Mental Health Awareness

#ItsOkNotToBeOk #ItsOkToNotBeOk

@TimeToChangeJP Hi there, please would you tweet out this important resource to help parents who are struggling at the moment?

@CommonsEd @DrAlexGeorge @YoungMindsUK @Place2Be @RcpsychCAP I know you've received a lot of stick but that's because you're acting as the mouthpiece of the government. The headlines may sound good to anyone not involved in CYP mental health, but for those who are, children, families and professionals, we see straight through it.

@CommonsEd @DrAlexGeorge @YoungMindsUK @Place2Be @RcpsychCAP Funding for training for schools mental health leads was suspended last Jan (before covid) and the role is not essential as outlined in the green paper - why not? It's imperative the govt address these issues because until they do - it's all hot air and it's children who pay.

@CommonsEd @DrAlexGeorge @YoungMindsUK @Place2Be @RcpsychCAP We must ensure that more than 1% of the health budget is given over to CYP mental health services. You can go with the headline figures as much as you like but when it's represented as 1% it seems different. CCGs need to be made accountable for spending on CYP mental health.

@CommonsEd @DrAlexGeorge @YoungMindsUK @Place2Be @RcpsychCAP I firmly believe that we can begin to address this through schools but only if the system changes dramatically. For starters, progress8 has to go to allow schools to focus on wellbeing. Sure Start and youth clubs have to reopen, grass root services are essential.

@CommonsEd @DrAlexGeorge @YoungMindsUK @Place2Be @RcpsychCAP The problem is the services aren't there! Regardless of how much money has just been secured, it's still a fraction of what's been cut. Youth and children's services have been all but eliminated and demands on schools, & by extension children, add to poor mental health.

@DrAlexGeorge You accused people within the mental health community of trolling you and being abusive when they were simply pointing out inadequacies within the system Nobody was being unkind, they were pointing out the reality we live through every day and what change needs to happen

@DrAlexGeorge @CaraLisette I didn’t see anything of the sort!! I didn’t see any trolling, simply people who have been through pain and let down from the government trying to fight for the changes needed. We want to work with you to make change but that’s clearly not reciprocated

So true 😢 @_NatashaDevon

As a Govt adviser now, what’s your view on the derogatory 1% pay rise for nurses after the last 12 months? @DrAlexGeorge @theRCN

@DrAlexGeorge ...

If Mental Health really does matter to this Govt @DrAlexGeorge you should listen to @_NatashaDevon’s show tonight on @LBC catch-up app. You could potentially make a huge positive impact here, and not just be a gesture of tokenism to make the Govt look good. #mentalhealthmatters

Hold on, is @NadineDorries the ACTUAL minister for #mentalhealth!!!??? WOW Her attitude and lack of compassion is astonishing! Perhaps Nadine could benefit from some training from the charities who are experts in this area: @MHFAEngland @MindCharity @Rethink_ @mentalhealth

Very Brave! @JonAshworth who clearly cares about #MentalHealth - I'm sure he wouldn't have declined talking to the nation on @LBC @_NatashaDevon's show tonight, unlike @NadineDorries the OFFICIAL Minister for MH.

Well done Barry the first time caller with mental illness difficulties 👏🏼👏🏼 #WMHD2020 #WorldMentalHealthDay Thank you @_NatashaDevon for being such a #MentalHealth / #MentalIllness Advocate. Normalising the issue so people feel more comfortable discussing MH & MI is life saving💚

My final #greensareeformentalhealth post. I have worn this all day and don’t want to take it off! Solidarity for #worldmentalhealthday2020 Thank you to everyone that joined in and everyone that read our tweets 💚 #GreenForMentalHealth

Whether you decide to do one thing today, or any other day, we’re here to provide mental health support. It could be taking the first steps to getting help, reaching out to those around you, or campaigning for a fairer world for those of us with mental health problems. #WMHD20

"When your blue sky becomes too shy, you can rest your head on my shoulder. So you don't have to worry no more." -@koredebello 🥺🥺🥺 Offer support to a friend who needs it today. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MoveForMentalHealth

By paying attention to those around you, it might just save a life.