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Presenters Mindy Chadwell, Ph.D., LP, BCBA; Erika Franta, Ph.D., LP; Jennifer Cox, LSW; and JK Costello, MD, MPH, discuss their experience working with children and adolescents via telehealth and share practical advice in this week's Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC) Tuesdays presentation.   Download the slides.

Shane Hudson, president and CEO of CKF Addiction Treatment, Dulcinea Rakestraw, BSW, MPH, and consultant JK Costello, M.D., lend their expertise in utilizing various online tools in this week's Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC) Tuesdays presentation.   Download the slides.

Schools serve a critical function in supporting the resilience of students. The effects of social distancing include disruption in school, interrupted social connections, and upending of regular routines for children and families. The loss of these social connections and daily routines, which provide opportunities for connection, as well as emotional, social, and academic skills, can threaten students’ coping and resilience. This resource provides educators and other school staff with strategies for supporting the resilience of students during school closures. A companion infographic is also available.

This infographic outlines the opportunities for educators and other school staff to support student resilience during the pandemic. The product provides a graphic depiction of strategies that school staff can use to promote coping and resilience. It serves as a companion to a brief report that can be found here. This product can also be accessed on Infogram's website by clicking here.

On April 15th, Ken Kraybill from C4 Innovations discussed the stress and anxiety we are feeling during this pandemic, and explored different ways we can stay healthy, establish a routine of self-care, and maintain gentleness and compassion for self and others.  To download the slides, click here. 

The Pacific Southwest MHTTC School Mental Health Monthly shares resources, events, and insights to support school leadership, educators, and staff throughout HHS Region 9.

This brief identifies issues to consider when conducting mental health services and supports through telehealth with culturally diverse communities and provides strategies to ensure that the national Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards continue to drive efforts towards culturally competent care.

April 2020 issue of the Great Lakes Current, with a special focus on responding to COVID-19.  Includes links to resources and information produced by the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC, as well as the other TTC programs across the country. 

The Pacific Southwest MHTTC Monthly Bulletin provides resources, events, and news that are relevant to the diverse mental health workforce in HHS Region 9. Each Monthly Bulletin includes a spotlight section on youth and young adult mental health, our national area of focus.

This recorded webinar discusses: How is group CBTp different or the same via teletherapy? What problems can arise and how to resolve them? Does it work as well as in person?   Speaker Tania Lecomte, PhD, is Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal, senior researcher at the CR-IUSMM, and registered clinical psychologist. Dr. Lecomte has helped develop and validate assessment tools as well as several group interventions for individuals with severe mental illness (self-esteem enhancement group, CBT for psychosis, WITH – CBT for parents of individuals with psychosis, CBT for supported employment, CBT for romantic relationships in early psychosis, as well as mindfulness, acceptance and compassion groups). Some of these interventions are now being used across the globe. Dr. Lecomte has received several grants (CIHR) and salary awards over the years and has published more than 120 articles and published four books on CBT for psychosis or psychiatric rehabilitation (some in French).

This handout, part of the Telehealth Toolbox for School Personnel, offers school mental health providers a guide to getting started with telehealth. Emphasis is placed on four key components: 1.) How to Navigate Privacy and Technology; 2.) How to Engage Your Team; 3.) How to Connect with Families; and 4.) How to Decide Essential Services.

Campus Mental Health: Supporting College Students During a Pandemic Session two: Campus Mental Health: How do we Come Back to the New Normal? April 13, 2020 Presenters discussed what coming back to the “new normal” looks like for college students’ as they return to their respective campuses. It is anticipate that many students’ will have experienced some trauma, if not just the shock of being dispersed from campus to the actual trauma of personal or familial illness. This model is very akin to campus responsiveness post suicide or traumatic event (e.g. shootings) and presenters discussed how campuses can effectively support the return of students, providing both a place for recovery and education. Slide deck Recording Session two FAQ   Session one: Changing the Conversation about Mental Health to Support College Students During a Pandemic April 9, 2020 This session focused on the emergent pandemic and the impact it is having on college students’ mental health and wellbeing. As students are required to abruptly transition from a campus-based learning/teaching model to a technology-based teaching/learning model, the need for mental health support is even more important. Access the archived slides and recording  

Campus Mental Health: Supporting College Students During a Pandemic Session one: Changing the Conversation about Mental Health to Support College Students During a Pandemic April 9, 2020 This session focused on the emergent pandemic and the impact it is having on college students’ mental health and wellbeing. As students are required to abruptly transition from a campus-based learning/teaching model to a technology-based teaching/learning model, the need for mental health support is even more important. Slide deck Recording Session one FAQ   Session two: Campus Mental Health - How do we Come Back to the New Normal? April 13, 2020 Presenters discussed what coming back to the “new normal” looks like for college students’ as they return to their respective campuses. It is anticipate that many students’ will have experienced some trauma, if not just the shock of being dispersed from campus to the actual trauma of personal or familial illness. This model is very akin to campus responsiveness post suicide or traumatic event (e.g. shootings) and presenters discussed how campuses can effectively support the return of students, providing both a place for recovery and education. Access the archived slides and recording  

This fact sheet is a summary of the information shared in the SMI Advisor Webinar titled Telepsychiatry in the Era of COVID-19. The fact sheet covers the telepsych regulation changes that are currently in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, and covers equipment, platforms, and license information that may be helpful to mental health clinicians during this time. You can access the original, full webinar HERE.

This fact sheet briefly covers why and how mental health facilities should prepare for public health emergencies.

This webinar will identify stressors particular to the Hispanic and Latino population that can be exacerbated during quarantine as a result of infectious disease outbreaks. Also, the webinar will cover stress management tools during a stressful event such as a pandemic for mental health providers to use with their Hispanic and Latino clients. Special considerations for Latino youth mental health will be also provided.

Drs. Holly Roberts, William Higgins and JK Costello discuss the policy and logistics of telehealth billing in this week's Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC) Tuesdays presentation.   Download the slides.

With the current public health crisis, we are facing a new way of engaging and teaching our students. While some of us may have been doing some assignments remotely in the past this new platform and the current social distancing orders have created a whole new set of stressors on our educators, their students, and families. This webinar will provide some helpful hints to help us all survive and thrive during this time while simultaneously taking care of ourselves, our students, and their families.   Educator Self-Care and Thriving During a Public Health Crisis Powerpoint Slides Educator Self-Care and Thriving During a Public Health Crisis Webinar Recording

In response to the recent pandemic (COVID-19), several national organizations and associations have shared and promoted resources to assist parents and caregivers with how to prepare the family for an outbreak, techniques to reduce the risk of contracting the virus, coping strategies for dealing with stress, and helping children cope. This product compiles all recent toolkits, guides, tip sheets, and infographics that have been developed by reputable sources to assist parents and caregivers during this time. The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers also has a dedicated webpage to current mental health resources related to COVID-19. The page is organized by topic and includes resources for mental health providers, housing resources, products for educators, and resources for parents among others. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Mental Health Resources Authors Shawnda Schroeder Thomasine Heitkamp Louise Diers Stefanie Winfield  

In response to the recent pandemic (COVID-19), several national organizations and associations have shared and promoted resources to assist K-12 educators. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults play a critical role in helping children make sense of what they hear and making sure that it is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety and fear. This product compiles all recent toolkits, guides, tip sheets, and infographics that have been developed by reputable sources to assist educators during this time. The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers also has a dedicated webpage to current mental health resources related to COVID-19. The page is organized by topic and includes resources for mental health providers, housing resources, products for educators, and resources for parents among others. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Mental Health Resources Authors Shawnda Schroeder Thomasine Heitkamp Louise Diers Stefanie Winfield

Tips for Educators: Supporting Parents During this Pandemic April 2, 2020 The current pandemic requires rapid and complex changes to the way children and adults learn and live. In this session, Dr. Tami DeCoteau offered strategies for educators to use in supporting parents as they transition to a new and uncertain role in providing daily instruction for their children. She spoke to assisting parents in ensuring structure and routine, strengths-based strategies to assist in building parents' confidence, and creative approaches to assisting parents with tasks at home. Slide deck Recording  

  Download the flyer to learn about the Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC) Tuesdays Webinar Series.

  In the debut presentation of Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC) Tuesdays, Drs. Holly Roberts, William Higgins and JK Costello discuss the basics of telehealth and answer audience questions.   Download the slides.  

We are all experiencing a great deal of personal and professional change in the current environment. One of our many transitions is the shift to remote work and digital platforms. As our field quickly moves teaching and learning activities online, we offer this resource for designing and delivering effective and engaging digital learning. This resource is structured as a workbook for facilitators. It includes tips, examples, and reflective questions for those who are leading online professional development and other group learning events. This guide provides technical and interactive strategies and approaches to virtual learning to support the mental and school mental health workforce. It includes six sections:   Technology Guidance: Technical set up and delivery Virtual Facilitating Strategies and Choices: Ensuring accessibility and matching learning outcomes to technology platforms Content Guidance for Content Creators: Leading trauma-informed virtual learning events Facilitation Guidance: Support for optimal facilitator/presenter experience Learning Guidance: Priming the participant for an effective learning experience; considerations for trauma-informed and culturally competent virtual learning Resources and References for Future Learning: A guide to more information   We hope the guide can support your agency, organization, or team’s navigation of virtual learning environments. Please adapt, adopt, and disseminate as is useful.