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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - What #Selfies Are Doing to #Self-Esteem

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – What #Selfies Are Doing to #Self-Esteem

How they can exacerbate insecurity, #anxiety and #depression Photo by bruce mars on Pexels.com By Rachel Ehmke What You’ll Learn Are #selfies undermining #teenagers’ #self-esteem?How can we teach kids to use #socialmedia responsibly?How can we help our children build confidence? Quick ReadFull ArticleSeeking perfectionToo much comparison#Mentalhealth consequencesBeing more mindful about…

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#JamesDonaldson on #MentalHealth - #Transgender #Adolescents At Increased Risk For Numerous #MentalHealthChallenges

#JamesDonaldson on #MentalHealth – #Transgender #Adolescents At Increased Risk For Numerous #MentalHealthChallenges

Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Pexels.com #Transgender or #gender-nonconforming #adolescents may have increased risk for various #mentalhealthchallenges, according to results of a cross-sectional survey study published in JAMA Network Open. #JamesDonaldson notes: Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially…

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#JamesDonaldson on #MentalHealth - Data Shows Not Enough Attention Paid to #Suicide in #Black #Children

#JamesDonaldson on #MentalHealth – Data Shows Not Enough Attention Paid to #Suicide in #Black #Children

Photo by August de Richelieu on Pexels.com Written by Olivia Riggio In the last 10 years, suicides among #Black #children aged 5–11 have doubled, while the rate for #white #children of the same age has declined. The National CARES Mentoring Movement, a mentorship organization for #Black #children, and The #AssociationforBlackPsychologists released a report that outlines this crisis and most…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - Should Kids Take #MentalHealthDays?

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Should Kids Take #MentalHealthDays?

When taking a break is helpful (and when it’s not) Photo by Helena Lopes on Pexels.com Rae Jacobson What You’ll Learn What are #mentalhealthdays?When should kids take them — and when shouldn’t they?How can you help kids make the most of #mentalhealthdays? A #mentalhealthday is a day off from #school to rest and recharge. Giving kids the chance to take them — within reason —  can have big…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - How #Stigma Prevents People From Accessing #MentalHealthCare And What Can Be Done About It

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – How #Stigma Prevents People From Accessing #MentalHealthCare And What Can Be Done About It

Photo by Alexander Dummer on Pexels.com By Hannah Furfaro Seattle Times staff reporter The #MentalHealthProject is a #SeattleTimes initiative focused on covering #mental and #behavioralhealthissues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for children and families. The #SeattleTimes maintains editorial control over work produced by this team. In the…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - Help For #Cutting And Other #Self-Injury

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Help For #Cutting And Other #Self-Injury

When kids intentionally hurt themselves, often by #cutting or scratching their skin, as a way to manage difficult emotions Photo by Oleg Magni on Pexels.com Rachel Ehmke What You’ll Learn Why do kids cut or hurt themselves?What are signs of self-injury?How can #parents help? The most common way kids self-injure is by #cutting themselves. Some kids also burn themselves or pick at skin and…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - #College #Students Remind Of Need For #MentalHealth Commission

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – #College #Students Remind Of Need For #MentalHealth Commission

by: Katie Lannan, FILE – In this Feb. 22, 2106 file photo, a pedestrian walks by the library at the Georgia State University campus in Atlanta. Getting through #college is not an easy task, but it can be even harder for low-income or first generation students who have few support resources. Now big data can help them. Researchers […] BOSTON (SHNS) – An organization representing Boston-area…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - “#Suicide Is On The Rise In Our #Youth”: #MentalHealthAdvocates Speak Up During #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – “#Suicide Is On The Rise In Our #Youth”: #MentalHealthAdvocates Speak Up During #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek

Photo by Julia M Cameron on Pexels.com by: Markeshia Jackson, Olivia Taggart WICHITA COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — Millions of #Americans face the reality of living with a #mentalhealthcondition and all the ways it can directly impact those around them. October third through the ninth is #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek, and those who work directly to create resources for people living with #mentalillness…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - #Children Will Feel Impact Of #Pandemic On #MentalHealth For Years, #UNICEF Report Says

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – #Children Will Feel Impact Of #Pandemic On #MentalHealth For Years, #UNICEF Report Says

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com by: Kori Chambers, Vanessa Freeman This Sunday is #WorldMentalHealthDay. It’s recognized internationally as a day to raise awareness, promote education and advocate against the social #stigma surrounding #mentalhealth.  In honor of #WorldMentalHealthDay, #UNICEF just released a critical report, which found that #children and young people could feel the impact of…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - As #Student #Violence Surges, Educators Say #MentalHealthIssues Are 'Absolutely Through The Roof' And Draining #Teachers

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – As #Student #Violence Surges, Educators Say #MentalHealthIssues Are ‘Absolutely Through The Roof’ And Draining #Teachers

Hannah Towey First day of school for #students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, scene of 2018 mass shooting that killed 17  #Schools around the country are reporting an increase in #student #violence, some targeting #teachers.Educators told Insider it’s likely linked to #mentalhealthissues that worsened over the #pandemic.One counselor said #students are showing symptoms of #PTSD with…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - How To Talk To The #Men In Your Life About Their #MentalHealth

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – How To Talk To The #Men In Your Life About Their #MentalHealth

Plus how to identify the key signs that someone might be struggling BY AGNIESZKA WALCZUK To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay (10 October), Agnieszka Walczuk, a head Coach at a leading workplace #mentalhealth organisation, Sanctus, shares her advice for talking to the #men in our life about their wellbeing – as well how to identify the key signs that someone might be struggling and in need of some…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - How To Talk About #Suicide

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – How To Talk About #Suicide

Despite an improvement in #mentalhealth awareness in recent years, there is still a long way to go to end the #stigma of #suicide. This #WorldMentalHealthDay we explore why that is and what can be done BY JESSICA DAVIS Trigger warning: mentions of #suicide throughout There are certain things that go right through you. Chalk on a blackboard. Cutlery scraping over a dinner plate. Freezing cold…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - Getting Support From Your Child's #School

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Getting Support From Your Child’s #School

Photo by Pragyan Bezbaruah on Pexels.com If your #child is having trouble in #school, there are ways to get help. From making small changes in the classroom to unlocking accommodations and special education services, we walk you through the steps of accessing care through your #child’s school. Talking to your #child’s teacher is often the first step to figuring out how to help. Comparing notes…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - How To Find A #Children’s #MentalHealthProfessional

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – How To Find A #Children’s #MentalHealthProfessional

Tips for getting your child evaluated and diagnosed Photo by Guduru Ajay bhargav on Pexels.com If you think your #child might have a #mentalhealth or learning disorder, getting an evaluation and diagnosis is the first step. But how do you find a professional to diagnose your #child? Here are some ways to find the support your #child needs. Where to start Talk to your child’s…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - I’m Worried About Someone I Know

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – I’m Worried About Someone I Know

If someone you know is thinking of suicide, they can call 1-833-456-4566. If they require immediate care, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Most often, people experience suicidal thoughts when they have lost hope and feel helpless. They want their pain to end, and they may see no other way out.  It is important to remember that #suicide is preventable. Most people who have…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - Texas #Abortion Ban Is An Assault On #Women’s #MentalHealth

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Texas #Abortion Ban Is An Assault On #Women’s #MentalHealth

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com By Nancy Byatt, Jennifer Payne, Evan Eyler and Madeleine Becker As a group of #physicians specializing in #psychiatry and #women’s #mentalhealth, we call attention to the violation of #women’s rights inherent in the Texas ban on #abortion after six weeks. This law, as well as the copycat just-proposed bill in Florida if enacted, will have significant and…

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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - Shatter The Myths About #Suicide And Kids Of Color | Expert Opinion

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Shatter The Myths About #Suicide And Kids Of Color | Expert Opinion

#Doctors from the #AmericanPsychiatricAssociation say that #medicalprofessionals and researchers must rededicate themselves to ensuring that young #peopleofcolor receive #mentalhealthservices. Photo by August de Richelieu on Pexels.com #Suicide is the second leading cause of death among #youth aged 10 to 19, according to the #CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention (#CDC). #JamesDonaldson…