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S2 E02 - In Care, At Risk: The Reality of Suicide for Looked-After Children

S2 E02 - In Care, At Risk: The Reality of Suicide for Looked-After Children

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 In this episode of Let's Talk Hope, Pooja speaks with Fiona Wells from Patch about the often-overlooked topic of looked-after children and their mental health, particularly in relation to suicide prevention. Fiona shares her personal experiences as an adopted child and a social worker, discussing the complexities of identity, trauma, and the challenges faced by adoptive parents. The conversation highlights systemic failures in child welfare and the urgent need for trauma-informed care in social work. They also explore the importance of early conversations about mental health with children and the impact of parental mental health on family dynamics.Takeaways— Fiona Wells shares her journey as an adopted child.— Adoption can lead to complex feelings of identity and belonging.— The importance of trauma-informed care in social work is critical.— Children in the adoption system often face systemic neglect.— Suicidal ideation can be a coping strategy for children.— Early conversations about mental health are essential for children.— Parents of adopted children often face unique challenges and crises.— The need for support systems for adoptive parents is urgent.— Education on trauma should be a fundamental part of social work training.— Children's voices and experiences must be validated in the adoption process.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Topic of Adoption and Mental Health03:05 Fiona's Personal Journey as an Adopted Child05:49 The Challenges of Adoption and Parenting Adopted Children09:10 Systemic Failures in Adoption and Child Welfare11:59 The Need for Trauma-Informed Care in Social Work14:56 Addressing Suicide Prevention in Children and Adolescents17:47 The Importance of Early Conversations About Mental Health21:02 Navigating Parental Mental Health and Crisis23:56 Conclusion and Resources for SupportMore Information / Help & SupportFor more information about the individuals and organisations featured in this episode, or if you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, the following organisations can provide help and support:BBC Action Line: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ Papyrus: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/Shout: https://giveusashout.org/Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/James’ Place: https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/Hub of Hope: https://hubofhope.co.uk/Alfie’s Squad: https://alfiessquad.org/Amparo: https://amparo.org.uk/ WAY Widowed & Young: https://www.widowedandyoung.org.uk/ The Martin Gallier Project: https://www.themartingallierproject.org CreditsSeries conceived & hosted by Prof Pooja Saini at Liverpool John Moores UniversityProduced and distributed by Innobella MediaSound Recording & Post-Production: Paul Freeman-Powell Music Composed & Produced by Tom Anderson
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