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The National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) is a network of community-based organizations focused on the mental health and substance use issues of diverse racial and ethnic communities.  The NNED supports information sharing, training, and technical assistance towards the goal of promoting behavioral health equity. NNED Website Recent News from the NNED: Veterans in […]

KSLTV.com Karah Brackin "Prioritizing mental health is something that is essential. It’s one thing to know about the need to take care of oneself, and another to have the tools and community to put positive mental care practices into action. Thanks to Hope Squad, a Utah-based program, students in elementary through high school are developing […]

February is Black History Month, and it is an amazing time to take a step back and find all of the sacrifices that have been made by the Black American community in the fight for equality. There are many public figures that are Black Americans that we all may have heard of, including celebrity artists, […]

February 16, 2023   |   11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET In honor of Black History Month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting a virtual roundtable featuring speakers with lived experience, community leaders, and practitioners to discuss behavioral health challenges in Black communities. Through personal stories and innovative programs, speakers will highlight the […]

  In part 1 and part 2 of the Power of Music series, we shared our observations and experiences of how music affects the emotions and behaviors of clients with substance use disorders and adolescents who might be at risk of substance use. We discussed how music can trigger substance use, yet, when used consciously as a tool, it can also […]

Want to get this delivered straight to your inbox? Register here.    Welcome, February!    This month is a busy one here at the Mid-America MHTTC. We will be observing Black History Month, rolling out a new format for our 30 Days of Mental Health Challenge, and holding our winter cohort for our ARC for Educators: A Training of […]

    Every February, during Black History Month, we are reminded that most of us—regardless of color or culture—grew up with an incomplete view of American and European history. We were missing the perspectives of colonized peoples, enslaved Africans and their descendants, and the conquered original nations of this continent. When we lack these perspectives, we […]

(Thursday, Feb. 2) 3:00-4:30 p.m. PT / 1:00-2:30 p.m. HT / 12:00-1:30 p.m. American Samoa (Friday, Feb. 3) 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Marshall Islands / 10:00-11:30 a.m. Pohnpei, Kosrae / 9:00-10:30 a.m. Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, Yap / 8:00-9:30 a.m. Palau   (view your time zone)   Note: we will open the virtual room ten minutes […]

SAMHSA’s Prevention Day is happening Monday, January 30, 2023, in conjunction with CADCA National Leadership Forum. The event will take place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Whether you are a prevention practitioner, community leader, researcher, scientist, consumer, or an advocate, this interactive forum has something for everyone. Register Here! Aren't […]

A coalition of healthcare organizations in Virginia has started a new effort that aims to reduce physician burnout and encourage more healthcare workers to seek treatment from mental health professionals. The "All In: Caring for Virginia's Caregivers" initiative will honor hospitals and health systems as well-being champions if they eliminate intrusive mental health inquiries from […]

New poll data from the Pew Research Center reveals that parents of children under 18 reported being "extremely" or "very" concerned (40%) or "somewhat" concerned (36%), respectively, about their children struggling with anxiety or depression.   Learn More

From the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Jan 13, 2023   WASHINGTON – Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care […]

The Mid-America MHTTC is launching a new series, Moving Towards Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Webinar Series.  Running March through May 2023, the monthly webinars are intended for internal community care team members, administrators, health providers and primary care teams. The first webinar is CCBHC Model Overview, Evolution, and What's Ahead. Presented by Angela Schindler-Berg, […]

The Mid-America MHTTC's Gender Affirming Care toolkit connect providers and educators with resources regarding gender diverse youth.  The handouts are intended to help audience members understand and support gender diverse youth. Topics include the gender spectrum, an overview of key terms, and recommendations for primary care teams and school personnel.  Chapters include:  Gender Affirmative Care […]

Classroom WISE was recently featured in an article by the American Psychological Association as part of their 2023 Trends Report. The article discusses the efforts of psychologists in improving children's mental health during the youth mental health crisis.   Click here to read the full article!

The Central East MHTTC has released new products for those coping after losing someone to suicide. We collaborated with the Region 3 Suicide Prevention Learning Collaborative and Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. to develop two versions of an infographic on suicide postvention.   Suicide Postvention Information for Loss Survivors Suicide Postvention Information for Behavioral Health […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the results of its annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which shows how people living in America reported about their experience with mental health conditions, substance use, and pursuit of treatment in 2021. The 2021 […]

In their latest heath needs assessment, Yellowstone County in Montana says that "COVID-19 impacted residents financially, mentally and in avoiding health care." In their health needs assessment, which is done every three years, a major finding was that those that live at or beneath the poverty level are more at risk at not pursuing mental […]

Colorado is taking steps to ensure that murdered or missing Indigenous women are not being forgotten about. In this recent article from KSL news, more details are given on the steps that Colorado has taken to accomplish these goals.    Read more about the story by clicking here.   

Want to get this delivered straight to your inbox? Register here.    Happy New Year!   We hope you've all had a fantastic holiday season surrounded by those you hold dearly. Our whole team is sending out our best wishes for 2023 your way.   As you ease into the new year, take some time to […]

The effects of gun violence in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania are well known to the students at Youth Enrichment Services (YES). Teens' suggestions for lowering gunfire around the county are included in the organization's "Reducing Gun Violence in Our Community: Teen Voices and Visions" study, which was published last month. YES spent a year training youth […]

Through the introduction of its new Mental Health Fellowship program, which will assist master's level individuals in obtaining their licensing as they counsel patients, Jewish Family Services hopes to alleviate some of the shortage of mental health professionals in Delaware.   Learn more

Effective July 16, 2022, funded in part by SAMHSA and administered by Vibrant Emotional Health, texts and calls to 988 and chats to 988lifeline.org are answered by a network of prepared call centers around the U.S. It is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible support for anyone experiencing mental health related distress, including thoughts of suicide, mental health […]

The behavioral health workforce across New England continues to be plagued by chronic job vacancies, high turnover, low morale, high stress, and burnout--especially among individuals from communities of color who remain under-represented in the workforce. The 2023 Innovations Regional Training Event will highlight providers who are implementing fresh, community-centered approaches that support recruitment, development, and […]