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1 in 36 school-age children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autistic students are much more likely than non-autistic students to experience mental health challenges, including differences with executive functioning. This infographic provides an overview of how to support common executive function differences in autistic students. For a more detailed look at executive function differences in autistic students see our other published infographics on this subject: Common Executive Function Differences in Autistic Students and Why They Matter at School Strategies to Support the Executive Function of Autistic Students: Inhibition Strategies to Support the Executive Function of Autistic Students: Planning Strategies to Support Executive Function in Autistic Students: Flexibility Strategies to Support Executive Function in Autistic Students: Emotion Regulation  

About this Resource: Approximately 22 million individuals identifying as Asian American reside in the United States, representing origins from over 20 countries across the Asian continent. It is important to understand that while “Asian” is used as a general race identifier, there are several ethnicities that comprise this identity, each of which sustain several unique, cultural ideologies and values that need to be accounted for in terms of ‘why’ mental health problems are experienced between ethnicities. This report examines the current state of mental health among Asian-Americans, including utilization of care, barriers to care, and potential directions for advancing mental health equity for this population. 

About this Resource: The Southeast MHTTC Newsletter highlights upcoming events and recently released products as well as shares information on available resources from SAMHSA and the MHTTC network. The September 2024 issue promotes National Suicide Prevention Month and National Recovery Month. This issue also highlights our recently developed products, celebrates efforts being done by Region IV states, and provides resources available through the MHTTC Network and SAMHSA to connect individuals to needed treatment and support.

About this Resource:  Region IV is the largest HHS region, comprised of eight states and 26% of the U.S. population. These states have large rural populations, high poverty rates, and face racial and cultural disparities in care. In addition, the Southeast states have considerable clinical, geographic, workforce, and health system differences that often impact access to care.   These factors are important considerations when planning mental health care and support services as well as identifying the availability of other potential community resources that could temporarily fill gaps in care if needed. The Southeast MHTTC Data Visualization Project provides information on Region IV priorities in an easy to understand graphical format. Click on the "View Resource" button to access this map and learn more about the availability of community pharmacies. Community Pharmacy Locations Relevant Factors: Location of community pharmacies, availability of additional health services (i.e., walk-in clinic), and distance to local community mental health facility. Helpful Tips: To view each map in this visualization series, scroll using the gray scroller bar or gray arrows. You may also click on each of the gray boxes (or tabs). Map 1 shows the distribution of pharmacy locations in each state based on data from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP). Map 2 shows the locations of mental health facilities and NCPDP pharmacies. Map 3 shows the distribution of mental health facilities and pharmacies within each county. References for Data Sources: ​​Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Behavioral Health Treatment Locator National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP)

About this Resource:  Cognitive behavioral therapy has shown itself to be an effective technique for a variety of experiences of psychological distress. These experiences include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, sleep disorders and rumination. In part 3 of this 4-part series, the presenter introduces a CBT conceptualization of anxiety and discusses tools for treating anxiety from a CBT framework.

About this Resource:  Cognitive behavioral therapy has shown itself to be an effective technique for a variety of experiences of psychological distress. These experiences include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, sleep disorders and rumination. In part 2 of this 4-part series, the presenter introduces a CBT conceptualization of depression and discusses tools for treating depression from a CBT framework.

About this Resource: Cognitive behavioral therapy has shown itself to be an effective technique for a variety of experiences of psychological distress. These experiences include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, sleep disorders and rumination. In the first session of this 4-part series, the presenter takes you through the foundational aspects of cognitive behavioral techniques that can be readily applied to a variety of presenting concerns. She covers some basic cognitive techniques.

About this Resource:  Model Standard 11, What is Supervision? Discussions around peer supervision can be especially confusing because of the different backgrounds and lived experience of peer support stakeholders. In this deep dive into Standard 11 of “The National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification,” panelists share basic definitions of the terminology used in this model standard and how that language fits into the larger concepts.

About this Resource: Session Two: Model Standard 7, What is Recovery? This is a deep dive into Standard 7 of “The National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification,” and how organizations and communities with different understandings of what “abstinent recovery” is can thrive while aligning themselves with the national standards.

About this Resource: The National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification” is the first substantive document on peer support published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration since the 2015 landmark publication of “SAMHSA’s Core Competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health Services.” A lot has changed; and all but one state now have state-run or state-endorsed peer certification programs. The first session in our 3-part series provides an overview of the 11 standards and introduces a matrix that groups can use to determine their compliance with the standards and whether or not the standards apply to their state/organization. Please visit here to learn more about the other sessions in this 3-part series.

About this Resource: In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (July), this infographic reviews the unique experiences of minority communities, the challenges often faced when seeking and/or receiving mental health services, and resources providers can access to help address barriers to care.  

About this Resource: The Southeast MHTTC Newsletter highlights upcoming events and recently released products as well as shares information on available resources from SAMHSA and the MHTTC network. The July 2024 issue promotes Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This issue also highlights our upcoming events and recently developed products, celebrates efforts being done by Region IV states, and provides resources available through the MHTTC Network and SAMHSA to connect individuals to needed treatment and support.

About this Resource: Have you ever wondered about the role of the Certified Peer Specialist in the new 988 Crisis System? This product, which accompanies a webinar that the Southeast MHTTC hosted along with the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, explains the role of peers in answering calls, crisis coordination, support services teams, and respite centers.

About this Resource: As mental health care providers work to address the needs of individuals in their day-to-day work, it can be difficult to treat mental health challenges without also treating the underlying contributors to those challenges. The Social Determinants of Mental Health (SDOMH) are the non-medical societal factors that influence the mental health outcomes of patients, peers, and clients. These intersecting conditions in which a person is born, in which they age, live, and work, all factor into that person’s health. In this on-demand recording, clinicians learn how these factors impact engagement in care and how to measure these factors’ effect on patients’ outcomes in an effort to utilize more comprehensive and effective treatment strategies to address mental health needs.

About this Resource:  In today's fast-paced work environment, understanding the intricate relationship between mental and physical health is crucial for fostering a thriving workplace. In this on-demand recording, the presenters explore practical strategies and insights that can help enhance overall well-being and create a more positive work culture. Discover how the mind-body connection can transform employee wellness.

Recent prevalence estimates indicate 1 in 36 school-age children are autistic. Autistic students are much more likely than non-autistic students to experience mental health challenges, including executive function differences and co-occurring anxiety. This brief report provides an overview of key SEMHTTC resources to support the mental health of autistic students, particularly regarding anxiety, executive function, and disruptive behaviors.

About this Resource: Mental Health Awareness Month is not just about community awareness, or being aware of the people around us. For those of us living in mental health recovery, being aware of ourselves—being able to hear, see, and interpret the signals our body and mind send us—is ​an important part of maintaining our recovery. Waiting for others to observe and comment on perceived changes in us can unnecessarily extend or even increase negative impacts of mental health concerns. In this on-demand recording, presenters discuss the benefits of having a self-care plan for daily living that is not crisis-focused, but a strengths-based approach that emphasizes nurturing wellness and strengthening resilience in manageable moments throughout the day.

1 in 36 school-age children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autistic students are much more likely than non-autistic students to experience mental health challenges, including difficulty with emotion regulation, anxiety, and depression that may be exacerbated by experiences of bullying, victimization, and segregation within schools. There is an urgent need to support the mental and behavioral health of autistic students. In this webinar event, Dr. Katherine Pickard will orient attendees to the resources – reports, infographics, webinar recordings, and more  –  the Southeast MHTTC has developed and disseminated on supporting the mental health of autistic students.   Learning Objectives: 1. Contextualize mental health support for autistic students as an urgent need. 2. Access key resources that support the mental health of autistic students, particularly regarding anxiety, executive functioning, and challenging behaviors. 3. Identify additional resources that explore nuances of how to support the mental health of autistic students including those with and without co-occurring ADHD.

Why aren’t our providers on the same page about school mental health supports and services? Do we have clear, consistent strategies to communicate with school mental health providers and staff about a spectrum of supports in each school? This topical learning forum is dedicated to building capacity for teams to develop a shared understanding and shared language about resources and strategies that school mental health providers and staff can use to support student wellness. In addition to reviewing key principals about how to clearly communicate about school mental health to different audiences, this session will provide an overview of a new graphic tool for school mental health providers and staff. This session will also include an example from a school district that has leveraged this tool to facilitate communication among their school mental health teams. Participants will have access to the graphic tool post-event to facilitate a shared understanding for your team and school mental health providers/staff about where they show up in the landscape of student wellness.     Learning Objectives  Participants who join this session will be able to:  Understand key principles for communicating about school mental health.  Access a new graphic tool designed to illustrate school mental health resources available to school mental health providers and staff across contexts.   Strategically integrate graphic tools to support communication about school mental health. 

About this Resource: As caring and competent providers, you realize the importance of having readily available tools to share with your clients whether you are meeting for the 1st or the 15th time. Few evidence based practices offer relevant and accessible skills for decreasing distress, or the vulnerability to distress, like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).  Although not a comprehensive DBT course, this 4 module seminar provides a snapshot of some of the foundational skills of DBT. Learn how you can integrate DBT-informed skills into your work with clients from a trauma psychologist trained in DBT approaches. Week 1: Learn how to assess clients' motivation for treatment and identify behavior in the first session Identify the three states of mind that govern behavior Analyze unhelpful behaviors to decrease their likelihood of recurring in the future Discover an overarching problem solving framework to use across situations Explore ways to integrate mindfulness practice into your work For access to all resources from this series, please visit our DBT resource page here.

About this Resource: As caring and competent providers, you realize the importance of having readily available tools to share with your clients whether you are meeting for the 1st or the 15th time. Few evidence based practices offer relevant and accessible skills for decreasing distress, or the vulnerability to distress, like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).  Although not a comprehensive DBT course, this 4 module seminar provides a snapshot of some of the foundational skills of DBT. Learn how you can integrate DBT-informed skills into your work with clients from a trauma psychologist trained in DBT approaches. Week 2: Learn skills for helping clients validate their emotions  Discuss the importance of sensing, naming and managing emotions Identify ways to engage clients in their own assessment of their emotions Identify techniques to assist clients in developing practical strategies for addressing their emotions appropriately   For access to all resources from this series, please visit our DBT resource page here.

About this Resource: As caring and competent providers, you realize the importance of having readily available tools to share with your clients whether you are meeting for the 1st or the 15th time. Few evidence based practices offer relevant and accessible skills for decreasing distress, or the vulnerability to distress, like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).  Although not a comprehensive DBT course, this 4 module seminar provides a snapshot of some of the foundational skills of DBT. Learn how you can integrate DBT-informed skills into your work with clients from a trauma psychologist trained in DBT approaches. Week 3: Learn skills for helping clients regulate their emotions  Discuss the purpose of emotions from a DBT informed perspective List at least two ways clients may benefit from improved emotion regulation Identify techniques to assist clients in developing practical strategies for regulating their emotions appropriately   For access to all resources from this series, please visit our DBT resource page here.

About this Resource: As caring and competent providers, you realize the importance of having readily available tools to share with your clients whether you are meeting for the 1st or the 15th time. Few evidence based practices offer relevant and accessible skills for decreasing distress, or the vulnerability to distress, like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).  Although not a comprehensive DBT course, this 4 module seminar provides a snapshot of some of the foundational skills of DBT. Learn how you can integrate DBT-informed skills into your work with clients from a trauma psychologist trained in DBT approaches. Week 4: Learn skills for setting boundaries, practicing assertiveness and advocating for clients' needs  Differentiate characteristics of healthy vs unhealthy relationships Identify strategies to help clients clarify goals and objectives in interpersonal situations   For access to all resources from this series, please visit our DBT resource page here.

About this Resource: Georgia has had a reputation for being a standard bearer of peer support for many years, and that reputation has been on display over the past 36 months with the launch of the new national 988 and 988lifeline.org. In this series, '988 in Every State', presenters explore the emerging needs and implementation of peer support services in areas where the traditional medical model remains dominant.