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Tailoring care, programs, and services to the cultural, social, gender, and other socio-demographic contexts of individuals served yields positive outcomes. Communities and individuals benefit when they receive behavioral health services that are clinically proven effective, equitable, and culturally appropriate.   This guide focuses on the process of adapting evidence-based practices (EBPs) for under-resourced populations who […]

We are very honored to be accepted for a poster presentation at the 15th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health:  (Re)Building Better Systems: Being Proactive, Nimble, and Responsive. Our poster is titled:  "Supporting implementation outcomes through online learning communities: Lessons learned from the Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center" and our content […]

The Mid-America MHTTC Minute is back with another episode on the importance of leadership development! In preparation for the final installment of the Leadership Institute Community of Practice (produced in collaboration with the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center and the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center), the latest episode dives into building rapport, working through overextensions, […]

A new report published by the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine examines the economic and mortality burden of mental health inequities in America, specifically as it relates to indigenous populations and racial and ethnic minoritized groups. Economic Burden of Mental Health Inequities in the United States found that over a […]

Advisory: Peer Support Services in Crisis Care This advisory discusses the role of peer support workers and models of peer support services that are available to assist individuals who are experiencing a crisis. Peer support services are a vital component of crisis care. Click here to access this resource. 

In 2020, approximately 21 percent of U.S. adults aged 18 and older (52.9 million people) were living with a mental illness in the past year. Nearly five percent of adults (12.2 million people) and 12 percent of young people (3 million) reported suicidal ideation over the same period. In addition, 17 percent of young people […]

Burnout is a complex issue resulting from chronic workplace stress that encompasses exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. This guide highlights organization-level interventions to prevent and reduce burnout among behavioral health workers. SAMHSA and the MHTTC Network will host a webinar on September 20 that will highlight findings from this guide, and representatives from organizations featured […]

This webinar from the National American Indian and Alaska Native MHTTC details a tribal outreach approach for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Handouts from this session can also be accessed here.   Click here to access the recording!

National Suicide Prevention Month and Recovery Month are both Awareness Events held during the month of September. National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15th. Join us as we recognize these awareness events during the month of September.   National Suicide Prevention Month:  September is dedicated to raising awareness about Suicide Prevention. […]

Faith community nurses can play a pivotal role in improving the mental health of persons who attend churches, mosques, synagogues and other houses of worship, according to new research out of the West Virginia University School of Nursing. Learn more

A new 24/7 crisis service helpline is available for Pennsylvania’s and Virginia’s farming populations seeking mental health help. The AgriStress Helpline is an evidence-based suicide prevention lifeline designed for agricultural communities. Farmers and ranchers are experiencing multiple stressors, such as disruptions to food supply networks, reduced crop yields and livestock productivity due to natural disasters, […]

Adolescence is already a confusing time without added concerns about social media, safety in schools, staying healthy, family financial security, and loss of loved ones—so we shouldn't be surprised that the rates of anxiety, depression, suicide, and other mental health conditions are on the rise.   This year, Mental Health America recognizes that youth are […]

  A new school year calls for new school mental health resources! That's why the Mid-America Mental Health Technology Transfer Center is bringing back two exciting and engaging learning opportunities — The Mid-America MHTTC School Mental Health Provider Learning Community and ARC for Educators: A Training of Trainers.  The Mid-America MHTTC School Mental Health Provider […]

Pop on your headphones — because the Mid-America MHTTC Minute is back!  This month's episode features Dr. Anitra Warrior and Dr. Belinda Hinojos. The pair will be presenting the upcoming Leadership Institute Community of Practice webinar on Promoting Equity and Inclusion in the Workforce: Examining Bias in Hiring Practices. In the episode, Dr. Warrior and Dr. […]

As students across HHS Region 8 prepare to go back to school, they are experiencing a roller-coaster of emotions. Excitement, anticipation, happiness, and eagerness. However, included in those emotions are fear, loneliness, sadness, and isolation. School can wreak havoc on a student's mental health, and it is more important than ever to be mindful of […]

Living in rural places can be beautiful, fulfilling, and incredibly freeing. It can also be lonely, desolate, and lacking access to many important elements. For some living in rural communities, access to a doctor or mental health professional can be many hours away.    This article written by Maddy Butcher of the Washington Post highlights […]

Click here to access the FAQ document!   Medicaid is an important source of financing for school mental health services. In this report, we discuss how schools can finance school mental health services through Medicaid by answering some frequently asked questions. Among our answers, we describe the requirements for seeking Medicaid reimbursement for school metal health […]

Click here to read the full blog post!   The National Hispanic and Latino MHTTC contributed to a SAMHSA blog post about cuento, or storytelling, to support the behavioral health needs of Hispanic and Latino populations!   Many Latinos use cuento to answer questions in a narrative form. Storytelling preserves a collective memory and shares historical knowledge. Through cuento, Latinos can […]

Oregon Classroom WISE: Mental Health Literacy for All Oregonians The Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Team is excited to share that Oregon Classroom WISE (Oregon CW), developed by the Oregon Department of Education in collaboration with Northwest MHTTC, the National MHTTC Network and the National Center for School Mental Health, officially launched on June 30, […]

We were selected via abstract submission for their Fall 2022 edition, and the publication will be focused on Leadership Development in Public Health. Our article is titled, "Training and Supporting Healthcare Leadership during the COVID Pandemic," and is authored by Christina Clayton, LICSW, SUDP, Kira Mauseth, Ph.D., Lydia Chwastiak, MD, MPH and Jonathan Olson, Ph.D. […]

  Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in Pediatric Integrated Primary Care is a four-part virtual series that provides information on traumatic life experiences, how they affect children, and how providers can use trauma-informed principles in their practice. Continuing education credits will be available.    Topics include:  Principles of Trauma-Informed Care for Health Care Organizations (Aug. 17) Exposure to […]

  Editor's note: This content was originally posted in our Aug. 2022 newsletter.     You can now access Mid-America MHTTC courses on HealtheKnowledge!   By partnering with this resource, we're expanding our reach and providing even more continuing education courses for healthcare and behavioral health professionals. These interactive modules cover important topics and trainings […]

Masters of Public Health (MPH) students at the University of Iowa's College of Public Health recently presented posters on their applied practice experiences. Two of the 14 students work for National American Indian and Alaska Native Technology Transfer Centers (National AI/AN TTCs)at Iowa's Native Center for Behavioral Health. Mya Davis, who has worked primarily with the […]