Posted on Aug 28, 2024
National Center Updates Launch Pad
National Center Updates Launch Pad
Here’s where you’ll find recent news articles, blog posts, Hub resources, and social media posts. This page updates weekly, so be sure to bookmark the launch pad to stay in the know!
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Posted on Aug 27, 2024
Rady Children’s Successfully Reduces Frequency of Emergency Mental Health Visits
The Urgent Need to Recognize and Reduce Risk of Suicide for Children in the Welfare System
Youth involved with the child welfare system are at a 3.5-fold higher risk for suicide than the general youth population. This article demonstrates the need for universal suicide risk detection and targeted outreach for high-risk populations.
Preventing Suicidal Behavior Among Youth in Foster Care
This resource offers guidance for caregivers and foster parents on preventing suicidal behavior among youth in child welfare. It reviews risk factors and provides actionable steps for early detection, support, and intervention to ensure their safety and well-being.
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Join the National Center for Adoption Competent Mental Health Services on September 17 at 1 pm EST for a webinar led by Susie Reynolds Reece, Director of Lived Experience Initiatives for the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. This session will cover risk factors for child welfare-involved youth, interventions, and prevention efforts driven by a leading prevention strategist and expert in the field. Register at the link in bio.
#suicideprevention #livewebinar #mentalhealth #childwelfare
Join the National Center for Adoption Competent Mental Health Services on September 17 at 1 pm EST for a webinar led by Susie Reynolds Reece, Director of Lived Experience Initiatives for the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. This session will cover risk factors for child welfare-involved youth, interventions, and prevention efforts driven by a leading prevention strategist and expert in the field. Register at the link in bio.
#suicideprevention #livewebinar #mentalhealth #childwelfare
Happy Friday! We’re closing out August with an invitation to take a few minutes for self-care. Enjoy a 5-minute mindfulness desk stretch led by Laura Ornelas, LCSW, and Director of C.A.S.E. Academy. Let’s get grounded together.
Watch the full-length video by clicking the link in our bio.
#selfcare #mindfulness #mentalhealth #childwelfare
Happy Friday! We’re closing out August with an invitation to take a few minutes for self-care. Enjoy a 5-minute mindfulness desk stretch led by Laura Ornelas, LCSW, and Director of C.A.S.E. Academy. Let’s get grounded together.
Watch the full-length video by clicking the link in our bio.
#selfcare #mindfulness #mentalhealth #childwelfare
Self-care is vital for everyone, particularly for people navigating trauma. Discover how various individuals—from former foster youth to mental health professionals—practice self-care.
How do you practice self-care? Let us know in the comments!
#selfcare #traumainformedcare #mentalhealth
Self-care is vital for everyone, particularly for people navigating trauma. Discover how various individuals—from former foster youth to mental health professionals—practice self-care.
How do you practice self-care? Let us know in the comments!
#selfcare #traumainformedcare #mentalhealth