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COVID-19 Crisis Puts Pressure on Farmers’ Mental Health This story highlights the mental health challenges that the farming community is facing in the midst of COVID-19. Farmers already face unique barriers and the extra challenges added by the pandemic can make the mental health in farming communities worse. Read the full story here: COVID-19 Crisis […]

Cultivating Resilience in Rural Communities Toolkit Developed by the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, this toolkit provides resources for planning and hosting group conversations on mental health in agriculture. The kit provides discussion guides, worksheets, and other related materials.   Check out the toolkit here: Cultivating Resilience in Rural Communities Toolkit For more information and […]

The National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED) just launched their Training Center! The Training Center was developed to equip healthcare providers with evidence-based interventions for eating disorders through novel training content and the dissemination of existing trainings in collaboration with other approved organizations. Please take advantage of the offered trainings and FREE continuing education […]

This pandemic has only amplified the demand on already scarce healthcare access in rural and frontier communities across our nation. The unique experiences of rural, agricultural and tribal communities have dramatically increased the need for expanded mental and behavioral health services, but how do we grow and scale our already limited services to address this […]

Matthew Goldman, M.D., M.S., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss the significant changes in mental health policy prompted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Self-care is a critical tool to maintain our wellness and work-life balance. Even under normal circumstances, it can be difficult to prioritize self-care. But now, more than ever, it’s important for systems-involved youth and the mental health field to pause and be intentional about addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational needs. Self-care looks a little […]

  May 20, 2020 - We recognize that tribal and Indigenous people are known to be some of the most resilient people in the world. But, sometimes, even the most resilient can feel overwhelmed by life circumstances.   COVID-19 has brought us a deep life challenges that no one expected. May is national Mental Health […]

Practicing one's culture promotes well-being. In this postcard series, developed by the National American Indian and Alaska Native MHTTC and National Hispanic and Latino MHTTC, we explore how Latinx and Native people use cultural elements such as community pride, family, spirituality, and resiliency to live safe, happy, and healthy lives. To access this product, click […]

Talking Farm Stress Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic In this interview with Joel Heitkamp of KGFO Radio in Fargo, Dr. Andy McLean, Chair of Psychiatry and Dr. Maridee Shogren, Clinical Associate Professor (University of North Dakota) discussed the unique stress that farmers are under with the COVID-19 pandemic, tariffs, and a tough planting season. In the podcast, they […]

May is Military Appreciation Month and SAMHSA’s Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) Technical Assistance (TA) Center is eager to acknowledge the ongoing dedication of our military and their families, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As communities across the country are under shelter in place orders to help stop the spread of the novel […]

The National American Indian and Alaska Native MHTTC is pleased to announce an opportunity to participate in our Native Youth Telehealth Initiative: a Collaborative Learning Community to provide American Indian and Alaska Native communities an opportunity to expand the use of telehealth services and collaborate with the National American Indian and Alaska Native MHTTC. Six pilot sites […]

Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology and Transfer Center Co-Directors Thomasine Heitkamp and David Mohatt were interviewed by the Rural Health Information Hub regarding mental health issues that have come up in this pandemic. The article discusses rural mental health concerns, opportunities, and challenges that have emerged as a result of COVID-19. This conversation includes how […]

Rural Primary Care Tools and Resources for Managing Suicidal Ideation During COVID-19 COVID-19 has created new suicide concerns for rural communities and the primary care providers who serve them. This upcoming webinar will discuss mental health tools, suicide screening and services, and resources at all levels for rural primary care providers supporting patients with suicidal […]

Date of webinar: May 20 at 12:30pm ET School safety is at the forefront of educators’ minds in light of recent high profile school shootings. Academic achievement and social thriving are reduced when students don’t perceive they are safe. Research shows that the perception of safety is a better predictor of student success than the […]

National Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental health and/or substance use disorders. Each year, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) honors NPW with daily themes to focus on major substance use and mental health topics. The 2020 daily themes are:   Monday, […]

  Editors' Note: This story ran in our May newsletter, published May 6.   The five-part series Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC) Tuesdays concluded April 28 after regularly drawing more than 1,000 registrants from across the U.S. per webinar.   The series, produced in collaboration with the Mountain Plains MHTTC and Mid-America ATTC, struck a chord with […]

  Editors' Note: This story ran in our May newsletter, published May 6.   The Mid-America MHTTC's April 16 training of behavioral health providers at Millard Public Schools had to quickly shift gears after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the trainees out of their respective schools.   “The pandemic put all of our planning and resources […]

National Mental Health Awareness Month May 4, 2020 May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) is always focused on developing and sharing resources and training on the topic of mental health, and specifically rural mental health. However, during the month of May, the Mountain Plains MHTTC […]

Our Co-Director, Ann Murphy, and School Mental Health Lead and Senior Training & Consultation Specialist, PJ Wenger, were featured in the LA Times. Read the full article.

Rates of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among Latinas are similar to those of other groups.  However, Latinas may experience added barriers such as limited access, limited English proficiency, and shortage of culturally responsive services and professionals. While social distancing and quarantine are the most effective and recommended measures to limit COVID-19 contagion, it may create […]

Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. That is why in May, hundreds of organizations across the country are raising awareness of mental health. Inspire others to raise awareness and take part in sharing information, resources and support for mental health conditions. Below is a list of national mental health organizations […]

We are happy to feature an inspirational story from a Peer Support Center in Tennessee. This story illustrates the ways in which providers, teams, and agencies are working together to offer encouragement and share lessons learned during this challenging time.   "We have had several very devastating events since the beginning of March.  We had […]

This article addresses specific challenges, contingency planning considerations, and downstream impacts of COVID-19 on inpatient psychiatric care in this article by Luming Li, MD, Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, and the Associate Medical Director of Quality Improvement of the Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital. Her clinical focus is on patients […]

The American Psychiatric Association has compiled resources for clinicians who are providing services via telepsychiatry. This comprehensive toolkit covers the history of telepsychiatry, training and set up, legal and billing issues, and more. To read more, CLICK HERE.