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The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   The June 2022 issue features content related to Pride Month and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, the Counselor's Corner blog, the Checking In Podcast: Understanding PTSD in First Responders, and a complete calendar of events. 

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This document provides an overview of the core elements of a whole-person care framework and was developed in conjunction with the webinar "A Framework for Whole-Person Care in Behavioral Health" held on December 2, 2021. View the recorded webinar and other related resources here.     Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

As we strive to improve conversations about race, racism, racial equity, and the importance of advancing cultural humility in this country, the environment in which we’re speaking seems to be constantly shifting. Perhaps this is an indication that these conversations are more important now than ever. But talking about race is complex and multi-layered, and despite significant progress, explicit and implicit racism still exist. Nothing bridges the divide of race and culture like informed dialogue that’s grounded in shared understanding. Review our "Diversity Talk" to get tips on how to structure conversations—with clearly framed goals, space for sharing various perspectives, and an acceptance of discomfort—for thoughtful discussion about racial equity and ways to advance and extend cultural humility. To watch the recording, visit: https://youtu.be/HkialJr2fag.    

As we strive to improve conversations about race, racism, racial equity, and the importance of advancing cultural humility in this country, the environment in which we’re speaking seems to be constantly shifting. Perhaps this is an indication that these conversations are more important now than ever. But talking about race is complex and multi-layered, and despite significant progress, explicit and implicit racism still exist. Nothing bridges the divide of race and culture like informed dialogue that’s grounded in shared understanding. Get tips on how to structure conversations—with clearly framed goals, space for sharing various perspectives, and an acceptance of discomfort—for thoughtful discussion about racial equity and ways to advance and extend cultural humility.   To watch the recording, go to: https://youtu.be/p0kSiuYNkeM    Presenters:  /*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*--> Dietra Hawkins, PsyD and Maria E. Restrepo-Toro, BSN, MS

Join our value-added Diversity Talk! At this session, we will unpack information shared during our January 26 session on the impact of implicit bias on BIPOC Populations. Session collaborator, Jessica Isom, MD, MPH, will lead our talk and introduce a six-step framework for reducing disparities and fostering health equity. In preparation for this session, please review the video archive from our January 26 session and review the curated discussion resource, A Roadmap to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care.   watch our recording here: https://youtu.be/V0Jpn84VgbE   Our Diversity Talks offer a window of availability with thought leaders and provide the space and opportunity for small group conversations and discussions around curated resources that promote racial equity and culturally humble practices in behavioral health and recovery-oriented care.

Bias and racism in health care impede scientific advancement, reduces the pipeline of diverse clinicians, and contributes to racial and ethnic health disparities. Learn how to advocate for proactive approaches that eliminate barriers impacting people of color, promote racial equity, and advance cultural humility.   To watch the recording, please go to: https://youtu.be/RxzrB2K-A3k. Other resources coming soon!   Presenter: Dr. Jessica Isom, MD, MPH

3rd Thursday: Peer Support Hours to Learn from One Another and Receive Technical Assistance For these 60-minute sessions, members of the community of practice are invited to share their own experiences around the month's topic and ask questions about specific challenges.   Recording available here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeY03kKcxho&t=3s

1st Thursday: Evidence-based Practices to Enhance Efficacy In these 60-minute sessions, experts in education, mental health, and healthcare from New England will share the evidence-based practices they have used to forge and maintain successful collaborations around comprehensive school mental health systems.   To watch the recording, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oihhu8Zq95U

This presentation provides an orientation to Internet as a Social Determinant of Health. You will: Learn how internet access is related to physical and mental health Learn how to assess for internet access and problems related to health literacy Learn how to adjust communication to address low levels of health literacy    Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment

This presentation provides an orientation to Transportation and Social Support as Social Determinants of Health. You will: Discuss the effects of lack of reliable transportation and social support on health and healthcare utilization. Identify two screening tools to assess for access to transportation and social support. Identify local and national resources to address lack of transportation.    Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment

Watch the webinar. This presentation provides an orientation to Transportation and Social Support as Social Determinants of Health. You will: Discuss the effects of lack of reliable transportation and social support on health and healthcare utilization. Identify two screening tools to assess for access to transportation and social support. Identify local and national resources to address lack of transportation.   Watch corresponding presentation Internet Access  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment  

Watch the webinar. This presentation provides an orientation to Internet as a Social Determinant of Health. You will: Learn how internet access is related to physical and mental health Learn how to assess for internet access and problems related to health literacy Learn how to adjust communication to address low levels of health literacy   Watch corresponding presentation Transportation  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment  

Download the slides. This presentation provides an orientation to employment and burnout as a social determinant of health. Attendees will:​ Learn how employment is related to physical and mental health Learn how to assess for unemployment and problems related to employment​ Learn how to make referrals to employment support   Watch corresponding presentation Addiction  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment

Watch the webinar. This presentation provides an orientation to employment and burnout as a social determinant of health. Attendees will:​ Learn how employment is related to physical and mental health Learn how to assess for unemployment and problems related to employment​ Learn how to make referrals to employment support   Watch corresponding presentation Addiction  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment

Download the slides. This presentation provides an orientation to addiction as a social determinant of health. Attendees will:​ Understand gambling as an addiction Define how gambling can interfere with a persons physical and mental health​ Review screenings and assessments for gambling​ Identify referral sources for gambling issues   Watch corresponding presentation Burnout  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment  

Watch the webinar. This presentation provides an orientation to addiction as a social determinant of health. Attendees will:​ Understand gambling as an addiction Define how gambling can interfere with a persons physical and mental health​ Review screenings and assessments for gambling​ Identify referral sources for gambling issues   Watch corresponding presentation Burnout  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment  

  Supporting Mental Well-Being of Farmers and Their Families; HHS Region 8 Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE for the recording   Session Description As part of our ongoing effort to address farm stress in rural agricultural communities, the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC), in collaboration with the Colorado AgrAbility Project, is proud to present Supporting Mental Well-Being of Farmers and Their Families, a training on suicide awareness and prevention for farmers and their families.    Our producers work in high-stress, variable environments with careers and income dependent on weather conditions, variable commodity pricing, tariffs, and more. As a result, many farmers (to include owners, producers, ranchers, and seasonal workers) experience significant stress that can challenge their mental well-being. This session will provide a clear and relevant definition of farm stress and explain how farm owners, ranchers, agricultural workers, and migrant farmers experience farm stress. Dr. Andrew McLean, a clinical professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, will discuss the prevalence of mental illness (to include substance misuse), as well as barriers to mental health care access, and utilization among rural and agricultural communities. Additional topics include specific information about how to prevent and screen for the risk of suicide; and behavioral health care prevention and treatment models that have worked for rural agricultural communities.    Trainer Andrew McLean, MD, MPH Dr. McLean is a Clinical Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He is also a hospital surveyor for The Joint Commission. He previously was the Medical Director of the ND Department of Human Services. Dr. McLean has served on a number of 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 individual and community resilience and collaborative care.  

Objectives: Identify the unique challenges encountered by college students from tribal communities Discuss the importance of mental health and health equity related to students attending a tribal college Develop outreach efforts including counseling services to support the mental health of students attending tribal colleges Identify strategies to support the mental health needs of faculty and staff at tribal colleges   Speakers: Dr. Anitra Warrior is the owner of Morningstar Counseling and Consultation in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is from the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma. She earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology in 2015 and has operated her clinic since 2012. Since receiving her Ph.D., Dr. Warrior has established four additional clinics that are now located throughout eastern Nebraska. Morningstar offers counseling on two college campuses, as well as in schools, communities, and other integrated care locations with the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. Clinic sites are based on reservations and in rural and urban settings. Dr. Warrior specializes in treating trauma in children through the utilization of evidenced based practices that have been adapted to the American Indian population. Most recently, Morningstar has become a training site for doctoral candidates with the Munroe-Meyer Institute. This track will focus on integrated care on the reservation as well as provide additional clinical training opportunities in schools, colleges, and in the tribal communities.   Belinda Hinojos, Ph.D., received her bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degree in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas. She completed her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is a staff psychologist and training director with Morningstar. In this role, she provides mental health services to American Indian communities in Nebraska. This includes outreach and services to the Little Priest Tribal College and the Nebraska Indian Community College. Dr. Hinojos previously held the position of training director at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Throughout her career, Dr. Hinojos has focused on increasing access to quality mental health services for people of color. She began her work at UNL-CAPS as the Diversity Coordinator and Latinx Outreach Specialist. Prior to starting her doctoral program, Dr. Hinojos worked at a community mental health agency in Kansas City providing mental health services to the Latinx community. She is an active member of the National Latinx Psychological Association. She currently serves on the Standing Committee on Diversity through the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies, in addition to the Training Advisory Committee for the Minority Fellowship Program through the American Psychological Association. Learn more about Healing Roots: Considerations for Mental Health Accessibility and Delivery of Services Across Tribal Communities  

Watch the webinar.   Objectives: Identify the unique challenges encountered by college students from tribal communities Discuss the importance of mental health and health equity related to students attending a tribal college Develop outreach efforts including counseling services to support the mental health of students attending tribal colleges Identify strategies to support the mental health needs of faculty and staff at tribal colleges   Speakers: Dr. Anitra Warrior is the owner of Morningstar Counseling and Consultation in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is from the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma. She earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology in 2015 and has operated her clinic since 2012. Since receiving her Ph.D., Dr. Warrior has established four additional clinics that are now located throughout eastern Nebraska. Morningstar offers counseling on two college campuses, as well as in schools, communities, and other integrated care locations with the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. Clinic sites are based on reservations and in rural and urban settings. Dr. Warrior specializes in treating trauma in children through the utilization of evidenced based practices that have been adapted to the American Indian population. Most recently, Morningstar has become a training site for doctoral candidates with the Munroe-Meyer Institute. This track will focus on integrated care on the reservation as well as provide additional clinical training opportunities in schools, colleges, and in the tribal communities.   Belinda Hinojos, Ph.D., received her bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degree in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas. She completed her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is a staff psychologist and training director with Morningstar. In this role, she provides mental health services to American Indian communities in Nebraska. This includes outreach and services to the Little Priest Tribal College and the Nebraska Indian Community College. Dr. Hinojos previously held the position of training director at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s (UNL) Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Throughout her career, Dr. Hinojos has focused on increasing access to quality mental health services for people of color. She began her work at UNL-CAPS as the Diversity Coordinator and Latinx Outreach Specialist. Prior to starting her doctoral program, Dr. Hinojos worked at a community mental health agency in Kansas City providing mental health services to the Latinx community. She is an active member of the National Latinx Psychological Association. She currently serves on the Standing Committee on Diversity through the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies, in addition to the Training Advisory Committee for the Minority Fellowship Program through the American Psychological Association.   Learn more about Healing Roots: Considerations for Mental Health Accessibility and Delivery of Services Across Tribal Communities

This handout complements Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Students Attending Tribal Colleges, part of the webinar series Healing Roots: Considerations for Mental Health Accessibility and Delivery of Services Across Tribal Communities.  

Download the slides. This presentation provides an orientation to trauma as a social determinant of health.   Watch corresponding presentation Education  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment  

Download the slides. This presentation provides an orientation to education as a social determinant of health.   Watch corresponding presentation Trauma  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment  

Watch the presentation. This presentation provides an orientation to education as a social determinant of health.   Watch corresponding presentation Trauma  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment  

Watch the presentation. This presentation provides an orientation to education as a social determinant of health.   Watch corresponding presentation Education  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment