Idioms of distress are considered as a way a culture express stress, which includes signs and symptoms. Per Lima, de Jesus & Razzouk (2015) meta-analysis research, they found a common description of the symptoms of the three main Hispanic and Latino idioms of distress, which are: Nervios, Ataques de Nervios y Susto. Nervios present somatic […]
Published: 02/15/2019
If you've ever wondered what is the difference between both terms, keep on reading for the definitions. HISPANIC Being a person of Latin American descent and especially of Cuban, Mexican, or Puerto Rican origin living in the U.S. Of or relating to the people, speech, or culture of Spain. (Merriam Webster Dictionary, 2019) LATINO A person […]
Published: 02/15/2019
New Grant Will Help Professionals at UND, Across the Western Plains Posted on the Grand Forks Herald's webpage on September 2, 2018 A new grant will help professionals at UND and throughout the western plains be better prepared to help those affected by serious mental health illness. The UND College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines […]
Published: 02/14/2019
UND, WICHE Receive Federal Award to Co-Lead New Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Posted on UND's University Letter webpage on August 30, 2018 The UND College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines and the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Behavioral Health Program have been selected by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) to co–administer a […]
Published: 02/14/2019
SMI Adviser is a new SAMHSA-funded project developed by the American Psychiatric Association as part of the Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness (CSS-SMI). The SMI Adviser website provides education, data, and consultation for clinicians, as well as resources for patients and families. SMI Adviser requests responses to a 4-minute survey to identify the […]
Published: 02/13/2019
MHTTC-NE staff interviewed about 40 stakeholders across the New England region to identify existing strengths and resources to build on and areas of particular need to address in terms of the Center’s workforce development activities. Findings indicate that while there is already access to a considerable amount of technical assistance available in the region, a […]
Published: 02/12/2019
by Lisa Spellman, UNMC public relations | January 24, 2019 The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) at UNMC has received a five-year, $3.7 million collaborative grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Mid-American Mental Health Technology & […]
Published: 02/12/2019
Posted on SAMHSA's Newsroom/Press-Announcements webpage on Thursday, January 24, 2019 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) are working to create a registry of crisis intervention beds for people with serious mental illness (SMI) in need. A shortage of inpatient beds and […]
Published: 02/07/2019
Years of research and knowledge of evidence-based practices show that well-designed mental health prevention, treatment, and recovery support efforts are effective and can have multiple benefits for individuals with mental disorders, including serious mental illness. The purpose of the MHTTC Network is technology transfer - disseminating and implementing evidence-based practices for mental disorders into the […]
Published: 02/04/2019
