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September is Suicide Prevention Month The National American Indian and Alaska Native School Mental Health Program would like to share with you this fact sheet which includes data on suicide rates among Native people, as well as helpful resources on programs that are raising awareness and reducing risk among Indigenous nations. Please take a few […]

     Recovery is for everyone. Now in its 32nd year, National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in […]

National Opioid and Substance Awareness Day, held on September 21, 2021, will feature a virtual town hall event from 12:00–3:00 pm EDT, where participants will learn from experts and from those with lived experience about substance misuse, treatment, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will be able to take free, anonymous, online screenings for […]

People with disabilities appear to be significantly more likely to think about, plan, and/or attempt suicide than people without disabilities, according to a report in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Individuals with multiple disabilities were found to be at a particularly heightened risk of suicidal behavior. The researchers categorized the respondents into seven groups based on their reported […]

     Recently the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the release of 145 grant awards totaling $17.8 million to help communities increase mental health awareness among individuals who interact with people who are experiencing or exhibiting symptoms of a mental health disorder and refer them to available services in the community. […]

>>> Register here to join us on Friday, September 10th from 12pm – 1:30pm (PDT) | 11am - 12:30pm (AKDT) | 1pm - 2:30pm (MDT) to engage with panelists on new back-to-school resources <<< What to expect from our time together:  1. Dr. Kira Mauseth, from the Washington DOH Behavioral Health Strike Team, will share current youth behavioral health symptoms and how those correspond with […]

     September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, can have suicidal thoughts. Talking about suicide can be difficult, and the need to minimize associated stigma and increase access to treatment for those having suicidal thoughts remains great.       Visit the MHTTC Network and SAMHSA to locate support resources for individuals […]

JAMA Psychiatry published the results of a five-year trial of telepsychiatry. The study found that telepsychiatry in rural, federally qualified health centers was a resounding success for patients who had screened positive for bipolar disorder and/or PTSD. The trial was called The Study to Promote Innovation in Rural Integrated Telepsychiatry (SPIRIT). It was designed to identify the […]

Editors' Note: This story ran in our September newsletter, published Sept. 1. The annual DREAM IPC Conference from Nemours will be held virtually Sept. 23-24, and as a proud sponsor, the Mid-America MHTTC is hosting a networking event at the conference. Training the Next Generation in IPC: A Networking Event for Training and Academic Programs will […]

Editors' Note: This story ran in our September newsletter, published Sept. 1. In September, our Center is sponsoring a 3-session virtual learning series for mental health providers who are providing supervision to trainees in mental health training programs. The series aims to introduce effective supervision models, establish a framework for supervision, and provide examples of evaluation […]

Editors' Note: This story ran in our September newsletter, published Sept. 1. Organizational Well-Being in Health Care: A National Symposium has come and gone, but all webinar recordings and slide decks from the event are available for viewing at your leisure for free. In the symposium, attendees learned why it is essential for health care organizations […]

Editors' Note: This story ran in our September newsletter, published Sept. 1. This fall, we're debuting a workbook for use in conjunction with the Adult Resilience Curriculum (ARC). The ARC is a 10-module model for implementing well-being at both the individual and organizational level. The curriculum is rooted in adult positive psychology and organizational well-being theories, […]

Editors' Note: This story ran in our September newsletter, published Sept. 1. The webinar series Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment kicked off in July, and the next webinar in the series airs Sept. 16. Webinars in this series, produced in collaboration with Aetna Better Health of Kansas, are divided into […]

The University of Washington School Mental Health Assessment, Research, and Training Center (SMART Center)  and Chad’s Legacy Project (CLP) have partnered to develop an online inventory of Tier 1 School-Based Mental Health Literacy (MHL) programs for students in grades 8-12. >>>Visit The Tier 1 School-Based Mental Health Literacy (MHL) Library<<< About The Project In partnership with Chad’s Legacy Project, the UW SMART Center […]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded grants totaling $74.2 million to help strengthen the structures that serve youth mental health needs. This funding will enhance the system of care for delivering services and support to our children and schools by raising awareness of youth mental health issues, training school personnel, and coordinating treatment.  To […]

Recently, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released additional grant awards totaling $17.8 million to help communities prevent suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Response for Suicide Prevention Grants program helps states, tribes and communities advance efforts to prevent suicide and suicide attempts among adults 25 and older in order to […]

    About Organizational Well-Being in Health Care: A National Symposium Health care professionals have long experienced high levels of burnout, and since early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue. Burnout can manifest as fatigue, impaired focus, and depersonalization resulting from emotional exhaustion symptoms that require attention so that health professionals can continue […]

CADCA’s four day boot camp training is a condensed version of our National Coalition Academy, covering: • The public health model and prevention science • Coalition work • CADCA’s Seven Strategies for Community Change • All elements of the Strategic Prevention Framework Facilitated by: - Melanie Johnson - Raquel Ramos - Angela Da Re Questions? Email […]

  Webinar Series and Community of Practice   The Healthcare workers and Educators Addressing and Reducing Trauma (HEART) Collective is facilitating a webinar series and complimentary community of practice. The goal of this community of practice is to provide practical guidance, hands-on learning opportunities, and expert technical assistance to teams working together to provide excellent, trauma-informed mental […]

Helping Young Children and Parents Transition Back to School Transitioning back to school during the global health pandemic can present unique challenges. For many families, the pandemic has resulted in keeping children at home. The reopening of schools and early education programs means new starts for children returning to school and for children who will be attending a […]

The Substance Abuse and Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released an update regarding medications for opioid use disorder (OUD). This updated version of Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 63: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder reviews the use of the three Food and Drug Administration-approved medications used to treat Opioid Use Disorder — methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine — […]

Editors' Note: This story ran in our August newsletter, published Aug. 1.   Our Center has received numerous requests for training in the Adult Resilience Curriculum (ARC) for Educators, and now we are excited to offer a 2021-2022 training-of-trainers series for school, district, educational agency, or state-level teams interested in implementing the ARC within their schools or districts.   […]

Editors' Note: This story ran in our August newsletter, published Aug. 1.   Organizational Well-Being in Health Care: A National Symposium, a free and virtual event for health care professionals, occurs this Thursday and Friday.   Health care professionals have long experienced high levels of burnout, and since early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the […]

Editors' Note: This story ran in our August newsletter, published Aug. 1.   The webinar series Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment kicked off in July, and the next webinar in the series airs Aug. 19.   Webinars in this series, produced in collaboration with Aetna Better Health of Kansas, are divided into […]