #traumatherapy #aphantasia #mentalhealth #cPTSD #healing #traumainformed #therapytools #somatic #mentalhealthawareness #traumarecovery #TMHR 📖 For more content on trauma therapy, visit: https://lnkd.in/eTzPR_xH

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HOW TO SOLVE THIS GIANT PROBLEM: PROFESSIONAL ISOLATION FOR TRAUMA SURVIVORS As trauma survivors, many of us are all too familiar with the feeling of being alone, even in a crowded room. This sense of isolation can be particularly challenging in the workplace, where we often feel pressure to “fit in” or “act normal.” I’ve been there and want to share some insights and strategies that have helped me and others break free from this isolating cycle. First, it’s important to recognize how trauma contributes to our feelings of isolation at work. Our experiences can lead us to feel fundamentally different from our colleagues. We might struggle with trust, fear judgment, or worry about being “found out.” Hypervigilance can make casual interactions feel draining, while flashbacks or anxiety might cause us to withdraw from social situations. Additionally, the very nature of trauma often involves a disconnection from others, whether through the traumatic event itself or as a coping mechanism afterward. This can make it challenging to form and maintain professional relationships. Read the Full Article: https://lnkd.in/graK6P4m #childhoodtrauma #adversechildhoodexperience #isolation #loneliness

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ADHD isn’t just about inattention or hyperactivity. Emotional dysregulation is now recognized as a key feature—and psychologists are helping children and adults learn to manage those “big feelings” with evidence-based strategies. Learn more: https://at.apa.org/91cae8 #ADHD #ADHDAwareness #emotions

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Early childhood professionals often need guidance when addressing challenging behaviors or promoting mental health and well-being for infants and toddlers. California’s Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Network (IECMHC) works to support improved outcomes for young children and the adults who care for them. In a recent Q&A (link in comments), WestEd expert Jennifer Miller discusses IECMHC's tiered system of support framework and its array of consultation services, supports, and resources available at no cost to all child care and early education providers across California. Here are some key takeaways about fostering healthy development: - Infant and early childhood mental health is the foundation of young children’s ability to feel and express emotions, form secure relationships, and explore their world. - Family, community, and cultural influences lay the groundwork for lifelong learning and resilience. - Findings from the interdisciplinary field of infant and early childhood mental health research is something many practitioners and parents have always known: the quality of early relationships is a two-way street. - To strengthen relational health, supports and resources must be in place for both caregivers and children.

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