We are a youth-led NGO working to make youth mental health a priority in the Caribbean, through advocacy, policy, education, and resource development.
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We’re back for Day 2 of the IASP Pan-American Conference! Looking forward to another round of insightful presentations today. This morning’s plenary session highlights the importance of National Suicide Prevention Strategies. #IASPMINNEAPOLIS2024 @IASPinfo
🧠 Join us on Nov 6 at 6:30 PM AST for an interactive webinar on Decriminalizing Suicide: Changing the Narrative. Hear from experts across the Caribbean on reshaping mental health policies.
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/starttheconvo24
#MentalHealthMatters #StartTheConvo
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Last night, we gathered at UN House to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the United Nations and more than five decades of collaboration with Barbados.
Here’s to many more years of partnership and progress! 🌱🤝✨
New Series Alert‼️🎬
While we’ve got a lot of work to do to actualize mental health for all, there’s a lot of good work happening in the mental health space!
We want to amplify this work and the inspiring champions behind it! 💛
That’s why…
TODAY at 6 PM, we’re launching #BeyondBarriers, a series where we spotlight the leaders, health professionals + persons with lived experience, who are championing Mental Health in our region.
Catch a sneak peek of EP. 1 w/ LUI President @thedavidsrj + join us on YouTube at 6‼️🎬
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support must be a critical part of Climate Resilience efforts‼️
📖 In our latest blog post, McKenzie dives into the intersections between the Climate Crisis & Mental Health through the eyes of Caribbean youth.
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📚 Check out and share the Young Caribbean Minds Workbook and Directories of Support at youngcaribbeanminds.com -- created BY Caribbean youth FOR Caribbean youth. These resources are being used by @UNICEFECA in 🇻🇨+🇬🇩 to deliver mental health support to affected young people. 7/8
🙏 A huge thank you to our Caribbean National Youth Mental Health Focal Points for pulling this first episode together, and to our amazing audience for their incredible engagement. We’ll be back next month with Episode 2. Stay tuned and join the conversation! #MoreToDeMatter 8/8
📢 We invite everyone to follow our socials in the coming days to see ways to support Hurricane Beryl relief efforts in the region. Every action counts! #DisasterRelief 6/8
🌱 Key Takeaway 3: As a region, we must take a more proactive stance, across all sectors, to reduce stigma, build resilience, and prioritize mental health throughout the year -- not just after disasters. #CaribbeanResilience 4/8
We walked away with several take home messages and entry points for advocacy + action:
🌍 Key Takeaway 1: Mental health must be integrated into disaster risk reduction + climate action strategies. It is crucial for our communities' existence + resilience. #YouthMentalHealth 2/8
🧠 Key Takeaway 2: Access to community and mental health and psychosocial support are core needs during and after disasters. They help individuals and communities recover and rebuild. #MentalHealthSupport 3/8
🌟Yesterday, we had a robust discussion w/ @xojaiiyoungxo, @chelseae_j, + @thedavidsrj, on our 1st episode of #MoreToDeMatter titled Beryl, Climate + You. Many Caribbean youth shared their experiences of hurricanes, anxiety, grief, and frustration about global climate apathy. 1/8
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Such a wonderful discussion! If you missed it, check out @letsunpackitco on IG to watch the replay! And be sure to be on the look out it for #MoreToDeMatter 🧡
Introducing our new IG Live Series, "More to De Matter"‼️📣
Join us today at 7 PM AST for the first episode, "Beryl, Climate, and You," as we dive into how extreme weather impacts youth mental health. Don't miss this conversation! 🎙️✨ #MoreToDeMatter #YouthVoices
Introducing our new IG Live Series, "More to De Matter"‼️📣
Join us today at 7 PM AST for the first episode, "Beryl, Climate, and You," as we dive into how extreme weather impacts youth mental health. Don't miss this conversation! 🎙️✨ #MoreToDeMatter #YouthVoices
Together, let’s take action to tackle suicide for what it is: a public health issue – NOT a crime! 💛🧡
Join us for the launch of the Caribbean Regional Coalition for the Decriminalization of Suicide! 🛟
🗓️ July 29, 2024 ⏰ 9:00 AM AST
🔗REGISTER NOW at bit.ly/csdclaunch
🙋🏽♂️🙋🏽♀️ Want to support mental health research and help make mental health services more accessible for Barbadian children and youth? Tap the link for a volunteer opportunity: forms.gle/tRZpEp5URbdu4Ay47
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Youngcaribbeanminds.com has many of the tools you need to take charge of your mental wellbeing – videos, games, resources, and more!
Plus, enter to win 2 FREE airline tickets from Caribbean Airlines or US $500 for your school or organization!
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Engage youth as leaders for a brighter future! Meet Emily Anna Bachan, Mental Health Focal Point for Trinidad & Tobago, co-author of a Mental Health Workbook. Access the FREE workbook at bit.ly/ycm868eb with insights, exercises, and more. Join us to support youth.
