Crisis Tools | For Young People's Mental Health

Training by young people for anyone supporting us in a mental health crisis. All in short modules and free.

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💡Did you know that something as simple as sharing your pronouns and asking for theirs can help make young LGBTQIA+ people feel more comfortable?

We share helpful advice like this, plus so much more, in our “Top Tips for young LGBTQIA+ people" module!

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🔊 “It’s better to ask us rather than rely on what is written in any notes or make assumptions.”

That’s just one of the tips available in our LGBTQIA+ learning guides module “Top Tips from LGBTQIA+ young people”.

Start your training now at: https://t.co/3N2oIN4vpk

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💬 “Whether you are a professional, family member, carer or friend, asking, ‘what can I do to help?’ is a good start.”

We understand knowing where to begin isn't always easy. Check out “Top Tips from LGBTQIA+ young people” for helpful, practical advice.

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🗣️In the final module of our new LGBTQIA+ learning guides, “Top Tips from LGBTQIA+ young people”, we look at the practical steps you can take to help young LGBTQIA+ people when they reach out for support with their mental health.

Find out more at: https://t.co/3N2oIN3XzM

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🤔 Do you sometimes find it hard to know what to say?

Complete our LGBTQIA+ learning guides module “What we need people supporting us in crisis to know” to learn about stereotypes faced and the importance of listening. 🌈

Get started now:
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📢 “One thing every LGBTQIA+ young person in crisis has in common is that they are in distress and need your help."

This is just one of the key takeaways from our “What we need people supporting us in crisis to know” module.

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🤝 We're all in this together, and your understanding and acceptance can make a world of difference.

Hear real insights from LGBTQIA+ young people in the “What we need people supporting us in crisis to know” module from our LGBTQIA+ learning guides.

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[Becca Burgess-Dawson (She/her) @BurgessDawson]

It was a pleasure for me to help give feedback to make these great learning resources- and as always brilliant to work with @CrisisToolsCYP

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🏳️‍🌈In our LGBTQIA+ learning guides module “What we need people supporting us in crisis to know”, you’ll hear more from young LGBTQIA+ people about how you can best support them.

We appreciate your openness to learn and grow with us. ☘️

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🗣️“A safe space is somewhere I can get away and decompress, where I don’t have to worry about people listening in, and what their response may be”

Join us in our new LGBTQIA+ guides module “Barriers to Access”, as we explore the world of safe spaces!🌈✨

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🫂 Acknowledging your own lack of confidence or experience, and how that could make providing support challenging, is important. It promotes honest and collaborative working with us.

Check out “Barriers to Access” in our new LGBTQIA+ learning guides. 🏳️‍🌈

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🥰 We’re so grateful for everyone’s support in the creation of these guides in collaboration with @NHSE_WTE.

And thank you to our wonderful Young Advisors Mali, Jenny, Twyla and Chris, who shared their experiences as part of this process. 🧡

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🤝We believe in the power of co-production and young people’s voices. Our new LGBTQIA+ learning guides do just that.

Commissioned by @NHSE_WTE, they aim to empower those working with young LGBTQIA+ people to create safe and supportive environments during mental health crisis. 🏳️‍🌈

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🏳️‍🌈Our LGBTQIA+ learning guides have all been co-produced with young LGBTQIA+ people with lived experience of accessing mental health crisis support.

By involving young people, we ensure that the material produced meets the needs of young people accessing crisis care today. 💯

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💭”By connecting us with LGBTQIA+ specific support groups and safe spaces, you can help build valuable support networks for us.”

Dive deeper into the reasons why LGBTQIA+ young people might hesitate to seek mental health support in “Barriers to Access”.

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🏳️‍🌈In our second LGBTQIA+ learning guide “Barriers to Access”, we explore the importance of safe spaces and inclusivity for young people, with practical advice and resources to help navigate the unique challenges and intersections of identity.

Sign up now: https://t.co/BELBCePDte