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Read on to explore the roots of this crisis, as experts conclude the #pandemic isn't the only reason. At the Center we're on the frontlines of this crisis, connecting critical #mentalhealth services to the children who need it most. nytimes.com/2022/03/23/mag…

For girls ages 12 to 17, the proportion of visits to the E.R. for tics nearly tripled during the pandemic as of January 2022. Visits also doubled for eating disorders, and there were increases related to anxiety, trauma and stress and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

There's a youth mental health crisis happening in America and the statistics are jarring, especially among young girls.

More coverage of @ABHMass report on the Workforce Crisis facing our members --> wbur.org/news/2022/02/1…

DATA RELEASED TODAY ----> Survey Details Behavioral Health Workforce Crisis in Mass. @ABHMass Finds Longer Waitlists for Patients, Rising Clinic Job Vacancies, Stagnant Reimbursement and Serious Need for Higher Compensation and Benefits abhmass.org/newsroom/abh-o…

Survey findings: -Recruitment & retention concerns & hundreds of vacancies contribute to months-long waitlists & an 11% decrease in the number of individuals served vs. '19. -In 21, for every ten master’s level clinician hired, approximately 13 left their positions.

Thank you @marty_walsh for calling attention to mental health during this time. This last year has been challenging for so many and as we all celebrate our holidays in new ways, we encourage you to take time to care for your mental health.

We're so excited about our holiday mindfulness groups - starting tonight!

TOMORROW! The BRYT team is joining @ARPSMa for another Coffee Hour 3:30-5pm! We'll discuss mental health in the winter ahead, and how to manage mood regulation in the midst of stress and uncertainty. Join in real-time or watch the recording: youtube.com/watch?v=yg3zPF…

Kaori Hattori de Panepinto, a wonderful BRYT parent, generously offers her experience as a caretaker during the school closures and how the groups have supported her and her family in the video below. Learn more at bit.ly/BRYT_PSP youtube.com/watch?v=tGxu51…

BRYT continues to offer parents supporting parents group to help navigate the many challenges of schooling this year!

BRYT Central team members Sarah & Courtney were thrilled to join @ARPSMa for an Evening Coffee Hour on Monday. They discuss much-needed strategies for coping with the change we face as we and our students/children move into this season of the pandemic: youtube.com/watch?v=yg3zPF…

Join @bcf_brookline and @BrooklineCenter tomorrow at 9:30 am for a community conversation as we process the continued impacts of the pandemic and Tuesday's historic election.

The BRYT team is in awe of the speakers at yesterday's @NCSMHtweets Virtual Conference, including @MilnerHRich, @drjaninejoneswho, and more. #NCSMH has 250 other pre-recorded presentations ready for viewing; we're excited to dive in!

What should the return to school look like in the fall? Dr. Henry White, our clinical director, says student #mentalhealth must be kept top of mind. Read more in a new @masslivenews article, co-written with the @RudermanFdn. masslive.com/opinion/2020/0…

Chime in at @kidsMHmass if there's a question you'd like to ask!

Looking for Monday night plans? Join us for 'A Conversation About COVID-19' tonight at 6:30 p.m. This robust public health discussion will feature prominent public health officials (your Brookline neighbors!) You can register for the virtual event here: bit.ly/2NnXXFb

We're honored to have been named a 2020 regional convener by @natlcomplexcare, an initiative of @camdenhealth. Read our full release to learn more about our convening: brooklinecenter.org/wp-content/upl…

@MassSMHC @CommonWealthMag @wassergish @cjdentremont Thanks for collaborating with our BRYT team!

So thrilled for the opportunity to contribute to this article in @CommonWealthMag highlighting important considerations for reopening schools: tinyurl.com/y8lvqmqq It was wonderful collaborating with @wassergish, Paul Hyry-Dermith from @BrooklineCenter, and @cjdentremont.