Michaela Young

Specialist Occupational Therapist working within the Homeless Community Mental Health Team. All views are my own

[Michaela Young @MichaelaYoungOT]

Had lots of positive feedback from delivering mental health training to police this week. Through this training we have been able to start opening doors to improve collaborative working, in the hope of achieving better outcomes for our patients & the wider community.

[Michaela Young @MichaelaYoungOT]

@DigiSimUoC Yes please, how is best to contact you?

[Michaela Young @MichaelaYoungOT]

My colleague & I are creating a training package to increase police knowledge of mental health. Officers we have spoken with have requested training on diagnosis of PD. I wanted to see if anyone has delivered this kind of training to police, what worked/didn't work? Etc. TIA

[Michaela Young @MichaelaYoungOT]

@jobrackley Would you be free to chat about this cos that would be really important to include.

[UoL_OT @UoL_OT]

Our 2nd year OT students have some thoughts to share on what Occupational Therapy is and isn’t!

[Jon Fisher @fisheraddiction]

Thank you @ot_today_ for allowing me to share my #occupationaltherapy role in a #substanceuse service.

If you haven't already, subscribe for the free monthly OT magasine!

#alcohol #drugs #recovery #occupationaltherapist

[Michaela Young @MichaelaYoungOT]

There are many reasons for homelessness, but 'lifestyle choice' is definitely not one. Mental illness, tauma, lack of skills and support, not enough houses or spaces in hostels, being discharged from hospital & released from prison homeless etc. They need support not condemned.

[Suella Braverman @SuellaBraverman]

What I want to stop, and what the law abiding majority wants us to stop, is those who cause nuisance and distress to other people by pitching tents in public spaces, aggressively begging, stealing, taking drugs, littering, and blighting our communities. 4/4

[Jon Fisher @fisheraddiction]

What is interoception in the context of #addiction?

'Interoception is an important aspect of emotion regulation which seems to be disrupted in #alcohol/#drug use disorders, in behavioural addictions, as well as in harmful patterns of social drinking.'

https://t.co/frSaIVlFfb.

[East End Women @eastendwomen]

We’ll be ready for another week of activities, starting on Monday. Why not come and join us - the kettle will be on! 🫖☕️🍪
RTs appreciated!

[NHS Ability @NHSAbility]

We have a new policy to help people get the right support for their mental health at home instead of in hospital. Care, education and treatment reviews must be better and happen at the right times.

#LearningDisability #Autism #FamilyCarers #HomesNotHospitals #CETR

[Jon Fisher @fisheraddiction]

Another great #occupationaltherapy and #substanceuse network meeting. Rich peer support, sharing of successes, and evidence based practice.

Wondering, are there any occupational therapist academics/faculty out there with a strong special interest in #addiction or substance use?

[Michaela Young @MichaelaYoungOT]

@carolinefinch19 @Mental_Elf @SallyJudges @Murphlemurph @vickiellenOT @jobrackley @RebeccaGraham90

[Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessimpact]

The cost of living is considered by nearly three quarters (72%) of the population as a very serious problem, followed by the affordability of housing and poverty, then homelessness. @ipsosuk report here:
https://t.co/pl9NjDzNCN

[jobrackley💜 @jobrackley]

‘Investigating treat culture in a secure care service’ 👀⬇️ this is written by a fab ex colleague ⁦@AnitaAtt⁩ ⁦@cjsscen⁩ ⁦@cntwahp⁩ ⁦@CNTWNHS⁩ ⁦@DrEstherCT⁩ ⁦@sewgill⁩ https://t.co/0E63SW2P24

[Michaela Young @MichaelaYoungOT]

Had the pleasure of attending the Health & Homelessness Network today. It was inspiring hearing EbE stories & how teams can work more collaboratively with each other & our service users to create better outcomes.@CollabNewcastle @tynehousing @NorthumbriaUni

[Northumbria Uni @NorthumbriaUni]

In collaboration with @tynehousing, NHS providers, charities and community groups, people from across the region who have experienced periods of homelessness, will be recruited as experts by experience to guide the project. #TakeOnTomorrow

[Michaela Young @MichaelaYoungOT]

@JessKennedyRD @anna28_farrell @Sha_nun96 @NikkiLocke8 @Notjustacleaner Good luck Jess, you will be amazing. Hope you liked your gifts, see you on the 10th Feb x

[Mind @MindCharity]

Whatever you're going through, you're not alone.

We're here for you this #WorldMentalHealthDay and beyond.

Please like and retweet this post so we can reach someone who really needs to see it 💙

[Michaela Young @MichaelaYoungOT]

@adidasfootball When are these available with an astro turf sole?@adidasUK

[Rightful Lives @RightfulLives]

Following #BBCPanorama, we’ve put together a few links where autistic people and people with learning disabilities can try to get help if they are stuck in ATU. We know this kind of abuse is endemic in the system.

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[Michael Sy PhD @drmikesyot]

#BookClub “Illuminating The Dark Side of Occupation” @RebeccaTwinley led by Anna🇨🇭 and Elin 🇸🇪

11 October at 1400-1500 (CET)

Zoom ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/2xDkjVaPEB