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This handout was prepared for the South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) for Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for First Episode Psychosis (FEP) providers in region 6. This contains a list of resources to help CSC providers support young people in CSC to access the best school accommodations possible for their needs. As each young person experiencing psychosis needs something different, the list describes education law and a range of possible accommodations.  

Differentiating between autism and schizophrenia spectrum disorder can be quite difficult, particularly in adolescents and young adults. This educational webinar reviews the two diagnoses and how to differentiate between them. For individuals who have both disorders, figuring out which one is actually contributing to the patient’s impairment can be challenging, and this webinar will address this concern. Finally, how to treat those with autism, those with psychosis, and those with both disorders is reviewed.   Presenter: Dr. Jean A. Frazier is the Executive Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center at UMass Chan Medical School. This event was in collaboration with MAPNET (Massachusetts Psychosis Network for Early Treatment). View a recording of this 3/24/23 session here. 

Recording of the Rock Recovery-led event Eating Disorders 101 and an Introduction to Intuitive Eating, originally held on February 28, 2023.   Presentation slides

Recording of the event Social Influencers of Health and Suicide in Black Youth, originally held on March 1, 2023.   Slide presentation

Despite having multiple new medications every year for the treatment of depression, schizophrenia, and mood disorders, the outcomes have not improved as expected. We have moved from a psychodynamic-oriented framework to a biological one, but are still not having the desired outcome. Medication non-adherence and treatment resistance remain big issues daily. It is well known that people with a trauma history have more tendency to be non-adherence to treatment. Taking into consideration the psychodynamic and psychosocial aspects at the time of prescribing can play a significant factor to improve the treatment outcome.   View a recording of this 3/8/2023 session by Raul Condemarin, MD. here.

Social determinants of health (SDoH) are social and environmental factors that have a significant impact on mental, physical, and cognitive health. Dilip V. Jeste, MD, discusses the literature on SDoH for schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, such as early-life adversities, social connections, racism and other forms of discrimination, etc. He also briefly discusses their clinical impact, assessment measures, relationship with biology, and possible interventions to address them.    This event was conducted in collaboration with MAPNET (MA Psychosis Network for Early Treatment).   View a recording of this 2/24/23 session here. 

Recording of the event Management of Psychotic Disorders in the Black Community, originally held on February 23, 2023.   Presentation slides

Recording of the event Psychoeducation & Psychosis, originally held on February 21, 2023.   Presentation slides

The purpose of the Case Conceptualization for First Episode Psychosis (FEP) series is to introduce FEP therapists, skills trainers, and team leaders to three different case conceptualization approaches. In the first three sessions of this series, attendees learned the basics of building a Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-P) case conceptualization. Please see attached for the presentation slides from Session 3, which took place on December 8, 2022.

The purpose of the Case Conceptualization for First Episode Psychosis (FEP) series is to introduce FEP therapists, skills trainers, and team leaders to three different case conceptualization approaches. In the first three sessions of this series, attendees learned the basics of building a Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-P) case conceptualization. Please see attached for the presentation slides from Session 3, which took place on December 8, 2022.

About this Resource:  This webinar is motivated by the reality that the majority of individuals diagnosed with ‘serious mental illness’ face significant socioeconomic challenges and high rates of employment.  In place of discrete “one size fits all” evidence-based practices, during this presentation Nev Jones, PhD discusses the broader landscape of strategies for improving outcomes across the spectrum of individuals who are currently seeking education or work or have applied for or are already receiving SSI/SSI.  Specific topics Dr. Jones covers include career development and career mobility supports, SSI/SSDI decision making, and financial empowerment strategies for individuals currently unable to work or attend school. 

This webinar was presented on January 19, 2023, and was hosted by the South Southwest MHTTC.  This recorded webinar provides a strong philosophical and practice foundation for integrating developmentally-attuned evidence-based vocational service strategies to promote work and school engagement among young people with serious mental health needs. Dr. Vanessa Vorhies Klodnick, Ph.D., LCSW, Laura Stevens, M.Ed., LPC, and Eshawn Spencer, MS, QIDP, CRC, LPC, share both direct practice and program management strategies based on their successful integration of effective multidisciplinary service models, which include clinical, vocational and peer elements. Participants will leave the training energized and armed with simple strategies that can be integrated into a program, team, and individual practice level to promote vocational engagement and career development. Download Presentation Slide Deck Here

Providing care for patients with psychotic disorders is both an art and a science. In this presentation, Dr. Matcheri Keshavan provided:   An overview of approaches to providing care for patients with early course psychosis. This includes developing a therapeutic alliance, sharing diagnosis and disease understanding with the patients and families, and using shared decision making.  Principles of psychopharmacological management of psychotic disorders will be discussed  Approaches to psychotherapy of early cause psychosis patients will be discussed.   View a recording of this 12/14/22 event.   Dr. Keshavan is Stanley Cobb Professor of Psychiatry at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School.   This event was a collaboration with the Massachusetts Mental Health Grand Rounds lecure series.

About this Resource:  During this presentation, Kelsey Bonfils, PhD, reviewed what we know about social difficulties and sleep disturbances in people with severe mental illnesses and discussed a current study investigating how these two areas may be linked. Future directions for research and clinical practice were also discussed.  

Recording of the event Mental Health in the Black Family During the Holidays, originally held on December 15, 2022.   Presentation slides

Recording of the event Race-Based Stress & Psychosis, originally held on December 13, 2022.   Presentation slides

This talk with Jasmine Mote, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and Research Assistant Professor at Boston University, reviewed current knowledge on social isolation and loneliness for individuals with psychosis spectrum disorders and discussed evidence-based strategies for addressing loneliness in treatment. Watch a recording of this December 2, 2022 event. Access additional resources from the presenter. This event was co-sponsored by MAPNET.

Spirituality and religion can play a significant role in the promotion of health for patients from faith communities, yet these aspects of our patients' identity are often not integrated into their care. For example, many Muslim Americans believe their mental health issues may be linked to spiritual or metaphysical causes and seek clinicians to incorporate spirituality and religion into their treatment plans. However, current literature suggests that clinicians often feel inadequate at integrating religious and spiritual nuances into patient care. This workshop with Dr. Rania Awaad M.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine, aimed to provide clinicians the knowledge and framework to better address the needs of their Muslim patients. To facilitate this goal, this workshop included research-informed, key concepts in improving clinical report with Muslim patients. The goal was for participants to leave this training with improved competency, comfort, and skill in meaningfully providing whole-person care for their Muslim patients with serious mental illness. This event took place on December 7, 2022.

The CBT-P worksheet above is meant to be completed with one of the people on your treatment team. You do not have to participate in CBT-P therapy to complete this worksheet. The worksheet can help you:    •Better understand your experiences or patterns in your life    •Explain your experiences to a treatment team member    •Come up with new ideas for changing things in your life you want to change    •Share experiences with family, friends, or other support people

The purpose of the Case Conceptualization for First Episode Psychosis (FEP) series is to introduce FEP therapists, skills trainers, and team leaders to three different case conceptualization approaches. In the first three sessions of this series, attendees learned the basics of building a Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-P) case conceptualization. Please see attached for the presentation slides from Session 1, which took place on October 13, 2022.

The purpose of the Case Conceptualization for First Episode Psychosis (FEP) series is to introduce FEP therapists, skills trainers, and team leaders to three different case conceptualization approaches. In the first three sessions of this series, attendees learned the basics of building a Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-P) case conceptualization. Please see attached for the presentation slides from Session 2, which took place on November 10, 2022. Handouts:  Understanding my experiences with CBT-P: Fillable Form Understanding my experiences with CBT-P Worksheet:  Vignette Practice

  ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This summary presents an overview of the Northwest MHTTC's area of focus: evidence-based practices for psychosis. Highlights include: An introduction to the Northwest MHTTC team Information on what evidence-based practices for psychosis are and why they are important Statistics on our outcomes to date in our area of focus An overview of projects from our area of focus including Assertive Community Treatment, Integrated Care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis Quotes from training participants   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Here is information on other reports from the Northwest MHTTC and the national Network: Northwest MHTTC Year 4 Summary Northwest MHTTC summaries of annual activities Summary reports from other centers in the MHTTC network   Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

View the slides:     To learn more about this series, visit Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas.   

View the slides:      Learn more about this series: Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas.