Central East MHTTC

SERIES DESCRIPTION The Central East MHTTC in collaboration with the National Center for School Mental Health is pleased to offer a school mental health webinar series with a focus on advancing high quality, sustainable school mental health from a multi-tiered system of support, trauma sensitive, and culturally responsive and equitable lens. To familiarize yourself with the foundations of school mental health, please review the school mental health guidance document. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe systemic and environmental variables that contribute to mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ youth Identify anti-discrimination policies and inclusive practices that can be implemented in schools and other youth-serving settings Explore strategies to develop safe, welcoming, and LGBTQ+-affirming environments for youth PRESENTERS Gabrielle Doyle (she/her) is the Senior Manager of State Advocacy at the Trevor Project, overseeing the organization’s state policy initiatives related to education and supporting transgender young people. Within her work, she supports efforts to improve the mental health outcomes of LGBTQ+ youth in schools and create environments where transgender young people can thrive. She brings over eight years of experience in advocacy spaces working to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and increase access to reproductive and sexual health services and education. Alecia Rodriguez, Ph.D., LMFT, MHC, CSOT is in private practice, holding licensure in Florida, Colorado, Virginia, and Utah, and provides clinical mental health services and marital, couples, and family therapy. She also coordinates mental health services for Miami-Dade County Public schools, including support of LGBTQ+ youth. Dr. Rodriguez offers lectures and workshops on subjects such as adolescent sexuality and working with justice-involved families and provides a range of therapeutic services, including sex therapy and treatment for juvenile and adult sex offenders. She has completed advanced training in clinical trauma, child abuse and neglect, adoption competency, gaming addiction, and autism spectrum disorder. AUDIENCE Educators, Administrators, Health and Behavioral Health Care Professionals, Central East (Region 3) Project AWARE Grantees, Policymakers and Advocates, and Child-Serving Agency Staff

DESCRIPTION SAMHSA's Region 3 Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center partnered with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP) to develop Black and Latinx Perinatal PTSD: What Behavioral Health Providers Need to Know. This four-session virtual training series aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of perinatal post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), specifically in the context of Black and Latinx mothers. Session 3 will discuss challenges and needs associated with mental health diagnoses among these populations. Throughout the series, participants will gain knowledge and skills to support and provide culturally sensitive care to Black and Latinx mothers experiencing perinatal PTSD. Trainings will build on one another but can also stand alone, so participants can attend some or all of the trainings. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Examine the stigma surrounding mental health diagnoses within Black and Latinx communities. Recognize the unique mental health needs of Black and Latinx mothers during the perinatal period. Develop culturally sensitive strategies to promote mental well-being and support resilience in Black and Latinx mothers with mental health diagnoses. PRESENTERS Tiffany Malone, M.A., is a seasoned senior program manager at Advocates for Human Potential (AHP), bringing two decades of experience to her role. She spearheads the Mentored Internship Program under the California Department of Health Care Services’ Behavioral Health Workforce Development Initiative. As the Deputy Director, Tiffany provides strategic planning, oversight, management, and invaluable training and technical assistance (TA) to behavioral health organizations across California, aiding in the expansion of the state’s behavioral health workforce. With expertise in various training formats and extensive management experience, Ms. Malone is adept at driving performance and fostering growth within her teams. Prior to her time at AHP, she provided behavioral support to families, specifically mothers with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. She is deeply committed to advocating for Black maternal and infant health. Her dedication extends to her involvement with the African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Village Fund, where she champions holistic wellness services for Black and Latinx mothers. She actively addresses systemic issues contributing to maternal mortality rates among Black and Latinx women in Los Angeles County. Ms. Malone holds a B.S. in health management from Howard University and an M.A. in teaching applied behavior analysis from National University. Additionally, she is certified as a Master Life Coach, Cognitive Behavior Life Coach, and 200-hour yoga instructor.   Linzi A. Jack, M.A., NBC-HWC, is a senior program associate with AHP and a Board-Certified Integrative Health and Wellness Coach with more than 12 years of experience in the policy and organizational landscapes of behavioral health, homelessness, and substance use. She has a keen focus on advancing health equity by reducing the socioeconomic barriers that drive poor health outcomes for underserved communities. Ms. Jack provides dynamic thought leadership, logistical support, TA content development, and grantee support to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Program and the Illinois Regional Care Coordination Agency Projects at AHP. She has an extensive background in implementing large-scale quality improvement programs for Federally Qualified Health Centers, including the National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home Certification and the Centers for Disease. Control and Prevention Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers program. Ms. Jack holds a B.S. in psychology from Howard University and an M.A. in integrative health and wellness coaching from the Maryland University of Integrative Health.

DESCRIPTION This webinar will review some of the historical and cultural factors that are associated with stigma among Blacks about mental illnesses and treatment. Health care disparities in this population will be discussed along with how to ensure that assessments are culturally relevant and appropriate. Examples of best practices for reducing stigma and increasing engagement of Black communities will be explored. The Central East MHTTC is hosting this webinar in recognition of July as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, which is also known as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) Mental Health Month. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe historical and cultural factors that contribute to stigma about mental health disorders and treatment among members of the African American Community Enumerate some of the differences between traditional African values and traditional Western values Be able to assess diagnostic tools and clinical interventions for their appropriateness for use in African American populations PRESENTERS Curley L. Bonds, MD is the Chief Medical Officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. He has held clinical leadership positions at Charles R. Drew University (CDU) and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He holds faculty appointments as Health Sciences Clinical Professor at UCLA and Professor at CDU. Dr. Bonds earned his BA in Sociology from Emory University and his MD from Indiana University. He completed residency training at UCLA’s Semel Institute. Dr. Bonds is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and a Fellow of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. He is a past president of the Southern California Psychiatric Society (SCPS). HOST Annelle Primm MD, MPH is the Senior Medical Director of the Steve Fund, an organization focused on the mental health of young people of color. She is also a member of the Black Psychiatrists of America Council of Elders. This webinar is part of the Health Equity Webinar Series, an ongoing collaboration between the Central East MHTTC and the Black Psychiatrists of America to increase education and awareness surrounding mental health in the Black community. View past webinars in the series

Recording of the event Mental Health of Black American Men originally held on June 20, 2024. Slide presentation

Recording of the event Implementing Policies and Practices to Support LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools, Part 1 originally held on June 11, 2024.

Recording of the event Black & Latinx Perinatal PTSD: What Behavioral Health Providers Need To Know, Session 1: Understanding the Intersectionality of Race, Culture, and Perinatal PTSD originally held on June 12, 2024. Slide presentation