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The Northwest MHTTC celebrates the accomplishment of our faculty member Sarah L. Kopelovich, our team's research scientist Jonathan Olson, Katherine Michaelsen of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Tobias Wasser of the Yale University School of Medicine, whose article "Effects of Online Distance Learning on […]

Internet access is increasingly recognized as a “super determinant” of health. It plays a role in health care outcomes and influences more traditionally recognized social determinants of health, such as education, employment, and healthcare access. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates that 19 million people in the United States lack access to reliable broadband service, […]

Click here to register!   The mental health of youth and young adults has been a significant concern across the country in recent years. Increased needs for mental health services and support have not been met with adequate resources for care and treatment, often leading youth to the point of crisis. Services for youth struggling […]

The University of Maryland, College Park, is offering a one-credit course designed to help students manage negative emotions associated with stress, anxiety and depression.    Learn More

Editor’s Note: This article initially appeared in the March 2023 issue of the Danya Dialogue Newsletter (published March 14, 2023).   In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women's History Month in perpetuity. During this month, we honor the extraordinary achievements of American women. HHS Region 3 MHTTC proudly salutes Annelle Primm, MD., MPH, a […]

"Spring break is a time that students from elementary school through college all look forward to, but how does it impact their mental health? Christy Wilke, LCSW, a therapist at Dakota Family Services had a lot to say about what it can do for them, both positively and negatively. There are four positives that come from spring break: […]

"For the second consecutive year, Gov. Mark Gordon will host a summit bringing together those working on mental health in Wyoming. The one-day Governor’s Mental Health Summit will take place April 18 in Casper and build on the first ever state mental health conference Gordon held last fall. This year’s event will focus on Wyoming’s […]

Health Center Program School-Based Service Expansion (SBSE) (HRSA-23-097) funding will expand access to primary health services, including mental health services, through Health Center Program award recipients’ service delivery sites located at or on the grounds of schools. HRSA will make $25 million available for approximately 70 awards. Award recipients will use this funding to increase […]

The National American Indian and Alaska Native Prevention TTC has just published a new toolkit titled Research at the Speed of Trust: A guide for researchers and Native communities. The guide offers guiding principles for Native and non-Native researchers who wish to work with Indigenous communities on research projects, as well as resources for Indigenous communities […]

This literature review from SAMHSA provides a summary of the behavioral health implications regarding Long COVID. It describes an overview of behavioral health disorders associated with Long COVID, neuropsychiatric causes of the behavioral health disorders, and future research needs.

This SAMHSA advisory introduces readers to cannabidiol (CBD), how it is derived, and how it differs from delta-9 THC and other cannabinoids. The advisory focuses on the risks and harms of CBD, especially those sold over the counter. This advisory also clarifies common misconceptions about CBD, given its broad availability and marketing for several medical […]

In Lander, WY, Arapahoe Charter High School is taking notice of mental health. As a part of KOVE 1330 AM/107.7 FM's Coffee Time show, host Vince Tropea interviewed English teacher Heather Pasquinelli to get a better understanding of how the Healthy Minds Carnival can serve the mental health needs of her community members.    Take […]

Want to get this delivered straight to your inbox? Register here.  Hello, March!   Here in the Midwest, we're hoping to soon welcome spring with open arms —though with our weather luck, we might have to see a few more flurries first. While Midwest weather might not be dependable, one thing you can depend upon is […]

To celebrate Black History Month, the New England MHTTC coordinated events across our partners. We also hoped to center the brilliance, achievements, and contributions of African Americans to the United States. We acknowledge the work of our Black colleagues, partners, and many others in the behavioral health and social justice fields who have been systematically marginalized and fought […]

  Editor's note: This article was originally posted in our February newsletter.      Our Tele-Behavioral Health Consultation (TBHC) Primary Care Webinar Series returns this March with a new session — Screening for Autism in Pediatric Primary Care. The webinar will take place on March 21 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CT via Zoom.    […]

    A message from the National Center for School Mental Health: Our hearts go out to the victims of the tragedy at Michigan State University. As a Center focused on creating safe and supportive school campuses, we are especially saddened at the violent acts that occurred there, exactly five years after the Marjory Stoneman […]

Journey to a Trauma Informed Life provides culturally and LGBTQ+ sensitive mental health services in Erie, Pennsylvania. The practice, which began in 2019, consists of 12 therapists who represent the diverse populations they serve.   Learn more

Over a 20-year period, estimated national costs of self-injury death increased by 143%, from $0.46 trillion to $1.12 trillion (1999-2000 to 2018-2019). Deaths by suicide and non-homicide opioid and other drug intoxication, whether deliberate or not, are included in the self-injury mortality category.   Learn more

Want daily well-being challenges sent directly to your inbox? We've got just the thing for you!  Our team recently adapted our popular 30 Days of Mental Health Challenge Calendar into a digital format. If you're familiar with our physical desktop calendar version (see here!), then you already know how fun and refreshing taking the challenge […]

The National Hispanic and Latino MHTTC released a guide on clinical applications of cultural elements when working with Hispanic and Latino populations. The goal of this guide is to increase the awareness and abilities of mental health care providers in their use of cultural elements by promoting the use of culturally appropriate formulations when treating Latinos […]

Members of the Mid-America MHTTC staff recently attended the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention. Our team ventured to Denver, CO, February 7-10 to network, learn, and present to this year's cohort of attendees.  During the convention, our team had the opportunity to present during two sessions. The first session was a symposia featuring […]

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows suicides increased in 2021 to the highest levels seen in four years. According to the findings, published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 48,183 Americans died by suicide in that year with a rate of 14.1 suicides per 100,000 people. […]

Kenyatta Johnson, a member of the Philadelphia City Council, facilitated a roundtable discussion with members of local agencies and nonprofit organizations to develop strategies for impeding gun violence. The forum provided an opportunity to collaborate on supporting victims or co-victims of gun violence who are confronting the challenges of trauma.   Learn more  

During this panel discussion, hosted in partnership with the Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity and the MHTTC Network Coordinating Office, presenters will discuss recent efforts to adapt and create prevention and screening resources to serve LGBTQ+ young people. Presenters will include a first-person perspective from a trans person in recovery; implementation of SBIRT […]