Products and Resources Catalog

Welcome to 2023—In this Winter newsletter, the Pacific Southwest MHTTC team hopes that many of you (and ideally all!) had a restorative break and are feeling a bit more rested and ready to lead our school systems and communities through the rest of the year. In this quarter’s newsletter, we offer new programming, research and resources, and so much more.

Join us for our monthly MHTTC event, Depression: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment. This even took place on February 8. 2023. Click HERE to access the event recording. 

  Going to school each day for students, staff, and faculty is not how it used to be. With school violence increasing, being trauma-informed is crucial. To access the slide deck used in this presentation, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description Paint the picture of what hardening of schools is looking like, school active shooter drills, metal detectors, clear back packs, school security officers etc. How do we soften the hardening? We do this by training our teachers and adults in schools to understand trauma-informed approaches, social-emotional learning, restorative practices, and culturally competent practices. This research talk will discuss two decades of research on bullying and other forms of youth violence. Meta-analytic results will be highlighted to demonstrate efficacy of school-based programs and their components. Innovative efforts to address bullying, sexual violence, and school violence will also be highlighted. These innovative efforts involve developing apps for students to communicate both emotional and physical safety concerns, youth-led student campaigns to address mental health issues and school climate concerns, and professional development training programs for school police officers. Trainer Dorothy Espelage, PhD Dorothy L. Espelage, Ph.D., is the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Espelage’s research focuses on translating empirical findings into prevention and intervention programming. She is the recipient of the APA Lifetime Achievement Award in Prevention Science & the 2016 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy, and is a Fellow of APS, APA, and AERA. She is an elected member of the National Academy of Education. She has authored over 300 peer-reviewed articles, 80 book chapters on bullying, homophobic teasing, sexual harassment, dating violence, & gang violence.   https://ed.unc.edu/people/dorothy-espelage/   Twitter: DrDotEspelage 

This free interactive module walks participants through basic telehealth training capabilities.  Participants will... Learn about telehealth evolution, its current use, and legal and regulatory issues Identify various indications of telehealth service delivery Learn about telehealth etiquette  Discover ethical best practices for telehealth Learn the basic skills necessary to navigate the use of a telehealth platform    

The January 2023 session of "Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices" was titled "Native Traditional Practices: Culture IS Treatment.” View a recording of the session.   This a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO webinar series is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month and provides an opportunity for participants to:   Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health  Discuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health  Learn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens    The series is sponsored by United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. and New England MHTTC.

Hosted in collaboration with SAMHSA and Abt Associates, this video recording highlights findings from SAMHSA's guide, Expanding Access to and Use of Behavioral Health Services for People Experiencing Homelessness. Wait times for placement into permanent housing can range from a few months to several years, and longer periods of homelessness are associated with lower rates of recovery and higher rates of psychiatric distress. The period prior to moving into stable housing is therefore an important window to offer services, and one that requires multi-system coordination. This recorded webinar provides an overview of the SAMHSA guide and includes presentations from four organizations that are currently using the evidence-based practices featured in this guide to support mental health and substance use needs among individuals experiencing homelessness. Watch the video recording below. Access the guide here. Download the slides here or by clicking the "download" button above.

This recorded workshop focuses on the importance of actionable strategies for managing self-care while serving as a youth peer provider. Centered in a holistic definition of self-care that meets each of SAMHSA’s eight dimensions of wellness, the session can help each peer understand the value and impact of self-care in their peer role. This topic is of importance to the peer workforce because a strong practice of self-care can counteract experiences of burnout and overwhelm in peer positions. Shayn McDonald and Tymber Hudson of Youth MOVE National co-presented in this online workshop that holds space for reflection and actionable strategies, including journaling and self-care resources.

The Think Trauma curriculum helps mental health and well-being providers who work with justice-involved youth in a variety of contexts. This learning session was a brief overview of the Think Trauma curriculum and a Q&A opportunity about stressors for this population and their association with trauma. The 4-day training dates and registration links are coming soon. This training was designed to be implemented in any residential/correctional facility or justice-based organization for juveniles (i.e., probation, diversion programs etc.) that aims to develop a trauma-informed workforce. Goals of the training: Educate juvenile justice professionals about the impact of trauma on the development and behavior of youth in the juvenile justice system. Provide juvenile justice professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to: respond appropriately to the behavioral and emotional challenges of traumatized youth; help traumatized youth develop the ability to recognize trauma or loss reminders; help traumatized youth recognize and develop their strength; help traumatized youth recognize survival coping strategies and develop positive coping strategies needed to grow into healthy productive, and functional adults and to take care of themselves and seek support from others; learn strategies for supporting youth reintegration into the community. Understand the role of intergenerational, historical, and system-induced trauma on youth behavior. Develop strategies for adjusting agency practices and procedures to more effectively address the impact of trauma on youth, their families, and staff. Review the role of youth cultural experiences for building resilience among traumatized youth.   Watch a recording of this 2/2/23 session.

  The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   The February 2023 issue honors National Black History Month by sharing resources and content from the African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence and SAMHSA that focus on how social determinants of health have affected the health and well-being of African Americans, as well as the importance of providing culturally responsive behavioral health services. This issue also features exciting, new training opportunities sponsored by the Great Lakes PTTC, the ATTC Network's Pearls of Wisdom blog series, and the final article of the Power of Music series by Mark Sanders and Kisha Freed.  As always, The Great Lakes Current provides links to all the upcoming events and trainings for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   

About this Resource: Black History Month commemorates a celebration of leaders past, present, and future who have sought to combat structural oppression of Black communities. Anti-Black racism is a major social determinant of health that contributes to disparities in the field of mental health and substance use. This report highlights the work of several pioneers who were activists for mental health and wellness including mental health providers, artists, writers, and community leaders. Their remarkable efforts in expanding the fields of psychology, psychiatry, social work, and radical self care have impacted today and are influencing the leaders of tomorrow.

Our region, the Pacific Southwest MHTTC, is committed to supporting Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) identifying school mental health leaders and their allies with leadership development sessions to facilitate well-being and career support. We also know that the school and mental health professional pipeline struggles with recruiting and retaining representative professionals with diverse identities. As such, we are thrilled to have partnered with Untapped Leaders in this recorded workshop that offers frameworks and tools to school mental health leaders and professionals in Region 9 (and beyond). In this introductory recorded session, presenter Jenny Vasquez-Newsom led participants through the exclusionary history of traditional leadership frameworks. Further, viewers may examine how those outdated definitions persist in organizations today, and how to incorporate contextual understanding and agility to lead organizations (education agencies, departments, school boards, school districts, school sites, school mental health associations) inclusively and effectively from any seat to ensure optimal wellness for ourselves, colleagues, and our staff.

This is a recording of the January 25th, 2023 session 2 for the series Aging Out or Growing Together? Flipping the Youth Services Paradigm to Better Support Young Adulthood. This second session, “Building a Network of Support: Cross-Systems and Teaming with Caregivers” featured special guests Krea Gomez and Valerie Slater. Our Region 9 Training Specialist Oriana Ides facilitated a discussion to address how organizational values, program design, implementation strategies, and long-term visions for young adults can expand to support their evolving needs. This session and those that follow are designed for agencies and individuals that serve transition-aged youth and young adults and explore themes specific to the needs of this age group.

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This webinar provides a community-defined and evidence-based foundation for mental health providers serving queer and transgender communities. Drawing from historical and current perspectives, this webinar introduces a comprehensive approach to queer and transgender care with a focus on trauma-informed care for trans youth. Centering anti-racism, community lived experience, and an interdisciplinary framework, this webinar explores strengths, weaknesses, and best practices of trauma-informed care for trans youth. Learning Objectives:  Develop historical context and evolution of transgender care, diagnoses, and pathologization  Identify strategies for establishing trust, rapport, and mitigating medical mistrust  Address the role of mental health clinicians as allies and co-conspirators in advancing equity  Develop awareness and knowledge of the diversity of transgender experiences and identities  Explore best practices of trauma-informed care for queer and trans youth   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Shared by the Facilitator During Presentation Presentation slides  Transgender Mental Health - Resources and Education Handout Black LGBTQ Mental Health (Trevor Project 2020) Legal Name & Gender Change Guide Gender Unicorn Gender Spectrum (support groups, school based training) Gender Minority Stress and Resilience Measure (GMSR) States offering Gender X Markers 2015 United States Transgender Survey UCSF Gender Affirming Health Program Sample demographic form for clients to indicate gender identity   Books, Shows, Links & Videos Shared by the Facilitator -- some links go to a book-selling site for the description, we encourage you to buy locally and support small businesses Books on Race & Gender The Invention of Women: Making an African Sense of Western Gender Discourses by Dr. Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí The Biopolitics of Feeling: Race, Sex, and Science in the Nineteenth Century by Dr. Kyla Schuller Books on Transitioning A Clinician's Guide to Gender-Affirming Care: Working with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Clients by SC Chang, AA Singh, LM Dickey, and M Krishnan My Gender Workbook by K. Bornstein (for adolescents exploring gender) The Reflective Workbook for Parents and Families of Transgender and Non-Binary Children by D.M. Maynard ​​​​​​​Also has workbooks for partners of trans people and teachers of trans students The Gender Identity Workbook by AM Triska LCSW (for adolescents exploring gender) Voices of Transgender Adolescents Video: LGBTIQ People Talk About Their Experiences Accessing Healthcare (duration: approximately 6 minutes) Video: Voices of Transgender Adolescents in Healthcare, from the Adolescent Health Initiative (AHI) at the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) (duration: approximately 8 minutes) https://pflag.org/  Pose (recommended by the speaker for its portrayal of transgender people by transgender actors)   Behavioral Health Sites with Resources https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/LGBTQI  Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity funded by SAMHSA https://mhanational.org/issues/lgbtq-communities-and-mental-health -- HUGE number of many other resources, reports, sites   Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information & Resource Kit Inclusive Evidence-Based Practices in Gender Non-Binary Mental Health Services from SMI Adviser LGBTQIA+ Behavioral Health Resources from Northwest MHTTC Addressing Our Bias When Working with the LGBTQ+ Community (Parts 1, 2, and 3) from National Hispanic and Latino MHTTC Building Your Toolkit to Serve the LGBTQ Community https://genderspectrum.org/   Advocacy & Information https://freedomforallamericans.org/legislative-tracker/anti-transgender-legislation/ https://translifeline.org/  https://transequality.org/  https://transequality.org/about-transgend https://neopronounss.carrd.co/  https://pronouns.org/  https://www.minus18.org.au/pronouns/  https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights/lgbtq-youth  https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsha_P._Johnson  https://transequality.org/ Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislature from the ACLU   Other Articles of Interest https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2789423  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/style/neopronouns-nonbinary-explainer.html https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/06/07/the-experiences-challenges-and-hopes-of-transgender-and-nonbinary-u-s-adults/  https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/03/30/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility-2022/    FACILITATOR Ryan Kim Tiêu, Associate Clinical Social Worker Ryan Kim Tiêu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Associate Director of Transgender Services at the San Francisco Community Health Center, a department within a larger health center staffed by and for transgender people providing mental health, healthcare, and advocacy services for queer and transgender community members. In conjunction with professional expertise, Ryan incorporates their lived experiences as a first-generation immigrant, queer, transgender, and young person of color into their praxis, training, and theories of change.  Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This session will focus on the divisions in our society that have been illuminated since the killing of George Floyd and the COVID-19 pandemic, and the effects of those divisions on our mental health. The inequitable allocation of resources continues to divide communities. The most important ways to fight against inequality and injustice are for us to show up as collaborators and to share the costs and risks of advocacy. Through this event, we will explore: What it means to be an ally, including the risks How to increase the rate of fair and impartial approaches and treatment Skills to decrease harm to marginalized communities   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Presentation Slides Presentation slides  Articles Cited in Presentation Ijeoma Oluo, "White People Will Always Let You Down" Therapists Are Learning to Treat Racial Trauma Video Shown Matthew Cooke - Race Baiting 101 video (approximately 11 minutes duration) Handouts from Presenter Action Steps Books White Fragility: Why it’s so Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, Robin DiAngelo, 2018​ My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma & the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts & Bodies​, Resmaa Menakem, 2017​ So You Want to Talk About Race​, Ijeuoma Oluo, 2018​ White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide, Carol Anderson Beyond Inclusion, Beyond Empowerment: A Developmental Strategy to Liberate Us All, Leticia Nieto et. al, 2010​ Colonize This!: Young women of Colour on Today's Feminism Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, Isabel Wilkerson, 2020 The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration, Isabel Wilkerson, 2010 Racism without Racists: Color-Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in the United States, Eduardo Bonilla-Silva White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind, Koa Beck, 2021 Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia, Sabrina Strings, 2019 Podcasts On Being with Krista Tippett, Robin DiAngelo and Resmaa Menakem in Conversation​ On Being with Krista Tippett, Resmaa Menakem, Notice the Rage, Notice the silence​ Videos Referenced PBS: Reconstruction After the Civil War PBS: Mysteries of Mental Illness "White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Nation's Divide" 2018 John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecture by Carol Anderson, Charles Howard Candler Professor and Chair of African American Studies, Emory University, April 9, 2018 (approximately 52 minutes duration) "We're Not Bad- We're Hurting: Trauma, Hope and Healing" lecture by Dr. Kenneth Hardy (approximately 70 minutes duration) Websites with Resources The MHTTC Network has curated this collection of resources on Racial Equity and Cultural Diversity https://www.samhsa.gov/behavioral-health-equity/black-african-american  https://africanamericanbehavioralhealth.org/  https://www.mhanational.org/issues/black-and-african-american-communities-and-mental-health  https://blackhistorymonth.gov/  1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, 2021​ Articles of Interest and Information How Black people can cope with the trauma of witnessing repeated death and violence against them Project Implicit, Harvard University White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge 106 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice White people say they want to be an ally to Black people. But are they ready for sacrifice? No more white saviours, thanks: how to be a true anti-racist ally Black History Month Take The ACE Quiz — And Learn What It Does And Doesn't Mean  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Advocacy Organizations https://naacp.org/  https://civilrights.org/edfund/    FACILITATOR Sherronda Jamerson, MA, CDP Sherronda Jamerson obtained a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology in 2012 from City University College in Seattle, WA, and became certified as a Chemical Dependency Professional in 2007. Her experiences include developing, implementing, and presenting EDI trainings to associations of healthcare professionals, healthcare providers, schools, and community-based organizations. She has also presented at state and national behavioral health conferences on the topics of DEI and Healthcare Equity. She presents with confidence and passion.   Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

  ABOUT THIS EPISODE We welcome back Sherronda Jamerson to discuss the challenging and emotional question, what does it mean to be an ally?     GUEST Sherronda Jamerson, MA, CDP Sherronda Jamerson obtained a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology in 2012 from City University College in Seattle, WA, and became certified as a Chemical Dependency Professional in 2007. Her experiences include developing, implementing, and presenting EDI trainings to associations of healthcare professionals, healthcare providers, schools, and community-based organizations. She has also presented at state and national behavioral health conferences on the topics of DEI and Healthcare Equity. She presents with confidence and passion.       HOST Christina N. Clayton, LICSW, SUDP, Northwest MHTTC Co-Director Christina Clayton has been working in the behavioral health field since 1993 working with people and programs addressing severe mental health issues, substance use, co-occurring issues, chronic homelessness, integrated care, outreach, physical health, trauma and diversity/equity/inclusion topics. Christina has education and licenses/credentials in clinical social work, mental health and substance use.  She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Instructor for the University of Washington School of Social Work (MSW ’97).  Learn more about MHTTC Staff & Faculty   LEARN MORE Webinar recording and related resources PODCAST SERIES Discover other episodes in the Putting It Together series here. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

This toolkit can be used by psychologists, social workers, counselors, clinic staff, interpreters, outreach workers (promotoras), peer navigators, and other advocates in the community. The content of this toolkit will focus on particular considerations for Hispanic/Latinx mental health professionals working in settings that service Hispanic/Latinx populations, as these providers face additional challenges when taking on the role of cultural and linguistic broker. This self-care toolkit will increase your awareness of the negative consequences of mental health work and will help you plan self-care activities that align with your values and lifestyle. The toolkit also contains resources to help you measure your levels of stress, identify your values, and select self-care activities to prevent burnout.

January 12, 2023 Is your school prepared to care for all of the students, staff, and families in your community? Educators are often the first line of support in addressing mental health needs for students. They recognize the impact mental health has on learning and achievement. Ready your school community to weather stress, trauma, and promote well-being for your entire school population. In this session, school staff:   Learned how to implement the Compassionate School Mental Health model being used to enhance services to schools and districts in the New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center's Childhood Trauma-Learning Collaborative. Gained an understanding of how a compassionate school mental health support system can help schools create systems, policies, and protocols to prevent, address, and recover from tragedies and crises including staff or student suicide, school violence, natural disasters, and global pandemics.   Watch a recording of this 1/12/23 session. Access "6 Steps to Guide Your Mental Health Literacy Action Plan."

Breaking Down Barriers to Care: Know the Facts The deaf and hard of hearing community is a cultural and linguistic minority with variations in the type and severity of hearing loss (Pertz). Researchers estimate that 35 million people in the United States identify as having some degree of hearing trouble, ranging from having a little trouble hearing to profound deafness (Galludet). Of the 35 million, an estimated 300,000-500,000 use American Sign Language (ASL) (Mitchell). Despite the large need for interpretation services, the United States only has about 16,000 ASL interpreters (Nimdzi). Learn more about our efforts to amplify the work of community-based organizations (CBOs) in the New England region supporting mental health and advancing substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery for those who are deaf/hard of hearing. Celebrate innovation! In a "Round-Robin-style" of presentation, CBOs and local nonprofits in New England showcase their goals, growth, outcomes, and visions for the future in their efforts to support the behavioral health needs of underserved populations. Featured Organizations Greater Nashua Mental Health Mental Health Connecticut Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing   Watch the recording of this 1/25/23 event.

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.

  Bipolar affective disorder can be a monumental thing to learn to cope with. During this one-time training, learn how certain tools and practices can help. Event Description Bipolar affective disorder is often misdiagnosed, adding to the burden on individuals, families and society.  This presentation will include criteria for diagnosis, common differential diagnoses, as well as medication and non-medication therapies.  A common screening tool will also be reviewed.    To view the slide deck from this presentation, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording   Trainer Andrew McLean, M.D.  Dr. McLean is Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He obtained his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine, completed a psychiatry residency at the University of Wisconsin and an M.P.H. degree from the University of Minnesota. He has been recognized as a UND School of Medicine Distinguished Alumnus, has received the American Psychiatric Association Bruno Lima award for outstanding contributions to Disaster Psychiatry, and has been conferred with numerous teaching excellence awards. Dr. McLean previously was the Medical Director of the ND Department of Human Services. He has served on numerous clinical, administrative and regulatory boards including medical licensing and professional health programs. He has lectured internationally on pertinent behavioral and public health issues. Dr. McLean has a particular interest in collaborative models of care. He also is interested in individual and community resilience.  

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. Understanding my experiences with CBT-P:  Fillable Form

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. Understanding my experiences with CBTp Worksheet: Fillable Form

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.