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Recording of the event Psychosis-Risk Stigma, originally held on October 12, 2022.   Slide Presentation

Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) is an 11-module manualized program designed to support people living with severe mental health conditions effectively manage mental health symptoms and achieve personally meaningful goals. The program uses psychoeducational, cognitive behavioral, and motivational interventions and techniques to support persons diagnosed with mental health conditions to set and achieve recovery goals (Mueser, 2013).

  Host: Isa Velez Echevarria, PsyD Featured Guest: Adriana Alejandre, LMFT, Founder of Latinx Therapy and Host of Latinx Therapy Podcast   ****Este podcast es en Español.****   We invite you to check in with Isa Velez and Adriana Alejandre as they celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, discuss the importance of providing culturally appropriate services for Hispanic/Latinx communities, and share with listeners a variety of projects and resources specific to supporting behavioral health for Hispanic/Latinx populations.  (Listening time: 18 min., 22 sec.)      Adriana Alejandre, LMFT Adriana Alejandre is a trauma psychotherapist and speaker from Los Angeles, California. She specializes in serving adults who struggle with PTSD and severe traumas at her own private practice. In recent years, she has also offered her services as part of disaster relief efforts for those traumatized and distressed by Hurricane Harvey and the Las Vegas shooting. Adriana is the founder of Latinx Therapy, a national directory of Latinx Therapists and global, bilingual podcast that provides education to combat the stigma of mental health on the ground, and in the digital spaces. Adriana’s expertise has been featured in LA Times, Telemundo, USA Today, the New York Times and Buzzfeed, among many others. In 2019, she won Hispanizice’s TECLA award for Best Social Good Content award, and in 2020 she was one of five Latinx influencers chosen for the #YoSoy Instagram and Hispanic Heritage Foundation award. Adriana’s mission is to create spaces to spark dialogue about mental health struggles and strengths in the Latinx community.   Latinx Therapy Podcast Latinx Therapy Website, Service Provider Directory, & Other Resources

  Host: Isa Velez Echevarria, PsyD Featured Guest: Adriana Alejandre, LMFT, Founder of Latinx Therapy and Host of Latinx Therapy Podcast   ****This podcast was recorded in English.****   We invite you to check in with Isa Velez and Adriana Alejandre as they celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, discuss the importance of providing culturally appropriate services for Hispanic/Latinx communities, and share with listeners a variety of projects and resources specific to supporting behavioral health for Hispanic/Latinx populations.  (Listening time: 20 min., 49 sec.)      Adriana Alejandre, LMFT Adriana Alejandre is a trauma psychotherapist and speaker from Los Angeles, California. She specializes in serving adults who struggle with PTSD and severe traumas at her own private practice. In recent years, she has also offered her services as part of disaster relief efforts for those traumatized and distressed by Hurricane Harvey and the Las Vegas shooting. Adriana is the founder of Latinx Therapy, a national directory of Latinx Therapists and global, bilingual podcast that provides education to combat the stigma of mental health on the ground, and in the digital spaces. Adriana’s expertise has been featured in LA Times, Telemundo, USA Today, the New York Times and Buzzfeed, among many others. In 2019, she won Hispanizice’s TECLA award for Best Social Good Content award, and in 2020 she was one of five Latinx influencers chosen for the #YoSoy Instagram and Hispanic Heritage Foundation award. Adriana’s mission is to create spaces to spark dialogue about mental health struggles and strengths in the Latinx community.   Latinx Therapy Podcast Latinx Therapy Website, Service Provider Directory, & Other Resources

  Host: Isa Velez Echevarria, PsyD Featured Guest: Maureen Dee, MSW, MBA   ****This podcast was recorded in English.****   We invite you to check in with Isa Velez and Maureen Dee as they celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, discuss the importance of providing culturally appropriate services for Hispanic/Latinx communities, and share with listeners a variety of projects and resources specific to supporting behavioral health for Hispanic/Latinx populations.  (Listening time: 41 min., 37 sec.)      Maureen Dee, MSW, MBA Maureen Dee retired in 2019 from her position of Executive Director of Treatment, Prevention and Recovery Programs at Catholic Charities Corporation, in the Diocese of Cleveland.  Since graduating from CWRU/MSASS in 1978 (Master’s in Social Work), she went to work at Catholic Counseling Center in Cleveland, as a bilingual social worker. She subsequently earned an MBA from Cleveland State in 1985. Maureen was born and raised in Uruguay, South America, and is committed to serving the Hispanic Community. Starting with her course of study at MSASS, she specialized in program planning and alcohol treatment. She started various programs for juvenile justice-involved adolescents who presented with a concern about their use of alcohol and/or other drugs. She developed an expertise in the delivery of alcohol and other drug treatment and prevention at Catholic Charities and managed all of Catholic Charities’ behavioral health programs in Cuyahoga County, including 4 Matt Talbot residential treatment centers.  She worked in Cleveland’s Catholic Social Services system for 41 years. Maureen facilitated the start of the first Hispanic Urban Minority Alcohol and Drug Abuse Outpatient Program in Ohio (the Hispanic UMADAOP) which was housed temporarily under Catholic Charities and then became its own 501 C 3 organization under Miguel Prieto.  She helped start Hispanic Alliance, Inc., a consortium of Hispanic-serving organizations to promote collaboration and enhance funding for the needs in the Hispanic community. She was also instrumental in securing the zoning and funding to establish Hispanic UMADAOP’s Casa ALMA residential treatment center for latinos, also the first in Ohio.  She has served on various Ohio State and Cuyahoga County strategic and planning committees, including the Ohio Recovery Council under Governor Richard Celeste which was instrumental in forming the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS); was appointed to serve on the Ohio Chemical Dependency Credentialing Board for 8 years (now the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board); was instrumental in developing the adolescent criteria for determining placement in treatment levels of care (a precursor to the ASAM criteria); was on the Cuyahoga County Service Coordination Team under the Families and Children First Council which coordinated child placements for the Department of Children and Family Services and the Juvenile Court; and was on many other committees and collaborations with the intent of advancing alcohol, other drug addiction and mental health treatment and prevention services for special populations, in particular adolescents and minorities. Maureen currently serves on the Hispanic Roundtable and on the governing boards of LATINA, Inc., the MetroHealth System and the Brittingham Memorial Medical Library at MetroHealth, and is also on the Board of Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center, which serves the HIV/AIDS population.  Maureen is a member of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ Visiting Committee at Case Western Reserve University. She is a mentor for Master’s students in their Leadership Fellows Program and she is also a mentor for College Now first time college-bound Hispanic students transitioning from the Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD).  

  National Center for School Mental Health Advancing School Mental Health Annual Conference Presentation: Effective School-Based Suicide Prevention     DESCRIPTION: Schools are key settings for suicide prevention. Educators, administrators, social workers, counselors, and all school staff play an important role in creating safe schools that support the mental health needs of all students and reduce the risk of suicide. The most effective way to accomplish this is for districts to adopt a comprehensive, culturally relevant, evidence-based approach that incorporates prevention, intervention and postvention strategies. The School-Based Suicide Prevention Learning Collaborative was designed to help school districts apply process improvement principles to their current suicide prevention efforts with the goal to strengthen their comprehensive suicide plan districtwide.       LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Define key components of a comprehensive, culturally relevant school suicide prevention plan Discuss suicide related risks among racial and ethnic minority students  Summarize lessons learned from a Michigan school district that created a suicide prevention plan utilizing this model      PRESENTERS: Sarah McMinn, MSW, LCSW Tandra Rutledge, MA Elizabeth Dodson-Walker, LMSW           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.

Centering Youth Voices & Prioritizing Youth Engagement with PATCH (Providers and Teens Connecting for Health)   DESCRIPTION: Join PATCH as they introduce this webinar series and set the stage for successful youth engagement in school based mental health. You'll learn about the PATCH Model for Youth Engagement and how you too can center youth voice and get a sneak peak of sessions to come for the 2022–2023 school year!     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Learn about PATCH's unique Model for Youth Engagement Identify what makes youth engagement strategies successful Explore ways youth and be centered and involved in school-based mental health      PRESENTER: Erica Koepsel, MA Erica Koepsel is the PATCH Director of Youth Engagement. With a Master of Arts in Gender and Women’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and experience as a sexual health educator for diverse groups of youth in Topeka, KS, and Minneapolis, MN, Erica Koepsel joined the PATCH team in 2015 to continue her passion for improving health education for adolescents and young adults.  In her current role with PATCH, she enjoys combining her background in health education with advocacy while also working with Teen Educators to promote open and honest communication about tough topics.     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.

  This presentation provides an introduction to the assessment and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Access slide deck used during this presentation by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description It will include general information about the diagnosis, common symptoms that parents may raise during office visits, and tools to help providers with diagnosis. The session will also outline the current gold-standard treatment options, with particular focus on the behavioral strategies that are effective in treating symptoms of ADHD. Trainer Andrea Temkin-Yu, Psy.D. Andrea Temkin-Yu, Psy.D., is an Attending Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is a licensed psychologist with expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety, depression, attention-deficit, and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and related conditions. She offers individual and group therapy for children, teens, and young adults. She is a certified therapist in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and offers therapy and groups for parents of youth exhibiting mood or behavioral difficulties. Dr. Temkin-Yu is a member of the Youth Anxiety Center at Weill Cornell Medicine where she participates in clinical care and research focused on youth and young adult populations. Her research has centered on ways to improve accessibility of services provided to parents and families, as well as the use of evidence-based practices across disorders.

About this Resource:  The prevalence and impact of trauma is undeniable. Statistics show that as many as 90% of the people who enter the public behavioral health system have experienced trauma. The adverse childhood experiences study (ACE) demonstrates the correlation between early childhood adversity and negative health outcomes in adulthood. In Part 1 of this series 'Trauma and the Peer Perspective' CPS panelists examined the myriad of ways trauma is defined and how trauma is often addressed within behavioral health systems. Panelists also discussed how systems can create trauma and/or retraumatize those seeking help and shared how trauma informed peer support and services helped them in their recovery journey.   Join us for the remaining sessions in this series:  Thursday, November 10, 2022 (12:00 PM ET) | Trauma and 988/Crisis Services (Register Here)   Thursday, December 8, 2022 (12:00 PM ET) | Trauma and the Holidays (Register Here)

This paper examines strategies for helping formerly incarcerated individuals with mental health challenges and other recovery assistance requirements successfully reenter society.

Treatment planning is important for mental health care as it provides a guide to how services may best be delivered. It serves as an outline of the therapeutic interventions, what is going to be done, when it is going to be done and by whom while considering the client’s needs. In this training you will learn: How to conduct an effective treatment planning meeting Develop SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time specific) goals Understand how to use the information from the assessments to help guide treatment goals Learn more about Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas.  

Pocket Guide: Spirit of Communication: Motivational Interviewing in Native American Communities Topics include the OARS approach (Open-ended strategies, Affirmation, Reflective Listening, Summary), the Four Flavors of Ambivalence, and Motivational Interviewing change processes. Download the guide.

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.

Download the presentation slides here   Session Overview:  1 in 44 school-age children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autistic students are much more likely than non-autistic students to experience mental health challenges, including difficulty with emotion regulation, anxiety, and depression that may be exacerbated by experiences of bullying, victimization, and segregation within schools. There is an urgent need to support the mental and behavioral health of autistic students. In the past year, the SEMHTTC team has disseminated resources related to identifying and supporting mental health challenges in this population, with a specific emphasis on anxiety here. The purpose of this two-part series is to build on the didactic content covered in our earlier learning sessions (learning session 1, learning session 2) and provide more opportunity to cover a case example, engage in discussion, and have ample time for Q&A. In each sessions, we will provide a very brief overview of the prior content we covered (15 minutes), have an in-depth discussion of one case example (15 minutes), and ample time for questions and open conversation related to the mental health of autistic students (25 minutes).    Learning Objectives:  Describe evidence-based approaches to support anxiety in autistic students. Understand different ways that mental health programming can be delivered to autistic students in schools. Identify strategies that may support an autistic student as described within a case example.   About the Speaker:  Katherine Pickard, PhD, received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Michigan State University and completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is currently an assistant professor and licensed psychologist at Emory University and the Marcus Autism Center. Her primary focus is the translation of evidence-based practices into community systems that are naturally positioned to serve children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental delays. Dr. Pickard’s research is grounded in community-engaged research models and guided by dissemination and implementation science. Dr. Pickard leads and collaborates on research examining mechanisms that foster the adoption, implementation and sustainment of evidence-based practices within a variety of community systems, including early intervention and public school systems. She is particularly interested in the role of families and community stakeholders in shaping interventions as they are implemented within the community, and in other factors that impact the reach and sustainability of translation efforts. Clinically, Dr. Pickard has a strong background in supporting individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities across the lifespan. She holds specific expertise in parent-mediated interventions for young children with autism and their families, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for youth with ASD and co-occurring anxiety.

Let’s Talk about Intimate Partner Violence: Overdose Prevention and Intimate Partner Violence–Unique Risks, Needs, and Strategies (Part 4)     DESCRIPTION: Being abused by an intimate partner can increase the risk of accidental overdose while at the same time isolating survivors from potential sources of safety. Additionally, the stigma and criminalization of substance use is often leveraged by unsafe partners to further abuse and control survivors, increasing the risk of harm, marginalization, and overdose. This session will provide an overview of overdose risk factors and how they intersect with intimate partner violence and substance use coercion, as well as how to tailor evidence-based overdose prevention strategies to better support survivors.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify main overdose risk factors in survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). Explain the intersections between IPV and substance user coercion. Describe evidence-based overdose prevention strategies for IPV survivors.     PRESENTER: Gabriela Zapata-Alma, LCSW, CADC, is the Associate Director at the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health, as well as a Lecturer at the University of Chicago, where they direct the Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor Training Program. Gabriela brings over 15 years of experience supporting people impacted by structural and interpersonal violence and their traumatic effects through innovative and evidence-based clinical, housing, resource advocacy, peer-led, and HIV-integrated care programs. Currently, Gabriela authors best practices, leads national capacity-building efforts, and provides trauma-informed policy consultation to advance health equity and social justice.     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.

About this Resource:  In recognition of National Recovery Month, the Southeast Mental Health Technology Transfer Center hosted a panel discussion featuring Certified Peer Specialists providing Peer Support to individuals in dual recovery (from substance use and mental health concerns) at Recovery Community Organizations and Respite Centers. Panelists discussed the challenges and opportunities that present themselves when the focus is on the whole person, and not a primary diagnosis; the resources that are needed to build and maintain a successful community-based dual recovery program; and how communities and behavioral health providers benefit from the programs.

The Early Psychosis Intervention Network (EPINET) is a collaboration of over 100 early psychosis programs across the United States. All EPINET programs collect client data using the Core Assessment Battery (CAB), a collection of evidence-based measures that can assess domains relevant to individuals with early psychosis over time. The WebCAB is a new online data collection tool that makes it easier for clinicians to adopt CAB measures and use these data as part of their clinical practice. The state of Virginia recently adopted the WebCAB across all early psychosis programs within their state. The WebCAB allows Virginia to look at aggregate data across the state and provides CSC programs with an opportunity to compare their populations with others. Learn more about the CAB, WebCAB, and how even a subset of these measures can help enhance clinical interactions with clients and foster shared decision-making. This webinar is offered by the MHTTC Network, in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the Early Psychosis Intervention Network (EPINET), PEPPNET, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Access the slides for this presentation here. View the recording by clicking the play button down below.

View Webinar Recording   On July 16, 2022 the three-digit number for suicide and mental health crises, 988, went live. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a network of more than 200 state and local call centers supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). 988 is part of a broader crisis continuum which includes the hotline, mobile crisis, and crisis stabilization. This webinar gives more information about 988, who should call, why to call, what happens when you call, how it differs from 911, and what the larger mental health crisis response system can do. 

Download Presentation Slides   On July 16, 2022 the three-digit number for suicide and mental health crises, 988, went live. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a network of more than 200 state and local call centers supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). 988 is part of a broader crisis continuum which includes the hotline, mobile crisis, and crisis stabilization. This webinar gives more information about 988, who should call, why to call, what happens when you call, how it differs from 911, and what the larger mental health crisis response system can do. 

PURPOSE This book guides mental health providers working with Latinx communities from México, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. Specifically, it presents unique and specific experiences of Mexican, Guatemalan, Salvadoran, and Honduran communities in the country of origin and the United States and their possible impact on the mental health among these communities. A focus on the intersecting role of oppression, historical trauma, oppressive policies, and current stressors (COVID-19) is explored in the context of mental health considerations. The book serves to better inform providers and clinical educators on how historical contexts can provide unique insights into the mental health experience of Latinx communities.   STATEMENT OF NEED Latinx communities represent the largest minority group in the United States. The latest data from the US Census indicates that there are currently 60.6 million Latinxs in the US, representing 18.5% of the total US population (US Census, 2020). Latinx communities have historically been oppressed due to colonialization, modern-day oppression, and racist political agendas (both in their country of origin and the United States). Latinxs experience multiple stressors affecting their mental health and experience barriers to culturally responsive treatment.   CONTENT OF THE BOOK The book includes a unique look at the intersection of historical contexts and mental health challenges experienced among Latinx communities from México, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. The book also provides useful resources and recommendations for mental health providers and clinical educators to better serve Latinx populations. The chapters on identified countries address specific historical events of the country, migration patterns, indigenous communities, settlement patterns in the U.S., demographics, cultural values, mental health, and substance use-related issues.   BENEFITS FOR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS Improve culturally responsive practices Increase engagement among Latinx populations receiving mental health services Increase wellness among Latinxs receiving mental health services Improve the therapeutic alliance with Latinx populations Recognize the intersection of historical contexts with mental health experiences Include historical contexts in conceptualizations to inform presenting concerns and interventions    

Let’s Talk about Intimate Partner Violence: Working at the Intersections of Substance Use and Intimate Partner Violence–What Every Provider Needs to Know (Part 3)     DESCRIPTION: It has long been recognized that abuse by an intimate partner can have traumatic mental health and substance use effects. Research has found high rates of both past and current intimate partner violence (IPV) among people in substance use disorder and mental health care settings. A growing body of evidence has found that abuse is often targeted at a partner’s substance use and mental health in deliberate attempts to undermine and control survivors and keep them from achieving their recovery goals. These forms of abuse, known as substance use coercion and mental health coercion, not only jeopardize the well-being of survivors and their children, but also compromise the effectiveness of mental health and substance use disorder treatment. This session will clarify the relationship between IPV and substance use, as well as prepare participants to increase awareness of and better support survivors experiencing substance use coercion.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Describe ways of substance use coercion. Explain how substance use and mental health coercion influence in the effectiveness of treatment. Identify how clinicians can support individuals that experienced substance user coercion.     PRESENTER: Gabriela Zapata-Alma, LCSW, CADC, is the Associate Director at the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health, as well as a Lecturer at the University of Chicago, where they direct the Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor Training Program. Gabriela brings over 15 years of experience supporting people impacted by structural and interpersonal violence and their traumatic effects through innovative and evidence-based clinical, housing, resource advocacy, peer-led, and HIV-integrated care programs. Currently, Gabriela authors best practices, leads national capacity-building efforts, and provides trauma-informed policy consultation to advance health equity and social justice.     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.

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.

Saving Young Black Lives: Reversing Suicide Trends is an 8-part limited-series podcast produced in partnership with the New York University McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research. Survivors, family members, researchers, and behavioral health professionals discuss what it will take to stop a growing crisis of Black youth suicide.

Reimagining Wellness: Preventing Suicide Among Black Boys is a four-part vignette series that addresses this alarming trend. These short films, produced in partnership with Never Whisper Justice, feature interviews with experts who share their insights on improving well-being and reducing mental health disparities among this population.