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#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Is Our Addiction To #Selfies Driving The Surge In Suicidality?

By James Hegarty The #mentalhealth field has seen numerous concerning studies and trends pour in over the last few years, recently culminating with the #CDC’s release of their latest #youth risk survey which contained some of the most sobering numbers yet; more than one in four #teen #girls seriously considered attempting #suicide in 2021, while nearly six in ten reported feeling persistently sad and hopeless. Much of the response from the media and medical world has focused on the national shortage of #mentalhealthproviders and gaps in access to #mentalhealthcare. Indeed, these are extremely valid points that we must address as a nation.  However, when one takes a step back and considers that it is also true that from a #mentalhealth perspective, Generation Z is indisputably the most treated, most engaged, and most medicated generation in our country’s history. This fact suggests the very real possibility that perhaps our core problem, and therefore best potential solution, may run deeper than simply getting more of today’s #youth on psychotropic medication. I believe that the key to turning things around starts with the very basic premise that humans are innately social beings. Medically, we see evidence of this in the very first stages of life. When a new mother is allowed to hold their newborn infant, studies show the infant is better able to regulate their own vitals including heart rate, body temperature and oxygen levels. This practice, now referred to as “skin to skin” time, has become widely encouraged by my colleagues in obstetrics and #pediatrics. We also see the benefits of socialization towards the end of the life cycle, with #Alzheimer’s #patients demonstrating better cognitive function if they get regular socialization and remain in meaningful relationships. Unfortunately, it appears that #socialmedia, or “digital socialization,” does not offer the same clinical benefits seen with actual socialization, and in fact many studies now show it can be the driver of significant #psychological distress. #James Donaldson notes:Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticleFind out more about the work I do on my 501c3 non-profit foundationwebsite www.yourgiftoflife.org Order your copy of James Donaldson's latest book,#CelebratingYourGiftofLife: From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy www.celebratingyourgiftoflife.com As a board-certified forensic #psychiatrist and father of four young #children, including three daughters all under the age of 10, I believe the epidemic we are witnessing in #anxiety, #depression and suicidality among today’s teens and young #adults is not simply an access to care problem. Rather, I believe today’s #youth is responding as I would expect them to, given this new virtual lifestyle and the associated very superficial, deeply pathological message our modern society is sending them. In a variety of ways, we seem to be signaling to our #children and #teens that what matters in life are one’s number of “followers,” physical appearance, and materialistic possessions. Relatedly, a recent Wall Street Journal poll found that many traditional #American values that involve caring for others, including patriotism and community involvement, are on the decline while the only priority that has risen in recent years among Americans is “money.” This is a deeply flawed and hollow mindset that will inevitably lead to intense levels of disappointment and despair in virtually all cases, with spikes in #anxiety, #depression, and suicidality to follow. That is precisely what our young ones are currently experiencing and struggling with. After all, if a young #teen spends countless hours viewing and posting highly selective pictures online - pictures that are then run through a slew of artificial “filters” – is it any wonder why that same #teen may experience high levels of anxiety and insecurity when leaving their home to step out into a completely unfiltered world? I would submit that our #teenagers are actually experiencing a very normal reaction to a highly abnormal, highly digitized lifestyle pattern. Additionally, it is worth noting that the harms of #socialmedia addiction are not just limited to the false “reality” they are exposed to on their phones and computer screens. The harm is also in what we are not doing when we are staring at our phones – we are not exercising, not engaged in conversation, not actually socializing, or caring for others. Even when in the physical presence of family and friends, the screens still get the lion’s share of our attention all too often.  A just and psychologically healthy society does not judge people based on their looks, material possessions or number of “followers,” but on what we do to care for and serve others – the very essence of humanity. How are we interacting with and serving our community? Our town? Our country? These are the values and key questions to ask and to prioritize when talking with our young ones, whether that is in the home, the classroom or at a social gathering. We must try to replace #selfies with service. The sooner we return our focus to these core principles, the better off the next generation will be from a #mentalhealth standpoint. After all, serving others is something that is deeply engrained in our DNA as #Americans. We are a nation that not only rallied together to fight and die for our own freedom, but our ancestors did the same so that other nations could be free as well. Dr. Hegarty is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Board-Certified in both General and Forensic Psychiatry. He is also a Commander in the #UnitedStates Navy’s Medical Corps. The views expressed in this editorial are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government. Read the full article

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - OPINION: Preventing #Suicide And Caring For #Black Men’s #MentalHealth The Right Way

The tragic loss of #ReginaKing’s son, Ian Alexander Jr., is a stark reminder of how important it is to understand what is behind the disproportionate number of #Black men who choose to end their lives. By Dr. Amanda J. Calhoun/The Op-Ed Project #ReginaKing Receives Outpouring Of Love And Support After Son's Tragic Death Recently, actress and director #ReginaKing’s son, Ian Alexander Jr., only 26 years old, died by #suicide. While the circumstances around what took him to that point remain unclear, it is but another sobering reminder that young #Black #men are dying by #suicide at rates that are increasing faster than any other #racial/#ethnic group in #America. In 2020, #suicide rates decreased for some #racial/#ethnic groups, but in #Black #youth, #suicide rates continued to increase—even in very young #children. Research from the Association for Psychological Science shows that #Black #boys as young as 5 are twice as likely to die by #suicide compared to their white counterparts,, and according to a recent study in Journal of American Academy of #Child and #Adolescent Psychiatry, from 2003 to 2017, the #suicide rate of #Black #boys as young as 5, increased every year. And is it really any wonder? According to other research from the APS, #Black #boys as young as 5 are more likely to be seen as aggressive, and data from the U.S. Department of Education shows #Black boys are significantly more likely to be suspended than #white #boys for the same #behaviors, which feeds into the #school to prison pipeline. #Black #boys grow up to become #Black #men, and must deal with the #stress of #racism, which can cause depressive symptoms, thereby contributing to #suicide risk. It is known that #Black #men have multiple barriers to accessing #mentalhealthcare. What is talked about much less is what occurs when #Black #men do access the #mentalhealthsystem. We need to start talking about the #racism exhibited by #mentalhealthproviders, and the ways in which the #mentalhealthcaresystem can do better for #Black #men. As a #Black #psychiatrist, I firmly believe that #mentalillnesses are just as important as physical illnesses. But I have also personally observed, over and over again, the ways in which the #mentalhealthsystem alienates #Black #men, and I firmly believe that plays a role in the effectiveness of their treatment. #James Donaldson notes:Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticleOrder your copy of James Donaldson's latest book,#CelebratingYourGiftofLife:From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy http://www.celebratingyourgiftoflife.com #Mentalhealthtreatments are for the most part, not tailored to #Black #men, or #Black people for that matter. #Suicide predictor algorithms show poor sensitivity for #Black populations, and treatment is largely delivered by #white #mentalhealthprofessionals, who do not have the lived experience or training to help #Black #men navigate #racist spaces, where they are commonly made to feel that they must work harder than their #white counterparts. If we want to improve the #mentalhealth of #Black #men, and reduce rising #suicide rates, in addition to encouraging #Black #men to seek #mentalhealth help, we need to also ensure that when #Black #men do seek care, that they are adequately helped. We need to hold #mentalhealthproviders, like #psychiatrists and #therapists, accountable for treating #Black #men with respect and dignity, instead of arrogance and disdain. Once, I asked one of my young #Black #male #patients what he thought about therapy. “I hate therapy. I don’t need another #therapist who looks like Judge Judy looking down on me. Can’t you be my #therapist instead?” I have heard this countless times, but as a #Black person, I make up less than 2% of #psychiatrists and less than 4% of #psychologists are #Black. The #mentalhealth system can do better for #Black #men, and that starts by investment in the pipeline of #Black #mentalhealthprofessionals, like #psychiatrists and #psychologists. We need to invest in having a #mentalhealthworkforce that racially reflects our #patient population and continue to support the existing #mentalhealthprograms that are tailored for #Black #men and the #Blackcommunity at large, such as the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, and Therapy for #Black #Men, among others. But it goes deeper than that. Additionally, non-#Black #mentalhealthprofessionals need to be proactively trained in how to monitor their own #racist #behaviors, so that they are not alienating #Black #male #patients when they do seek help. And if all else fails, #Black #men should be routinely advised how to reflect on their #mentalhealthcare experience, as outlined by #NationalAllianceonMentalIllness, and empowered to change providers if needed. Perhaps a #Black #man is not getting better because his #therapist is not treating him well, not because #mentalhealthcare doesn’t work—because it does. But at any rate, it is high time for the #mentalhealthsystem to truly address #suicide in #Black #men. Their lives depend on it. Dr. Amanda Calhoun is an #Adult/#Child Psychiatry Resident at Yale #Child Study Center/Yale #School of Medicine. She is also a Public Voices Fellow of the OpEd Project at Yale University. Read the full article

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - OPINION: Preventing #Suicide And Caring For #Black Men’s #MentalHealth The Right Way

The tragic loss of #ReginaKing’s son, Ian Alexander Jr., is a stark reminder of how important it is to understand what is behind the disproportionate number of #Black men who choose to end their lives. By Dr. Amanda J. Calhoun/The Op-Ed Project #ReginaKing Receives Outpouring Of Love And Support After Son's Tragic Death Recently, actress and director #ReginaKing’s son, Ian Alexander Jr., only 26 years old, died by #suicide. While the circumstances around what took him to that point remain unclear, it is but another sobering reminder that young #Black #men are dying by #suicide at rates that are increasing faster than any other #racial/#ethnic group in #America. In 2020, #suicide rates decreased for some #racial/#ethnic groups, but in #Black #youth, #suicide rates continued to increase—even in very young #children. Research from the Association for Psychological Science shows that #Black #boys as young as 5 are twice as likely to die by #suicide compared to their white counterparts,, and according to a recent study in Journal of American Academy of #Child and #Adolescent Psychiatry, from 2003 to 2017, the #suicide rate of #Black #boys as young as 5, increased every year. And is it really any wonder? According to other research from the APS, #Black #boys as young as 5 are more likely to be seen as aggressive, and data from the U.S. Department of Education shows #Black boys are significantly more likely to be suspended than #white #boys for the same #behaviors, which feeds into the #school to prison pipeline. #Black #boys grow up to become #Black #men, and must deal with the #stress of #racism, which can cause depressive symptoms, thereby contributing to #suicide risk. It is known that #Black #men have multiple barriers to accessing #mentalhealthcare. What is talked about much less is what occurs when #Black #men do access the #mentalhealthsystem. We need to start talking about the #racism exhibited by #mentalhealthproviders, and the ways in which the #mentalhealthcaresystem can do better for #Black #men. As a #Black #psychiatrist, I firmly believe that #mentalillnesses are just as important as physical illnesses. But I have also personally observed, over and over again, the ways in which the #mentalhealthsystem alienates #Black #men, and I firmly believe that plays a role in the effectiveness of their treatment. #James Donaldson notes:Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticleOrder your copy of James Donaldson's latest book,#CelebratingYourGiftofLife:From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy http://www.celebratingyourgiftoflife.com #Mentalhealthtreatments are for the most part, not tailored to #Black #men, or #Black people for that matter. #Suicide predictor algorithms show poor sensitivity for #Black populations, and treatment is largely delivered by #white #mentalhealthprofessionals, who do not have the lived experience or training to help #Black #men navigate #racist spaces, where they are commonly made to feel that they must work harder than their #white counterparts. If we want to improve the #mentalhealth of #Black #men, and reduce rising #suicide rates, in addition to encouraging #Black #men to seek #mentalhealth help, we need to also ensure that when #Black #men do seek care, that they are adequately helped. We need to hold #mentalhealthproviders, like #psychiatrists and #therapists, accountable for treating #Black #men with respect and dignity, instead of arrogance and disdain. Once, I asked one of my young #Black #male #patients what he thought about therapy. “I hate therapy. I don’t need another #therapist who looks like Judge Judy looking down on me. Can’t you be my #therapist instead?” I have heard this countless times, but as a #Black person, I make up less than 2% of #psychiatrists and less than 4% of #psychologists are #Black. The #mentalhealth system can do better for #Black #men, and that starts by investment in the pipeline of #Black #mentalhealthprofessionals, like #psychiatrists and #psychologists. We need to invest in having a #mentalhealthworkforce that racially reflects our #patient population and continue to support the existing #mentalhealthprograms that are tailored for #Black #men and the #Blackcommunity at large, such as the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, and Therapy for #Black #Men, among others. But it goes deeper than that. Additionally, non-#Black #mentalhealthprofessionals need to be proactively trained in how to monitor their own #racist #behaviors, so that they are not alienating #Black #male #patients when they do seek help. And if all else fails, #Black #men should be routinely advised how to reflect on their #mentalhealthcare experience, as outlined by #NationalAllianceonMentalIllness, and empowered to change providers if needed. Perhaps a #Black #man is not getting better because his #therapist is not treating him well, not because #mentalhealthcare doesn’t work—because it does. But at any rate, it is high time for the #mentalhealthsystem to truly address #suicide in #Black #men. Their lives depend on it. Dr. Amanda Calhoun is an #Adult/#Child Psychiatry Resident at Yale #Child Study Center/Yale #School of Medicine. She is also a Public Voices Fellow of the OpEd Project at Yale University. Read the full article

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - Reimagining #MentalHealth In #Schools

By Ginger Robertson During P.E. in my sophomore year of #highschool, the coach had the class stand up in a circle. “Take everything off your wrists,” she commanded. A few #teens had bandanas and wide bracelets on; they took them off. “Now, lift your hands to the ceiling, wrists facing me,” she said sternly with furrowed eyebrows. Our coach was a short, assertive #woman who we didn’t want to mess with. She examined each student’s wrists, frowning and shaking her head as she paused in front of some #students longer than others. At the completion of the circle, she told us to sit down. She proceeded to talk to other #teachers and coaches in the corner of the gym, their faces contorting in apparent disdain and disgust. No one ever told the class what the purpose of this exercise had been. Those with secrets under the cloth coverings — those of us who were struggling with self-harm — knew. We were hiding the secret cries for help marked on our wrists. After the exercise, no #adults followed up with the #students who appeared to have injuries. In retrospect, this exercise seems to have been nothing more than forced exposure for the sake of gossip. I know there was no action to help the hurting #teens because I was one of them. A year or two later, this coach became the principal of my #school. When I needed #mentalhealthtreatment, I spoke to this principal and poured my heart out, despite my past experience with her. She wrote everything down and nodded a lot. She gave no advice. Venting helped me feel a little better, but she offered me no solutions or support. She wasn’t qualified to give me the help I needed and should not have been the person I was sent to. I needed a trained #mentalhealthprovider. We Still Have A Long Way To Go Things have changed exponentially for #students since I was in high #school. My experience was before the year 2000, before #socialmedia and long before the #COVID-19 #pandemic. A study published in February of 2019 found that in 2016, half of #youth with a treatable #mentalillness did not receive treatment in the past year. From the start of the #pandemic, #mentalhealth related emergency department visits by #youth aged 12 to 17 jumped 31%. With more than $190 million in #pandemic relief funds going to #schools, some funds should be going to addressing #mentalhealth issues. And some states, including Ohio, Georgia, Maryland and Arizona, are leading the way by using some of these funds to improve #mentalhealthcare in their #schools. #JamesDonaldson notes: Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes. Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use. Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticle Order your copy of James Donaldson's latest book, Celebrating Your Gift of Life: From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy   Investing In #MentalHealthProfessionals While many of us remember having “#school #counselors,” as most #schools have one on staff, these professionals are not necessarily employed to deal with #mentalhealthissues. Most often, #school #counselors help with academic success and career planning. #Students also need #school #psychologists, who have specific #mentalhealth training, for when they are struggling with their #mentalhealth. This could be in the form of individual education planning (IEP) for disabled #students to ensure they have the support they need or individual and group counseling. There is a critical shortage of #school #psychologists with an average of one for every 1,211 #students in the U.S. The average public #school has 526 #students (that translates to one #psychologist essentially being responsible for the care of 2.3 #schools). Some states have a ratio of one #psychologist to 5,000 #students. As IEPs are legally required, it would be easy to understand if #school #psychologists only had time for these, and no time for counseling or staff collaboration, especially given these ratios. Some of the #pandemic relief funds, among other #school funds, could be used to hire more #school #psychologists to improve these gaps in care and prevention for #students. Knowing The Warning Signs Given the amount of time that they spend with their #students, #school staff members have the opportunity and responsibility to recognize and act on warning signs of #mentalhealthcrises in #students. Staff should be provided with and participate in trainings to learn the warning signs of a crisis and how to respond effectively. Better yet, staff should be educated on early warning signs before a crisis occurs. Perhaps most importantly, #school staff must challenge themselves to combat internalized #stigma surrounding #mentalhealth. If an education professional (and likely, a trusted #adult) approaches a #mentalhealth situation with judgment, #students may feel invalidated and replicate this #stigma in their own lives. In contrast, if a #teacher approaches #mentalhealthtopics with compassion and empathy, they create a healthier culture in which #students will ask for the help they need. Additionally, #students should be given access to #mentalhealthcrisis hotlines and #mentalhealthservices within the #school and the wider community. Improving Existing Approaches The #CDC defines Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as developing the skills to recognize and manage emotions, learning to set and achieve a positive goal, learning to appreciate the perspectives of others, establishing and maintaining positive relationships, and making responsible decisions. This approach — which prioritizes self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, social awareness and responsible decision making — is integrated into many #school systems. Estimates suggest that #schools and #school systems spend about $640 million on SEL-related initiatives each year. However, while SEL can promote #mentalwellness, it is not a substitute for #mentalhealthtreatment. While there are noted benefits of SEL, the need for #school #psychologists is arguably greater. Some SEL funds could be allocated to the foundation of #mentalwellness: #mentalhealthcare and treatment. We need a ratio of more #psychologists to less #students. These trained #psychologists should then act to educate both staff and the #student body to recognize and treat #mentalillness in the #school. Changing The Future My #highschool experience should have been different. I recognize that the coach and her colleagues may not have known how to appropriately handle the situation. That’s why this conversation is important. #School staff members need to educate themselves on these matters for the safety and well-being of the entire community of their #schools. I encourage #parents to talk to staff and school board members, share concerns and ask questions. Everyone in the community has a vested interest in the care of #students by way of their tax dollars and the shaping of their community. Even if you are not a #teacher or #parent, you have a right to learn, care and speak out about the students’ mental well-being in your community. Ginger Robertson is a registered #nurse and #mentalhealth blogger. She hopes her work can end the #stigma surrounding #mentalillness and seeking #mentalhealthcare. Read the full article

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - Reimagining #MentalHealth In #Schools

By Ginger Robertson During P.E. in my sophomore year of #highschool, the coach had the class stand up in a circle. “Take everything off your wrists,” she commanded. A few #teens had bandanas and wide bracelets on; they took them off. “Now, lift your hands to the ceiling, wrists facing me,” she said sternly with furrowed eyebrows. Our coach was a short, assertive #woman who we didn’t want to mess with. She examined each student’s wrists, frowning and shaking her head as she paused in front of some #students longer than others. At the completion of the circle, she told us to sit down. She proceeded to talk to other #teachers and coaches in the corner of the gym, their faces contorting in apparent disdain and disgust. No one ever told the class what the purpose of this exercise had been. Those with secrets under the cloth coverings — those of us who were struggling with self-harm — knew. We were hiding the secret cries for help marked on our wrists. After the exercise, no #adults followed up with the #students who appeared to have injuries. In retrospect, this exercise seems to have been nothing more than forced exposure for the sake of gossip. I know there was no action to help the hurting #teens because I was one of them. A year or two later, this coach became the principal of my #school. When I needed #mentalhealthtreatment, I spoke to this principal and poured my heart out, despite my past experience with her. She wrote everything down and nodded a lot. She gave no advice. Venting helped me feel a little better, but she offered me no solutions or support. She wasn’t qualified to give me the help I needed and should not have been the person I was sent to. I needed a trained #mentalhealthprovider. We Still Have A Long Way To Go Things have changed exponentially for #students since I was in high #school. My experience was before the year 2000, before #socialmedia and long before the #COVID-19 #pandemic. A study published in February of 2019 found that in 2016, half of #youth with a treatable #mentalillness did not receive treatment in the past year. From the start of the #pandemic, #mentalhealth related emergency department visits by #youth aged 12 to 17 jumped 31%. With more than $190 million in #pandemic relief funds going to #schools, some funds should be going to addressing #mentalhealth issues. And some states, including Ohio, Georgia, Maryland and Arizona, are leading the way by using some of these funds to improve #mentalhealthcare in their #schools. #JamesDonaldson notes: Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes. Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use. Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticle Order your copy of James Donaldson's latest book, Celebrating Your Gift of Life: From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy   Investing In #MentalHealthProfessionals While many of us remember having “#school #counselors,” as most #schools have one on staff, these professionals are not necessarily employed to deal with #mentalhealthissues. Most often, #school #counselors help with academic success and career planning. #Students also need #school #psychologists, who have specific #mentalhealth training, for when they are struggling with their #mentalhealth. This could be in the form of individual education planning (IEP) for disabled #students to ensure they have the support they need or individual and group counseling. There is a critical shortage of #school #psychologists with an average of one for every 1,211 #students in the U.S. The average public #school has 526 #students (that translates to one #psychologist essentially being responsible for the care of 2.3 #schools). Some states have a ratio of one #psychologist to 5,000 #students. As IEPs are legally required, it would be easy to understand if #school #psychologists only had time for these, and no time for counseling or staff collaboration, especially given these ratios. Some of the #pandemic relief funds, among other #school funds, could be used to hire more #school #psychologists to improve these gaps in care and prevention for #students. Knowing The Warning Signs Given the amount of time that they spend with their #students, #school staff members have the opportunity and responsibility to recognize and act on warning signs of #mentalhealthcrises in #students. Staff should be provided with and participate in trainings to learn the warning signs of a crisis and how to respond effectively. Better yet, staff should be educated on early warning signs before a crisis occurs. Perhaps most importantly, #school staff must challenge themselves to combat internalized #stigma surrounding #mentalhealth. If an education professional (and likely, a trusted #adult) approaches a #mentalhealth situation with judgment, #students may feel invalidated and replicate this #stigma in their own lives. In contrast, if a #teacher approaches #mentalhealthtopics with compassion and empathy, they create a healthier culture in which #students will ask for the help they need. Additionally, #students should be given access to #mentalhealthcrisis hotlines and #mentalhealthservices within the #school and the wider community. Improving Existing Approaches The #CDC defines Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as developing the skills to recognize and manage emotions, learning to set and achieve a positive goal, learning to appreciate the perspectives of others, establishing and maintaining positive relationships, and making responsible decisions. This approach — which prioritizes self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, social awareness and responsible decision making — is integrated into many #school systems. Estimates suggest that #schools and #school systems spend about $640 million on SEL-related initiatives each year. However, while SEL can promote #mentalwellness, it is not a substitute for #mentalhealthtreatment. While there are noted benefits of SEL, the need for #school #psychologists is arguably greater. Some SEL funds could be allocated to the foundation of #mentalwellness: #mentalhealthcare and treatment. We need a ratio of more #psychologists to less #students. These trained #psychologists should then act to educate both staff and the #student body to recognize and treat #mentalillness in the #school. Changing The Future My #highschool experience should have been different. I recognize that the coach and her colleagues may not have known how to appropriately handle the situation. That’s why this conversation is important. #School staff members need to educate themselves on these matters for the safety and well-being of the entire community of their #schools. I encourage #parents to talk to staff and school board members, share concerns and ask questions. Everyone in the community has a vested interest in the care of #students by way of their tax dollars and the shaping of their community. Even if you are not a #teacher or #parent, you have a right to learn, care and speak out about the students’ mental well-being in your community. Ginger Robertson is a registered #nurse and #mentalhealth blogger. She hopes her work can end the #stigma surrounding #mentalillness and seeking #mentalhealthcare. Read the full article

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - It’s Hard To Find #MentalHealthCare In #Washington. Join Us And Learn Tips To Navigate The System

Jennifer Luxton / The Seattle Times   By Michelle Baruchman  #SeattleTimes #MentalHealthProject engagement editor 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. Finding a therapist can be hard. Where do you look? What do you do if you don’t have insurance? And how can you trust that someone understands your identity and background? #Washington, like other states nationwide, is facing a crisis in providing #mentalhealthcare: a surge in demand amid the #COVID-19 #pandemic, compounded by a staggering shortage of clinicians, all as preexisting problems continue to rage. If you’re among those who have had trouble finding #mentalhealthcare, The #SeattleTimes #MentalHealthProject is offering an opportunity to learn tips for navigating the system, directly from four local #mentalhealthproviders. Join us for an hourlong conversation over Zoom at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. To register for the free online event, please visit st.news/AccessEvent. The #SeattleTimes has also compiled a list of resources for directories of therapists, specifically those who specialize in serving #LGBTQ people and #peopleofcolor. There are also tips on asking questions to determine whether a therapist serves your needs, and links to other organizations and groups providing communal support. Many therapists and #mentalhealthprofessionals are willing to offer free consultation sessions, reduced rates for clients in need and referrals to other trusted providers. #JamesDonaldson notes: Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes. Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use. Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticle The panelists for the Feb. 16 event are: Courtesy of Ash Choi Ash Choi is a #mentalhealththerapist and consultant who works with people ages 11 years and up in their Seattle-based private practice. They specialize in gender identity development, the spectrum of food and body issues, and often, the intersection of gender dysphoria and food and body issues. Ash’s theoretical orientations are primarily influenced by relational and psychodynamic #psychology. They approach their work through a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens, acknowledging and addressing the ways in which intersectional systems of oppression affect the lives and livelihoods of marginalized groups. Courtesy of Lesli Desai Lesli Desai is a licensed independent clinical social worker in West #Seattle with a focus on reproductive #mentalhealth, from preconception, infertility and pregnancy to pregnancy loss and the transition to parenthood, including nontraditional paths such as adoption, donor gametes, and child-free not-by-choice. In 2021, she attained the perinatal #mentalhealth certificate, becoming roughly the 40th clinician in the state of #Washington with the credential, and currently co-facilitates several perinatal-focused groups in the Greater #Seattle area. Before private practice, Lesli was a founding clinician at Swedish Medical Center’s outpatient maternal #mentalhealthprogram and perinatal partial hospitalization program. Courtesy of Geralyn Peterson Geralyn Peterson is a master’s level therapist with an emphasis on child, couples and family therapy, and specialties in #child and geriatric #mentalhealth. She also has experience in #mentalhealth emergency and crisis work. With over 20 years’ experience, she works in Puyallup for Umbrella Counseling and Wellness providing cognitive-behavioral, narrative and family systems therapy; groups in parenting, #depression and #anxiety management; as well as supervision. She is the author of “The Up and Up on Parenting: Reframing our Children’s Mistakes as Teaching Moments.”  Courtesy of Gregory Whiting Gregory Whiting is a clinical social worker, equity and inclusion consultant, and experienced educator. He is the director of equity and inclusion for Food Lifeline, a food bank serving Western #Washington. He has independent clinical licensure in the states of California and #Washington. Gregory’s clinical social work has enabled him to serve the complex needs of a variety of #KingCounty residents such as people experiencing #homelessness, #youth in #schools, incarcerated people and medical #patients with complex treatment needs. Do you have a question for the #mentalhealthproviders that you think the event’s audience would benefit from? Ask us in the form below, and we may ask it at the event. Read the full article

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - It’s Hard To Find #MentalHealthCare In #Washington. Join Us And Learn Tips To Navigate The System

Jennifer Luxton / The Seattle Times   By Michelle Baruchman  #SeattleTimes #MentalHealthProject engagement editor 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. Finding a therapist can be hard. Where do you look? What do you do if you don’t have insurance? And how can you trust that someone understands your identity and background? #Washington, like other states nationwide, is facing a crisis in providing #mentalhealthcare: a surge in demand amid the #COVID-19 #pandemic, compounded by a staggering shortage of clinicians, all as preexisting problems continue to rage. If you’re among those who have had trouble finding #mentalhealthcare, The #SeattleTimes #MentalHealthProject is offering an opportunity to learn tips for navigating the system, directly from four local #mentalhealthproviders. Join us for an hourlong conversation over Zoom at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. To register for the free online event, please visit st.news/AccessEvent. The #SeattleTimes has also compiled a list of resources for directories of therapists, specifically those who specialize in serving #LGBTQ people and #peopleofcolor. There are also tips on asking questions to determine whether a therapist serves your needs, and links to other organizations and groups providing communal support. Many therapists and #mentalhealthprofessionals are willing to offer free consultation sessions, reduced rates for clients in need and referrals to other trusted providers. #JamesDonaldson notes: Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes. Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use. Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticle The panelists for the Feb. 16 event are: Courtesy of Ash Choi Ash Choi is a #mentalhealththerapist and consultant who works with people ages 11 years and up in their Seattle-based private practice. They specialize in gender identity development, the spectrum of food and body issues, and often, the intersection of gender dysphoria and food and body issues. Ash’s theoretical orientations are primarily influenced by relational and psychodynamic #psychology. They approach their work through a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens, acknowledging and addressing the ways in which intersectional systems of oppression affect the lives and livelihoods of marginalized groups. Courtesy of Lesli Desai Lesli Desai is a licensed independent clinical social worker in West #Seattle with a focus on reproductive #mentalhealth, from preconception, infertility and pregnancy to pregnancy loss and the transition to parenthood, including nontraditional paths such as adoption, donor gametes, and child-free not-by-choice. In 2021, she attained the perinatal #mentalhealth certificate, becoming roughly the 40th clinician in the state of #Washington with the credential, and currently co-facilitates several perinatal-focused groups in the Greater #Seattle area. Before private practice, Lesli was a founding clinician at Swedish Medical Center’s outpatient maternal #mentalhealthprogram and perinatal partial hospitalization program. Courtesy of Geralyn Peterson Geralyn Peterson is a master’s level therapist with an emphasis on child, couples and family therapy, and specialties in #child and geriatric #mentalhealth. She also has experience in #mentalhealth emergency and crisis work. With over 20 years’ experience, she works in Puyallup for Umbrella Counseling and Wellness providing cognitive-behavioral, narrative and family systems therapy; groups in parenting, #depression and #anxiety management; as well as supervision. She is the author of “The Up and Up on Parenting: Reframing our Children’s Mistakes as Teaching Moments.”  Courtesy of Gregory Whiting Gregory Whiting is a clinical social worker, equity and inclusion consultant, and experienced educator. He is the director of equity and inclusion for Food Lifeline, a food bank serving Western #Washington. He has independent clinical licensure in the states of California and #Washington. Gregory’s clinical social work has enabled him to serve the complex needs of a variety of #KingCounty residents such as people experiencing #homelessness, #youth in #schools, incarcerated people and medical #patients with complex treatment needs. Do you have a question for the #mentalhealthproviders that you think the event’s audience would benefit from? Ask us in the form below, and we may ask it at the event. Read the full article

#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth - #Anxiety And #Depression: #Youth #MentalHealth Got Worse During The #Pandemic

In Hawaii, #mentalhealthproviders say they’re only beginning to see the repercussions of forced #socialisolation and distance learning on young people. By Brittany Lyte Honolulu #psychiatrist Sonia Patel tells the story of a #teen who was confined to a college dorm room most hours of each day while classes were being taught remotely. He started vaping #marijuana to manage his escalating #anxiety — even though he was taking a medication that doesn’t mix well with #marijuana. On one occasion, the #teen spiraled into a dangerous state of cannabis-induced psychosis. The #coronavirus #pandemic stripped #adolescents of healthy coping mechanisms, such as socializing with friends. Some of her #patients adopted detrimental new strategies to manage their #stress, #anxiety or trauma. Almost two years into the #pandemic, classroom doors have reopened to #students who spent roughly an entire academic year attending virtual #school. Although many kids have enthusiastically embraced a return to the normalcy of lunch rooms, sports and classrooms, others are struggling to reclaim their pre-pandemic lives amid intensifying psychological symptoms and a stark regression in their ability to cope. For some #teens, the very thought of going to #school in the morning can elicit physical symptoms of #anxiety, #depression and gut #stress, Patel said. “I’ve had to write a lot of doctor’s notes,” the #psychiatrist said. “It’s this fear of their little #teenage world — seeing people, having to bump into people, having to talk to #teachers. A lot of these kids can’t ask their #teacher for help on assignments. They can’t even talk to their #teacher.” The Keala Foundation on Kauai aims to engage Kauai #youth in healthy lifestyle choices as a method of #suicide and drug use prevention. During the worst days of the #pandemic, the organization’s free after-school fitness programs moved online to accommodate #socialdistancing requirements. A powerful call for action to address a rampant #youth #mentalhealthcrisis arrived this week in the form of a public health advisory issued by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. It spotlights escalating psychological symptoms among #children, #teens and young #adults who’ve lost out on so many social and developmental milestones during the #pandemic. #Depression and #anxiety have doubled during the #pandemic, according to the advisory, while negative emotions and #behaviors, such as impulsivity and irritability associated with #ADHD, have moderately increased. In early 2021, emergency room visits for #suicideattempts shot up 51% for #adolescent #girls and 4% for #adolescent #boys compared to the same time period in early 2019. “I don’t think we, as a society, paid sufficient attention to #youth and how they were experiencing the #pandemic,” said #MentalHealth America of Hawaii Executive Director Bryan Talisayan. Since the onset of the #pandemic in early 2020, #mentalhealthproviders statewide have reported heightened levels of #anxiety, #loneliness, #depression and #stress in their #patients, both #youth and #adults. As a result, some #psychiatrists say they’ve increased their #patients’ medication dosages or now see them more often. People with no history of #psychiatric symptoms are also struggling. In June, a national analysis of data collected from people seeking help with their #mentalhealth during the #COVID-19 #pandemic ranked Hawaii as having the highest percentage of survey participants who reported thinking about or planning #suicide. The finding is based on data collected by #MentalHealth America from nearly 750,000 people — of which more than 40% are #adolescents ages 11 to 17 — who volunteered to take an online #depression screening aimed at discovering #mentalhealth hotspots across the country. #Schools Are Starting To Ask For Help Since #schools reopened for in-person learning, Talisayan said there’s been a surge in interest from public and private #schools in the nonprofit’s #youth #suicide and bullying prevention training program, as well as its #suicideprevention course for faculty and staff. To keep up with rising demand, #MentalHealth America of Hawaii hired a new full-time #mentalhealth educator to lead in-school training programs in the spring. “I think we’ve all been hearing throughout the #pandemic that the #mentalhealthcrisis will be the second #pandemic, for both #youth and #adults,” Talisayan said. “But seemingly, throughout the #pandemic, the priority has been on #adults, and #youth were kind of just there in the background, waiting for decisions to be made while simultaneously experiencing the #pandemic, missing out on sentinel events (and) important social development activities.” “Even when the decision was made to send kids back to in-person learning this fall, what seemed to be missing from the discussion and decision-making process was the #youth voice,” he said. Honolulu #psychiatrist Sonia Patel said she’s seen an uptick in #anxiety, panic and #depression in her #patients due to the #coronavirus #pandemic. A number of #teens Patel treats who suffer from #anxiety started exhibiting signs of #depression and suicidal thoughts for the first time following months of #pandemic-induced #isolation, she said. One #highschool #student, who was hospitalized after becoming suicidal, probably wouldn’t have experienced such a dangerous deterioration in her #mentalhealth if she hadn’t been cooped up at home during the worst months of the #pandemic, Patel said. “This entire generation of #teens missed out on almost two years of development and I’m just now seeing the fallout of what the last year and a half has done to some of the youth,” Patel said. “They’re at the most vulnerable developmental point in their life, their brains are more fragile, and they’re supposed to be going out and developing their identities but they are completely not able to do that.” When it comes to technology, the #pandemic presented #parents with another conundrum: How do you limit a child’s screen time when virtual #school requires them to be glued to their devices? Some of Patel’s #teenage #patients passed the long, lonely hours of a computer-based #school year on #socialmedia, which can reinforce preexisting problems with negative body image, #insomnia or cyberbullying. #JamesDonaldson notes: Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes. Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use. Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticle Finding Help The #NationalSuicidePreventionLifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support to people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources and information on best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Hawaii Crisis Line is another free, 24-hour support service. On Oahu call 832-3100. On neighbor islands call toll free 1-800-753-6879. Free, 24/7 support for people in crisis is also available via the Hawaii Crisis Text Line. Text “Aloha” to 741741. You can also reach out via #Facebook Messenger at facebook.com/crisistextline. Information on #suicideprevention and intervention training is available at Health.hawaii.gov and at the #SuicidePrevention Resource Center. The Crisis Line of Hawaii provides a team of trained and experienced professionals to help individuals. Like schools, the public health threat posed by the #coronavirus prompted many #mentalhealthproviders to supplant face-to-face programs and services with those conducted online. A benefit of this new availability of virtual help, however, is that it’s engaging new populations, including #adolescents who may tend to be more at ease communicating over a phone, tablet or computer screen. The #behavioralhealth staff at Kokua Kalihi Valley continues to conduct many #patient appointments remotely as the #pandemic has rapidly expanded the use of telemedicine for psychotherapy, according to KKV Medical Director Dr. Laura DeVilbiss. Before the #pandemic, the community health center only offered #mentalhealthservices in person. “That has been really good because people can access it from home or even on a work break,” DeVilbiss said. This increased accessibility could be one reason why #patient demand for #mentalhealthservices remains abnormally high nearly two years into the #pandemic, she said. Now that classroom doors have reopened, DeVilbiss said in many cases the younger #children who had been grappling with #loneliness and #isolation appear to be doing better psychologically than when their #schools first shifted to remote learning. “It’s been helpful for them to be face-to-face again at #school but there are still repercussions from last year,” she said. Especially among #teens and young #adults, the #doctor said elevated symptoms of #anxiety and #depression appear to be a looming repercussion of the pandemic’s hardest days. “A lot of our #patients work in the service industry, whether it’s in the hotels or in transportation or as greeters at the airport, so if their hours are backed up they’re just not making enough to get by,” she said. “So a lot of people move in with each other and then there’s more #stress because of crowding in the house. That affects everyone in the family.” Something to consider At Civil Beat, we believe everyone deserves a trusted source of information that doesn’t hide behind a paywall. Community support in the form of tax-deductible donations keeps our journalism free for all to access. For those of you who find value in our essential reporting but have not yet made a gift, please consider joining the thousands of Hawaii residents who make Civil Beat’s work and mission possible. 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#JamesDonaldson on #MentalHealth - As Jobless Rates Climb, Study Finds Financial #Stress Greatly Ups #Suicide Risk

#JamesDonaldson on #MentalHealth – As Jobless Rates Climb, Study Finds Financial #Stress Greatly Ups #Suicide Risk

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By Cara Roberts Murez

THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As millions of people struggle with economic hardships during the #coronavirus #pandemic, a new study shows that financial stressors may make people up to 20 times more likely to attempt #suicide.

The research suggests that #mentalhealthproviders should consider financial problems when…

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#JamesDonaldson on #MentalHealth - #Coronavirus: 36% Of #Americans Say #Pandemic Has Made A ‘Serious Impact’ On Their #MentalHealth

#JamesDonaldson on #MentalHealth – #Coronavirus: 36% Of #Americans Say #Pandemic Has Made A ‘Serious Impact’ On Their #MentalHealth

Carlie Porterfield

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Topline: As hospitals strain to keep up with an influx of #coronavirus patients, some #mentalhealthproviders report an increase in people seeking #mentalhealthtreatment, as #Americans report feeling anxious about the pandemic and its ramifications.

36% of #Americans told an #AmericanPsychiatricAssociation pol…

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