The Arc of the United States’ Post

Please see below for important information from The Arc of the United States about suicide prevention and people with IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities). Resource: https://lnkd.in/gq4HChf3 #SocialAndEmotionalWelness #Inclusion

Many people with IDD have mental health conditions, but mental health systems do a poor job understanding and accommodating this community.

The more a profession exposes you to trauma, the more deliberate that profession has to become about recognizing what exposure to trauma leaves behind. The mind of the first responder keeps a record even when the organization does not. So if you don’t know the number of violent impactful loss of life scenes your men and women have responded to, you won’t know when one becomes too many, and you won’t be in position to better protect them from an emotional crisis. Mental Health Awareness is more than talking about mental health Awareness is knowing what your people have responded to. Mindbase Versaterm.

One thing working in SEN environments has taught me is how often behaviour is misunderstood when emotional regulation needs are overlooked. Anxiety, overwhelm or difficulty communicating distress can sometimes be seen as “disengagement” or “defiance”… The more experience I gain, the more I appreciate the importance of psychologically informed and trauma-aware approaches within education and mental health settings.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and recognizing the warning signs in adolescents can make a difference. 💚 Dr. Roy shares three important things to keep in mind when it comes to youth mental health: observe, listen and trust. By paying attention to changes in behavior, creating space for open conversations and trusting your instincts, you can help support the young people in your life when they may need it most.

Mental Health Mondays :: 2nd drop in our Rakha Youth series: Check In to your Mental Health, Not Out ✨ This time, Dhruv & Jaiveer are tapping in 🧠💬 Taking care of your mental health isn’t a weakness—it’s a flex. Just like your physical health, it needs daily care. Showing up for yourself. Choosing yourself. Putting your peace first. That’s real strength 💪🏽💛 Tap in to hear how to make mental check-ins part of your everyday. @rakshayouth Grant Disclaimer - This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-23-GG-01402-CY awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Mental health awareness is not the biggest problem anymore. We’ve made progress in terms of awareness - * People talk more about their mental health. * Stigma is reducing and people have started to give importance to mental disorders. * Help-seeking is increasing But here’s the issue: When people finally decide to seek help, they often face hurdles in the form of: * Long wait times * Fragmented care * Inconsistent quality * Poor follow-up Awareness without access creates frustration. Now is the time to make delivery and execution more effective.

Small business owners take on huge amounts of stress and rarely take vacations or spend them on the phone and computer working. Some studies indicate up to 3 times the rate of general public substance abuse, 49-87.7% experiencing at least one mental health issue, up to 30% more depression and anxiety than the general public and 1.6-7.5% more attempted suicides; all similar to the numbers of attorneys and other high stress jobs. My Tattooed Soul can help identify ways to reduce that stress and get help with the stress related mental health issues. https://a.co/d/0d7BxiiS

Mental health concerns in older adults are often underrecognized, especially in home-based settings. This can lead to delayed support and increased strain on families during care transitions. This article outlines common mental health challenges and what to watch for, helping improve early awareness and intervention. https://lnkd.in/ebhgTrff