We observe World AIDS Day to bring attention to the HIV pandemic by remembering those who have died, supporting those living with HIV, increasing public knowledge, and fighting stigma.

Resources

• AIDS Education and Training Center - This National Coordinating Research Center provides locally-based, tailored education, clinical consultation and technical assistance to healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations to integrate high quality, comprehensive care for those with or affected by HIV

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention HIV Page - Offers a compilation of resources for those living with HIV as well as clinicians treating patients with HIV

• HIV.gov - Includes a compilation of resources for HIV testing, prevention and treatment

• University of Washington Behavioral Research Center for HIV - Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, this center facilitates the dissemination of the latest advances in HIV research, not just within academic circles, but to HIV service providers, affected communities, and policymakers as well

MHTTC Products

• Stigma Reduction Among People with HIV to Improve Health Outcomes - Hosted by the Northwest MHTTC, this recorded webinar presents socio-behavioral and mental health-related barriers to engagement in care for people with HIV. The presenter also discusses research to develop stigma reduction interventions to help people with HIV achieve HIV viral suppression and improve their overall quality of life. 

International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrates the value all people bring to the world, regardless of ability. This day promotes equal rights for people with disabilities and mobilizes support for their dignity and well-being.

Resources

• International Day of People with Disabilities Website - Offers background information on the annual observance as well as advocacy, support and transportation resources for people living with disabilities

• National Council on Disability - Provides a compilation of resources for people with disabilities related to civil rights, education, employment, financial assistance, healthcare, housing, independent living, and more

• USA.gov Disability Services - Includes a compilation of resources for people with disabilities on benefits and insurance, caregiver support, financial assistance, local disability programs, legal rights, and more

MHTTC Products

• Assisting Job-Seekers with Accommodations - Created by the Northeast & Caribbean MHTTC, this document provides information on employee rights, potential accommodations and how to access accommodations for people with mental health disabilities.

• How To Approach, Engage, and Direct Individuals Living With TBI-A Training Series for First Responders - Hosted by the Mountain Plains MHTTC, this recorded webinar series provides tips and strategies for first responders who may encounter individuals living with a history of brain injury when responding to calls in the community.

Impaired driving includes distracted driving, driving under the influence of drugs, and drunk driving. Impaired Driving Prevention Month seeks to raise awareness of the consequences of driving while impaired in order to reduce harm and save lives.

Resources

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention Impaired Driving Page - Includes fact sheets on impaired driving by state, strategies to prevent impaired driving, and more 

• Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network - Offers free resources, trainings and technical assistance for substance use prevention

• Youth.gov - Offers resources to help prevent underage alcohol use, facts on drugged driving, and MHSTA's Stop Impaired Driving campaign

MHTTC Products

• Alcohol is STILL a Drug - Hosted by the Great Lakes MHTTC, this recorded webinar reviews the comprehensive impact alcohol use has on people who have a co-occurring psychiatric condition. 

• SBIRT: Now more than ever - Hosted by the Great Lakes MHTTC, this recorded webinar discusses expanding the primary care team with low-cost team members who can systematically deliver Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) to screen for substance use, and a collaborative care model for depression and anxiety.  

The holiday season can be difficult for many individuals and families, especially as we all navigate the challenging times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects in 2023.

Resources

• 2022 Holiday Resources from the MHTTC Network - Includes upcoming events, a compilation of free products and other resources all related to support during the holidays from the MHTTC Network

• Mental Health America: Free Support During the Holidays - Offers a list of free support resources, including warmlines, online support groups, peer support options, and crisis lines for suicide prevention and text message-based options

MHTTC Products

• Health Care Holiday Stress Guide - Created by the Mid-America MHTTC, this guide discusses tips to help health care workers manage stress around the holidays.

• Seasonal Affective Disorder: Responding to the Winter Blues in the Classroom - Created by the New England MHTTC, this toolkit is designed to provide educators with practical advice for preventing, recognizing the symptoms of, and addressing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the school building and community.  

• Strategies for Those Grieving Through the Holidays - Hosted by the Northeast & Caribbean MHTTC, this recorded webinar presents several activities designed to help people who are grieving reframe the holiday season into a time of celebration for the life of a loved one rather than a time of mourning for the loss of that loved one.