Janice Arnoldi
Janice Arnoldi
Find Possibilities And Hope From Personal Stories About Mental Health
Find Possibilities And Hope From Personal Stories About Mental Health
Find Possibilities And Hope From Personal Stories About Mental Health
Thursday 1st February 2024
Tara Mckendrick from CMHA Niagara discusses crisis services, defining crises, and the importance of empathy in mental health support.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Hope Through Crisis: Tara Mckendrick's Insights on Mental Health
Episode Overview
- Crisis is anything beyond one's current ability to manage.
- The Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team partners with police for immediate mental health interventions.
- COAST offers a secondary response with a 24/7 crisis line and mobile support.
- Empathy and understanding individual stories are crucial in crisis intervention.
- Community involvement can significantly impact mental health support.
Crisis is defined by each individual; it's anything beyond our current ability to manage and we need some support or help
Life Unscripted - Stories of Mental Health and Addiction brings you a heartfelt conversation with Tara Mckendrick, the Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Niagara. In this episode, Tara sheds light on the crucial crisis services provided by CMHA Niagara and helps define what constitutes a crisis. The discussion covers the homeless and addiction crisis in Niagara, emphasising the importance of understanding each person's story to provide meaningful support.
Tara explains the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team and the COAST programme, which offer immediate and secondary responses to mental health crises. She shares touching anecdotes, like a man who left the hospital over a missing cheese sandwich, illustrating the human side of these issues. The episode also highlights how empathy and community involvement can make a significant difference. Tara's insights encourage listeners to see beyond the surface and consider the individual stories behind each crisis.
Whether you're dealing with mental health challenges, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand more about these critical services, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that underscores the power of empathy and community support in addressing mental health and addiction crises.