
Dr Sarah McKenna
@sarah_mckenna63
Research Fellow @ADRC_NI | Queen’s University Belfast | Children’s Social Care | Mental Health | Co-production
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20-04-2018 20:26:31
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay These young people are doing amazing things, working alongside Dr Sarah McKenna and everyone at the ADRC NI on understanding #mentalhealth among #careleavers- and coming up with ideas on how to change the story! Mental Health Foundation Mental Health Champion for NI #WMHD24





It is important that we recognise the challenges faced by #CareLeavers and acknowledge the power we have to change policy and practice. Explore Research in Practice resources that aim to support care leavers to thrive. #CareLeaversWeek #NCLW2024 ow.ly/3MGB50TXjym










We published a really important policy brief today from our researchers Dr Emma Ross & Dr Aideen Maguire. Have a read below⬇️

🧵REALLY important data & evidence on suicide in NI frm Dr Aideen Maguire & co @ADR_UK 🔽🔽🔽 3 messages for prevention policy: 1. Tackle (parental) mental illness (early intervention & treatment) 2. Crisis presentations (in ED & alternatives) 3. Support care experienced young people




