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At this session of the 2022 ABC Summit, Julie Wayman and Dr. Molly Lopez provide an overview of the Texas school mental health framework and highlight resources available to support Texas districts and campuses in developing a comprehensive school mental health system. Ashton Millet and Chelsea Sorensen highlight new resources that support districts in selecting evidence-based practices, programs, and training and identifying community-based resources.   Download the slides

At this session of the 2022 ABC Summit, representatives different divisions of TEA share ways they are partnering to support school mental health and highlight different resources available to local districts and campuses. Representatives include the Director for Restorative Discipline Practices, Program Manager for Counselor Support, Program Manager for Special Education, State Coordinator from the Highly Mobile and At-Risk Division, and the State Coordinator from the Project AWARE Expansion Consortium.   Download the handout TIER Mental Health Module Guide TIER Behavior Module Guide

In this session of the 2022 ABC Summit, district leaders across four communities share the universal supports that have been put in place for students through Project AWARE in Texas, the barriers they experienced, how they overcame those barriers, and some of their lessons for others looking to put universal school mental health practices in place.

New Resource! Please feel free to share with anyone that might be interested. The UW SMART Center Speaker Series brought esteemed scholars virtually to elevate our understanding of issues related to school mental health and critical topics in education. The school mental health supplement to the Northwest MHTTC co-sponsored the UW SMART Center's 2022 Virtual Speaker Series. Originally a series of in-person events, we moved these presentations to a virtual format due to COVID-19. Full Series details can be accessed here. Learn more about the UW SMART Center here.   Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

  The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   The October 2022 issue closes out our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (observed Sept.15-Oct.15) with new episodes of the Checking In Podcast. This issue also features information and resources that support National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Bullying Prevention Month. You will also find links to all the upcoming events and trainings for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. 

The October issue of Northwest News provides information on Mental Illness Awareness Week, Substance Abuse Prevention Month, and other observances throughout the month. We also include information on upcoming MHTTC, SAMHSA and partner events, a new online course, free resources, and a survey for providers using telehealth in behavioral health services.

Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year!   There are two options for how to approach this new year. We can tiptoe quiet as a mouse, surveying our surroundings for potential dangers, pitfalls or setbacks. Or, we can step in confidently to this new year, knowing we have triumphed over some tumultuous times so we definitely got this.   We believe you’ve all got this! And, it’s not because we are overly optimistic. It is because we know you are not doing it alone. We are part of your team, providing tools and resources to help you support your students and yourselves.   As we put finishing touches on our Year 5 programming, we invite you to revisit trainings or find new-to-you resources in this issue. You can also let us know what topics are on your mind as we plan for the coming year.   Wishing you all the best as the new school year kicks off! Sign up for our School Mental Health Newsletter!  Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our monthly newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 in the United States to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans in the United States. While Hispanics have made and continue to make significant contributions to society, health inequities persist. This year, join the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) and the Great Lakes MHTTC in our learning challenge as we seek to gain a better understanding of the Hispanic heritage, culture, barriers to behavioral health care, and how to address the systemic inequities faced by this growing population.   Connect with us on Facebook and share your most impactful and motivating takeaways from participating in the challenge!   This educational resource was created by OACBHA in partnership with the Great Lakes MHTTC. 

Mental health training in the workplace can be “culture changing.” The goal of such trainings should be to open conversations about mental health, to normalize its prevalence in the workplace; and to equip people with tools to create a safe, engaged, productive workplace. This course is designed to educate people on common mental illnesses, symptoms and behaviors associated with mental health conditions. In addition, we focus on stigma surrounding mental health and serious mental illness and how to combat it as well as how to approach people experiencing difficulty with their mental health. The aim of mental health awareness training is to help participants recognize potential signs of distress. The idea is not for them to become experts in mental health, but to identify if someone may need support, to express empathy and point the individual towards potential resources.   This module along with the rest of its series (Behavioral Health and Substance Use Awareness in the Workplace) are available on HealtheKnowledge. Learn more about HealtheKnowledge & sign up for modules here: HealtheKnowledge Courses    

Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that's thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). Unfortunately, negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have a mental health condition are common. In this session we will focus on ways to overcome the stigma and the resulting barriers to getting help, as well as steps to cope with stigma. This module along with the rest of its series (Behavioral Health and Substance Use Awareness in the Workplace) are available on HealtheKnowledge. Learn more about HealtheKnowledge & sign up for modules here: HealtheKnowledge Courses    

People with mental health and substance use conditions can and do recover. In this session we will explore the recovery model and its individualized approach. We will discuss the basics of recovery—principles, philosophy, practices and how to demonstrate empathy and collaboration in building a culture that is conducive to recovery. This module along with the rest of its series (Behavioral Health and Substance Use Awareness in the Workplace) are available on HealtheKnowledge. Learn more about HealtheKnowledge & sign up for modules here: HealtheKnowledge Courses    

This session will train employees to recognize and engage individuals with mental health conditions and substance use issues in the workplace. Being able to provide them with resources to seek care, or help fellow employees seek care is critical. In this session participants will be equipped with tools to create a safe, engaged, productive workplace. This module along with the rest of its series (Behavioral Health and Substance Use Awareness in the Workplace) are available on HealtheKnowledge. Learn more about HealtheKnowledge & sign up for modules here: HealtheKnowledge Courses  

Substance use and mental health conditions can make daily activities difficult and impair a person’s ability to work, interact with family and fulfill other major life functions. Prevention focuses on helping individuals develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need to make good choices or change harmful behaviors. In this session participants will learn the importance of prevention and increase awareness of key factors that contribute to problems and crises associated with behavioral health conditions. This module along with the rest of its series (Behavioral Health and Substance Use Awareness in the Workplace) are available on HealtheKnowledge. Learn more about HealtheKnowledge & sign up for modules here: HealtheKnowledge Courses  

  This series is designed to educate employers and employees about mental health and substance use issues that may arise in the workplace and how to manage them. It is not designed for the mental health professional, and this series does not train the viewer to diagnose, only to recognize and respond.   Behavioral health and substance use are common occurrences. Everyone in the workplace can make an impact by learning more about these conditions, working to reduce stigma, and learning how to talk to a coworker who might be struggling and help them to access supportive resources.   Modules include: Mental Health Awareness Overcoming Stigma The Recovery Model Mental Health Crisis and De-Escalation Substance Use Awareness Behavioral Health and Substance Use Prevention   All modules are available on HealtheKnowledge. Learn more about HealtheKnowledge & sign up for modules here: HealtheKnowledge Courses    

  The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   The September 2022 issue celebrates National Recovery Month and the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month (observed Sept.15-Oct.15). This issue also features new products, such as the Alcohol Is Still a Drug webinar series flipbook and the MHTTC Network's Cultural Inclusiveness and Equity WISE companion training series. Don't miss SAMHSA Assistant Secretary, Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon's video address in honor of National Recovery Month. You will also find links to all the upcoming events and trainings for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. 

The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.     Let’s Talk about Intimate Partner Violence: Integrating Culturally Responsive Approaches for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence within Mental Health Services and Organizations (Part 2)     DESCRIPTION: There is no question that the experience of domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) is traumatic and, oftentimes, isolating. When survivors access services, this process can also be isolating, especially if those services are not culturally responsive. As mental health professionals, it is important to have an understanding of both the impacts of power and control dynamics as well as how social and cultural norms influence survivors’ and their families perceptions of these experiences. Service providers must be aware of how their biases may interfere with their ability to effectively engage with survivors. This session will define the core elements of culturally responsive services and identify examples of supportive approaches for survivors of DV and IPV.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Define culturally responsive services for DV and IPV survivors in mental health settings Identify at least two examples of culturally responsive approaches to support survivors of DV and IPV     TRAINING RECORDINGS: Check out the recording of the first session in this two-part series! Let’s Talk about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Offering Accessible, Trauma-Informed, and Culturally Responsive Supports     SPEAKER:   Victoria “Tori” Wynecoop-Abrahamson (she/her) is a citizen of the Spokane Tribe located in Eastern Washington State and the Training and Technical Assistance Manager at the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health (NCDVTMH). She began her advocacy journey during her undergraduate career at Illinois College by establishing a sexual assault support group in response to the #MeToo movement. After graduation, she returned home to the Spokane Indian Reservation and worked as a Domestic Violence Advocate providing assistance to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, stalking, and elder abuse. Assistance for survivors often included accessing resources for civil and criminal court cases, mental health support, and substance use services. This position encouraged Tori to pursue and complete a Master of Social Work at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. Prior to joining NCDVTMH, Tori provided SAMHSA-funded training and technical assistance to tribal communities and nations with a focus on building program capacity and sustainability in the areas of suicide prevention, substance use, and mental health.

Compassion Fatigue This video from our partners at People Incorporated Training Institute defines compassion fatigue, explains causes and symptoms of those experiencing compassion fatigue, and offers evidence-based practices to help mental health professionals identify and address compassion fatigue in themselves and others. (Watch time: 45 min.)  

El Northwest MHTTC se complace en copatrocinar la serie anual de oradores 2022 del UW SMART Center. Originalmente una serie de eventos presenciales, hemos trasladado estas presentaciones a un formato virtual debido al COVID-19. Descripción: Las pandemias duales de COVID-19 y el racismo han servido como duros recordatorios de las desigualdades en nuestra sociedad. Estas pandemias han exacerbado las disparidades de los grupos más vulnerables y marginados, incluidos aquellos que ocupan la intersección de la raza y la discapacidad. Esto también es cierto para las disparidades continuas en el autismo que debemos tener en cuenta y que han contribuido a un acceso diferencial a un diagnóstico oportuno, experiencias con los servicios y peores resultados para algunos niños y familias que son racial y lingüísticamente diversos.Esta presentación abordará cómo el racismo estructural y el sesgo implícito probablemente han contribuido a estas disparidades, además de plantear soluciones potenciales y los próximos pasos para que el campo aborde estos problemas desconcertantes.   Recursos: PDF de presentación   Objetivos: Comprender las diferencias entre el sesgo implícito y el racismo estructural. Examinar las relaciones entre los prejuicios raciales y el acceso a los servicios para niños autistas minoritarios. Identificar los próximos pasos y soluciones potenciales para abordar las disparidades en la investigación y los servicios del autismo. Obtenga más información sobre otros eventos de la serie aquí  

El Northwest MHTTC se complace en copatrocinar la serie anual de oradores 2022 del UW SMART Center. Originalmente una serie de eventos presenciales, hemos trasladado estas presentaciones a un formato virtual debido al COVID-19. Atención plena para maestros durante tiempos difíciles: desarrollar resiliencia con enseñanza compasiva La resiliencia es la capacidad de adaptarse con éxito a situaciones desafiantes sin efectos negativos a largo plazo, y hoy nuestros estudiantes y maestros necesitan resiliencia más que nunca. En esencia, la enseñanza es una práctica emocional. La dinámica social y emocional del aula juega un papel clave para promover el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y fomentar el comportamiento prosocial. Basándose en la investigación básica y aplicada en los campos de la neurociencia, la psicología y la educación, esta charla proporcionará información valiosa sobre cómo los enfoques basados ​​en la atención plena y la compasión pueden ayudar a los maestros a manejar las demandas estresantes del aula, cultivar un entorno de aprendizaje excepcional y revitalizar enseñando y aprendiendo.   Recursos: PDF de presentación   Objetivos: Describir la importancia de la emoción en la educación. Describir cómo la emoción afecta el cerebro y el aprendizaje. Definir atención plena. Describir los efectos de la atención plena en el funcionamiento del cerebro y la regulación de las emociones. Practique varias prácticas simples basadas en la atención plena. Describir cómo las prácticas basadas en la atención plena ayudan a los maestros a manejar el estrés. Describir cómo las prácticas basadas en la atención plena ayudan a los maestros a brindar apoyo social y emocional a sus alumnos. Describa cómo introducir prácticas de atención plena a los estudiantes para ayudarlos a calmar sus cuerpos y enfocar sus mentes. Obtenga más información sobre otros eventos de la serie aquí  

El Northwest MHTTC se complace en copatrocinar la serie anual de oradores 2022 del UW SMART Center. Originalmente una serie de eventos presenciales, hemos trasladado estas presentaciones a un formato virtual debido al COVID-19. Recursos: PDF de presentación   Objetivos: Definir la tasa a la que estamos suspendiendo a los niños pequeños y la desproporcionalidad. Describir y ofrecer una mejor comprensión del sesgo de la desproporcionalidad de la suspensión. Colaborar con las familias y otros educadores para atender mejor las necesidades de todos los niños. Obtenga más información sobre otros eventos de la serie aquí  

The Northwest MHTTC School Mental Health Team invited Dr. Sabine Thomas and Katrice Thabet-Chapin M.Ed., Ed.S., NCSP to come back for the Anchored in Our Roots Series Finale. As the end of the school year was approaching in June 2022, we listened to the co-authors share about the lessons learned though their virtual community healing sessions that have promoted wholesome practices through turbulent times, and resources to use to further strengthen ancestral healing connections.   Learning Objective: Participants were invited to identify and apply at least one of their own ancestral self-care practices that can be integrated into their daily or weekly routine. >>> Click Here to Learn More and Access All Learning Materials <<< Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

This is toolkit accompanies the Cultural Competence and Community Inclusion webinar. Watch the webinar and view the presentation here.  

This informational brief was created by our partners at the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA). The content of this brief was developed from the information provided in a Great Lakes MHTTC training of the same name that was presented by Amney Harper, PhD and Liz Cannon, PhD in June 2022.     Liz Cannon, PhD Dr. Liz Cannon is the Director of the UW Oshkosh LGBTQ+ Resource Center and a senior lecturer in Women’s and Gender Studies.  Amney also administers the LGBTQ Studies certificate program and teaches courses such as Two Spirit Lives and Introduction to LGBTQ Studies. Ey has been developing curriculum for SAFE trainings at UWO for 24 years, and ey started the Resource Center in 2008.   Amney Haper, PhD Amney Harper, Ph.D. is a Full Professor, Graduate Program Coordinator, and Co-Chair of the Department of Counseling and Human Services at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She also teaches for the LGBTQ Certificate in the Women and Gender Studies Department. She graduated with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Auburn University in May of 2008.  Amney engages in a variety of service and scholarly work related to Social Justice and Multicultural Considerations. She serves as a SAFE trainer and a Trans Safe Trainer on campus and is active and involved in a variety of other LGBTQ+ committees, including the LGBTQ Advocacy Council, the Campus Pride Index Taskforce, the LGBTQ+ Resource Center Advisory Board, and the TransAction Committee.  Amney has presented and published widely on LGBTQ+, Multicultural, and Social Justice topics.        The Great Lakes MHTTC has provided this product for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. It was created in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.   Developed in partnership with OACHBA.         

  The Great Lakes Current is the e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.   The August 2022 issue features content related to the nationwide transition to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the Great Lakes MHTTC's newly released Classroom WISE Discussion Guide, the new CDC drug overdose disparities report, and SAMSHA's "Talk. They Hear You."® youth substance use prevention campaign. You will also find links to all the upcoming events and trainings for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.