Let’s Unpack It (LUI)

We are a youth-led NGO working to make youth mental health a priority in the Caribbean, through advocacy, policy, education, and resource development.

[Caribbean Suicide Decriminalization Coalition @thecsdcoalition]

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

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

🧠 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: https://t.co/RSElNafJL5

#MentalHealthMatters #StartTheConvo

[UN Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean @UNBdosandOECS]

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! 🌱🤝✨

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

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‼️🎬

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

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…

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

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.

🔗 https://t.co/VrOPWg9kRX

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

🙏 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

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

📚 Check out and share the Young Caribbean Minds Workbook and Directories of Support at https://t.co/guyzzWruJF -- 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

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

📢 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

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

🎙️ Our audience shared powerful insights on the emotional impact of hurricanes and the need for greater awareness + support. There was also a strong call for recognizing the intersection of climate + mental health, urging leaders to prioritize these issues in policy + action. 5/8

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

🌱 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

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

🧠 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

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

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

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

🌟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

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

@thedavidsrj Thissss! 👏🏽📣

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

@Travisgardiner_ Travis, thanks as usual for your support and bringing your expertise to the conversation! Agreed! Recognizing our increasing vulnerability to the climate crisis, it is imperative that we have meaningful discourse and pursue actions that prioritize mental health as a part of DRR!

[Élan🐬 @chelseae_j]

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 🧡

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

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

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

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 https://t.co/CdYQd1a2cd

[Let’s Unpack It (LUI) @letsunpackitco]

🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️ 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: https://t.co/tKp3CvQ2WH