#mhfa

[queenriahb]

How to Create Your Own Self-Care Plan

You may have heard it before: You can’t help others without taking care of yourself first. Self-care is an important way to protect your physical, mental and emotional health so you can better adapt to changes, build strong relationships and recover from setbacks. You can also better support those around you who might be in need.

If you’re ready to take care of yourself and practice self-care, use this information from the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) curriculum to create a realistic and effective plan.

When creating your self-care plan, it’s important to consider the following questions:

What will I do for self-care? Stick to the basics and add certain self-care activities to your calendar. Some examples are getting enough sleep, exercising as appropriate for your own health, eating healthfully, spending time with loved ones, using relaxation exercises and practicing meditation.

Whom can I call at any time? Identify people in your life who you trust and can talk to about the good and bad that may happen.

Whom can I reach out to if I need more help? Identify who you can call if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or sad. This may include loved ones, a coach or teacher, or mental health professional.

As you start to think about what activities you want to include in your self-care plan, it can be helpful to explore these domains and brainstorm people, programs and activities that are important and feel safe to you within each. You may find that you have things for one domain, a few, or all of them:

Intellectual

Emotional

Occupational

Environment

Community

Physical

Financial

Spiritual

Remember that everyone’s self-care plan will be different — and that’s OK. Equally important, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Reach out to the supportive people in your life and discuss self-care methods that may have helped them and what you’re hoping to achieve. You can also use these tips from MHFA to care for yourself while practicing physical distancing. With the right information and tools, you can #BeTheDifference for yourself every day.

via  Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

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[scotiajones]

Memory

Your ability to take in new information, organize it, and access it again later is dictated in part by your brain's structure. The effects of depression can change this structure in such a way that you have trouble making new memories.

So when you are worried that your aging parents are developing Alzheimer's, ask yourself this question:

Is it Alzheimer's or are they just depressed because I haven't moved out?

No, but seriously! If you feel like you are living in a fog and you don't have the same joie de vivre you once had, talk to someone about it. There is strength in asking for help when you need it!

#mhfa #mental health #moveout

[craigfieldphotos]

I see a lot of posts that go something like... "Post this on your wall to show you care" or "to raise awareness about.." . Those post's are great! But do you know what's better? Learning real skills, that will help you identify someone that is is undergoing a mental health crisis. . If you really want to make a difference, invest some time into learning how to have a conversation about mental health and suicide safely. . That's what I do. Because I truly believe the more prior we have in our community that can have these difficult coversheet, the better off our whole community will be! . Together we CAN make a difference. . Puppy pic for attention . #craigafield #mhfa #craigfield #mentalhealthfirstaid #mentalhealth #health #wellbeing #mentalhealthwellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalfitness #support #listen #raisingawareness #depression #anxiety #ptsd #suicideprevention #endbullying #itaintweaktospeak #Adelaide #southaustralia (at Adelaide, South Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpymIKIvCNb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[ankahimanki]

Sharing via : #mhfaindia Mental well-being is not exclusive to those experiencing mental health challenges. Everyone can benefit from taking active steps to care for their well-being and improve their mental health. Share the thought. Change misconceptions! #mentalhealthaware #mhfa #MentalHealthMatters #ankahimanki https://www.instagram.com/p/CgzWohap2KW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[lifeofacrazymum]

How are you doing today? A question everyone asks, but who actually listens to the answer? Can you pick up on the verbal & nonverbal cues? Behind every smile is a struggle you know nothing about. And I am the world's worst at smiling through even the toughest of days/weeks/months.... Over the past few years I've opened up more to my nearest & dearest, and helped them understand my own cues. For example, 'yeah, I'm ok' means I'm not ok and I'm struggling with something. But I probably don't understand it enough myself to talk about it. A few probing questions are fine and after a couple if I'm not opening up I need the conversation to change. Also, when I do open up, I don't want a million solutions to my problem as I probably already know them. If I want help, I will specifically ask for it. Sometimes I just need to mind dump on a listening ear so I can figure it out myself. As someone who has struggled with #mentalhealth most of my life, the biggest advice I can give anyone is to understand your own triggers, symptoms, and needs. Secondly, share with the closest people around you how to communicate with you during these times 💜 Find out more about my story in my blog. Link in bio ⬆️⬆️ #mentalhealthmatters #mindmatters #mindbodysoul #livelaughlove #bekind #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthfirstaid #MHFA #lifestyleblogger #bloggersofinstagram #welshbloggers #cardiffbloggers #mentalhealthblogger #wales #valeofglamorgan https://www.instagram.com/p/CebEk4aAB83/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[squilf]

one of the funniest emails i’ve ever received at work has to be the one asking for employees to volunteer for mental health first aider training as the entire first batch they trained had left the company due to stress

#a LOT of staff left at the same time and it just happened to include the MHFAs #but the level of near awareness the company had just cracked me up #this was their ONLY concession for mental health #text

[trainingonthego01]

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[tyourfirstaid]

In today's fast-paced world, mental health concerns have become increasingly prevalent. The need for individuals to have the necessary skills and knowledge to support those experiencing mental health crises is of utmost importance. Mental Health First Aid Certification equips individuals with the tools to recognize and respond to mental health emergencies. In this article, we will delve into the significance of Mental Health First Aid Certification, its benefits, and how it can make a difference in our communities.

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[traininglegsfirstaid]

The Importance of Paediatric First Aid Training

One of the key benefits of taking a paediatric first aid course UK is that it can help to save lives. In the event of an emergency, every second counts, and having the skills and knowledge necessary to respond quickly and effectively can make all the difference. By taking a paediatric first aid course, individuals can ensure that they are prepared to provide life-saving assistance to children in need.

#MHFA Instructor Training UK #Youth Mental Health First Aid Training #Adult Mental Health First Aid Training #Basic Life Support Courses UK

[catria-whitewing]

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#in MHFA training and instructor said 'it's to help the pt to live #laugh and love' like hmmmmmmm okay yes yes leaving judgement out the door #but like that phrase?

[calmboyl]

I had a what if idea, where pitch just is a hikikomori (a recluse) and it does partially fit in with his character (at least in my eyes) yes im throwing out like, almost all the canon here but this is my idea and i can bend it to my will! ( ^ω^ ) also i thought changing the word hikikomori to pikikomori would be funny, yk switching a letter. i think its cute! and thats also what i decided to name this au, i also think there are like not many altercations with other spirits and myths with Pitch. he might’ve been out there and moving in the past but now he just stays hidden completely from sight, once in a while you’ll get to see or year about him being out but i think its mainly just the bare minimum for his existential. i think that some spirits (probably North) would be worried for him, maybe once in a while a spirit might hang out but not much, maybe drop of food or smth?

anyways heres some info on hikikomories

Hikikomori (Japanese: ひきこもり or 引きこもり, lit. "pulling inward, being confined"), also known as severe social withdrawal, is total withdrawal from society and seeking extreme degrees of social isolation and confinement. Hikikomori refers to both the phenomenon in general and the recluses themselves. The concept is primarily recognized only in Japan, although similar concepts exist in other languages and cultures. Hikikomori have been described as loners or "modern-day hermits". Estimates suggest that half a million Japanese youths have become social recluses, as well as more than half a million middle-aged individuals.

While many people feel the pressures of the outside world, hikikomori react by complete social withdrawal. In some more severe cases, they isolate themselves in their bedrooms for months or years at a time. They usually have few or no friends. In interviews with current or recovering hikikomori, media reports and documentaries have captured the strong levels of psychological distress and angst felt by these individuals.

While hikikomori favor indoor activities, some venture outdoors occasionally. The withdrawal from society usually starts gradually. Affected people may appear unhappy, lose their friends, become insecure and shy, and talk less.

When it comes to psychosocial support, it is hard for therapists to attain direct access to hikikomori. research to find different and effective treatment plans to aid hikikomori has been ongoing. One such treatment plan is focused on the families of hikikomori. Such focus primarily includes educational intervention programs (e.g. lectures, role-play, etc.) that are geared towards reducing any averse stigma that family members have towards psychiatric disorders like hikikomori. These educational programs are derived from other established family support programs, specifically Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT). CRAFT specifically trains family members to express positive and functional communication, whereas MHFA provides skills to support hikikomori with depression/suicidal like behaviour. Studies so far that have modified the family unit's behavioral response to a hikikomori has yielded positive results, indicating that family behavior is essential for recovery, however further research is still needed.

Although there has been a primary emphasis on educating family members, there are also therapy programs for the hikikomori themselves to participate in, like exercise therapy. The individual psychotherapy methods that are being stressed in current research are primarily directed towards cultivating self-confidence within the hikikomori. However, studies have delineated that efficacious treatment of hikikomori requires a multifaceted approach rather than the utilization of one individual approach, such as individual psychotherapy or family therapy.

#pitch black #rotg pitch black #rotg boogyman #rise of the guardians #rotg #boogyman #hikikomori #pikikomori #an au where pitch is a hikikomori #it makes sense to me at least #so #yea:3

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Cultural adaptation of the mental health first aid guidelines for depression in Brazil: a Delphi expert consensus study

Background

Depression is a significant contributor to disability in Brazil, with most Brazilians affected by depression receiving no treatment. As the community, including family and friends, plays a crucial role in providing support for someone with depression, it is important that evidence-based resources are available to support people who wish to help. The aim of this study was to culturally adapt the English-language mental health first aid guidelines for assisting a person with depression for the Brazilian culture.

Methods

A Delphi expert consensus study was conducted, with two expert panels; health professionals (n = 29) and people with lived experience of depression (n = 28). One hundred and seventy-four statements from the English-language guidelines were translated into Brazilian Portuguese and administered as a survey. Participants were asked to rate statements based on how appropriate those statements were for the Brazilian culture and to suggest new statements if appropriate.

Results

Data were collected over two survey rounds. Consensus was achieved on 143 statements. A total of 133 statements were adopted from the English-language guidelines, whereas 10 new endorsed statements were generated from suggestions of the two expert panels.

Conclusions

There were similarities between the English-language and Brazilian guidelines, mainly related to family involvement and the value of empathy. More research on dissemination and incorporation of the guidelines into the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course for Brazil is required.

Read the paper.

#brazil #science #psychology #mental health #defend brazilian science #mod nise da silveira #image description in alt

[nextdimensionstory]

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[craigfieldphotos]

I see a lot of posts that go something like... "Post this on your wall to show you care" or "to raise awareness about.." . Those post's are great! But do you know what's better? Learning real skills, that will help you identify someone that is is undergoing a mental health crisis. . If you really want to make a difference, invest some time into learning how to have a conversation about mental health and suicide safely. . That's what I do. Because I truly believe the more prior we have in our community that can have these difficult coversheet, the better off our whole community will be! . Together we CAN make a difference. . Puppy pic for attention . #craigafield #mhfa #craigfield #mentalhealthfirstaid #mentalhealth #health #wellbeing #mentalhealthwellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalfitness #support #listen #raisingawareness #depression #anxiety #ptsd #suicideprevention #endbullying #itaintweaktospeak #Adelaide #southaustralia https://www.instagram.com/p/CpymECDvfRe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[jameswegeler]

[challenging-wonderland]

It's so hard to watch beautiful souls get eroded and ground down and out by a fucking workplace that should be better! We're a THEATRE! We should be better than companies like Amazon, wr should care about our staff, support them, listen to them - there's only 250 people who work here! I should not have people sobbing on me because they have been made to feel like pack mules, they've been made to deal with others peoples mistakes, been made to hold the weight of an entire department with no thanks or gratitude! This is how you lose staff. This is how you kill a businesa.

And it's got to me! I've given up! I've stepped back massively because i thought this place would be open to change and challenge and they have madr it vety clear unless i am reporting something that could get the business in trouble (like when i was a whistleblower fot gross negligence within a department that deals with young people) they do not want to know, they do not wany me to report it and they genuinely don't want us discussing it - i've been told as a Mental Health First Aider i should not be listening to peoples work problems WHEN I HAVE BEEN TRAINED WHILE WORKING HERE TO BE A MHFA WHEN ON SHIFT! WHAT ELSE ARE PEOPLE GOING TO COME TO ME WITH?! Cause even when the big thing bothering them is in their private life, it is something AT WORK that triggers them into NEEDING me!

#GRAAAAGGGGHHHHHHHH #ignore this #just venting