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Mental Health Resources to Know And Share During Mental Health Awareness Month

My Brains Not Broken

Sharing our experiences around mental health is crucial to shrinking the stigma and improving the way we treat mental health in our communities, but it’s also important to share resources. That being said, here are some links to a few mental health organizations, resources and help lines!

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Using immersive technology for mental health

MQ Mental Health

A new supportive ecosystem for UK innovators working on immersive digital mental health therapeutics is being launched. The UKRI Mindset XR Innovator Support Programme is going to be led by the Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London it was announced today. Facilitating knowledge sharing across a community of practice.

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Dial 988: Mental Health Hotline Launches July 16

Shelter, Inc

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimated calls and texts to the suicide hotline will more than double in 2022 to 7.6 In response to the mental health crisis, Gov. Pritzker enacted two mental health bills into law last year. million, up from 3.3 million in 2020.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities.

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U.S. Administration for Children and Families Grant Funds Research Project

University of Connecticut

“Another exciting aspect of this study is that we will be providing financial compensation to parents who have lived experiences with the child welfare system to become trained in the intervention and co-facilitate the parenting group alongside a mental health professional.” million with 100 percent funded by ASCF/HHS.

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Non-statutory placements make up over half of provision for students in Scotland, report reveals

Community Care

Meanwhile, a Scottish Association of Social Work survey on students’ PLO experience has found that the lack of statutory practice learning opportunities (PLOs) is undermining students’ mental health and confidence. However, participants in the research said funding was inadequate to cover the costs of PLOs.

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The Intersection of Psychedelics and Mental Health Treatment

Social Work Blog

In fact, in the 1950s and first half of the 1960s, psychiatrists, researchers and other professionals were both studying and prescribing psychedelics to help patients struggling with their mental health. Psychedelic-assisted therapy can be used to assist individuals struggling with their mental health.