Products and Resources Catalog

This presentation by Southeast MHTTC Director, Dr. Ben Druss, and Deputy Director, Dr. Janet Cummings gives an overview of the center's scope of work, areas of focus, and activities. 

The National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center is proud to present Mental Health Bytes; a series of short videos discussing mental health topics around Hispanic and Latinos.   We know that you are busy, that is why we are giving you bytes of information to be acquainted for and for your clients.   In this video, Dr. Zayas shares valuable insight on young Latinas regarding suicide attempt, and some strategies that you can implement as providers.  If you want more information here are some resources:   Zayas, L. (2011). Latinas attempting suicide: When cultures, families, and daughters collide. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.    Zayas, L. (2015). Forgotten citizens: Deportation, children, and the making of American exiles and orphans. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.   If someone needs help you can share the Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (English) 1-888-628-9454 (Spanish).

      Hard copies of the toolkit are also available. If you'd prefer a hard copy, please reach out to us at [email protected]. This toolkit is a blueprint for school mental health services and will guide community members, schools, local leaders, and districts through 10 best practices, including strategies for implementing, funding, and sustaining mental health services in both rural and urban schools.

Webinar Summary The Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) is part of a national network funded by SAMHSA to provide training and technical assistance (TA) to mental health treatment providers in Health and Human Services Region 5, which covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.  Join our introductory webinar to learn more about our team, the structure of our Center, and regional training and TA needs. Hear more about our supplemental initiative focused  on school-based mental health will also be presented.  You will also learn to access training and TA through your state provider association. 

Crisis and loss are common in the lives of students, whether due to a death or crisis involving a student's individual family or one that affects the entire school community. Major events have the potential to cause short- and long-term effects on the psychological functioning, academic achievement, emotional adjustment, health, and developmental trajectory of students. Classroom educators and other school professionals can play a vital role in providing important support to students to promote their understanding of the event, minimize the academic impact through academic accommodations, help them learn coping strategies to accelerate their adjustment and minimize their distress, and minimize maladaptive coping mechanisms and behavioral difficulties. Yet most educators and other school professionals have had limited to no professional training in how to support students in the aftermath of crisis and loss. This workshop helps school professionals learn basic skills in how to talk with and support individual students or the entire class/school as they struggle to understand and cope with a crisis or loss in their lives. Dr. Schonfeld draws on over 30 years' experience in school crisis response and pediatric bereavement to illustrate key points.  

As we launch into Spring 2019, we are excited to share several learning events with you. We're hosting upcoming webinars on co-occurring disorder, school crisis, and low-barrier mental health services. We hope you will join us and your peers for communities of practice on cultural and linguistic competence. And we're attending upcoming conferences in the region -- we look forward to the chance to meet you there.

Want to figure out how to create and develop policies that contribute to trauma-informed school environments? Tasked with ensuring trauma-informed  work is sustainable and scalable at your school, district office, agency, department, or organization? During this session, we'll explore the four choice points leaders face; tips  for successful policy development and implementation; and examples of current policy at the local, district, state, and federal levels from which you can choose and use for your own work. Additional resources include: Creating Trauma-Informed Policies: A Practice Guide for School & Mental Health Leadership: Guide and Infographic.  

Mental Health and Student Learning Outcomes Webinar Series #2 Join nationally recognized suicide prevention advocates Leah Harris and Kelechi Ubozoh in exploring what a trauma-informed suicide prevention approach for educators might look like. This webinar begins with the perspective of a young person with lived experience of suicidal thoughts. Presenters identify common myths and misconceptions about students and suicide, and explore the vital importance of including students as partners in suicide prevention efforts. Examples of promising student-led initiatives, including peer-to-peer programs and school awareness campaigns, are provided.   Learning Objectives: Identify several myths or stereotypes about suicide and students Explore a framework for understanding suicide prevention through a trauma-informed and healing-centered lens Understand the links between trauma, toxic stress, and suicide and the latest findings in neuroscience that cite connectedness as a vital protective factor Describe the central values of trauma-informed practice and how to apply them to suicide prevention efforts in educational settings Name examples of model student-led suicide prevention programs and campaigns    

This resource, developed by a workgroup across the MHTTC Network, is designed to help schools better support students and families in the aftermath of violence and trauma. It provides strategies to assist schools with readiness, response, and recovery to help a school community support resilience in the event of a tragedy. It offers places to turn for more resources and discusses terminology and concepts related to suicide and grief. Finally, it highlights the importance of providing culturally responsive services, with example cultural considerations for schools to help Hispanic/Latino students struggling with grief and trauma.

Access for resources and learning sessions about how to navigate the intersections of school violence, trauma, and suicide.

This handout summarizes the research that links student mental health to academic outcomes. This research brief charts the effects of untreated mental health challenges on academic achievement, GPA, test scores, attendance, and graduation.

This month's newsletter highlights several upcoming webinars from our center, provides information about accessing onsite learning experiences with our team and partners.

These resources support those seeking care on their own behalf and those providing care to others.  There are culturally specific resources for Muslim communities and broader resources for all those who are impacted by these events.  There are resources for educators, parents, youth and young adults, and healthcare providers.  Several resources can be used to support the students in our schools. Those seeking additional support for trauma and bereavement are invited to contact us. We can provide direct assistance and linkages with other regional centers.

This one-page (two-sided) informational document gives an overview of Michigan's mental health infrastructure, funding, and major conferences in 2019, effective March 2019.

This one-page (two-sided) informational document gives an overview of Minnesota's mental health infrastructure, funding, and major conferences in 2019, effective March 2019.

The family navigator model is a peer-based, flexible approach to supporting families in which a child has a health or developmental challenge or disability. This guide is designed to support education agencies and school leaders interested in building or enhancing a family navigator program. Family-driven, youth-guided, culturally responsive support is a guiding principle of this document. It includes:   Overview of the model Special considerations for schools Guiding principles and best practices Practical tools for developing a program Links to more than 30 national and Pacific Southwest-specific resources This guide was developed by the Pacific Southwest MHTTC in partnership with Millie Sweeney, MS, from the Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association (FREDLA).  

Our February newsletter features several upcoming events and new resources for Black History Month. We also announce the release of new products and resources on cultural and linguistic competence, family engagement, and student mental health championship.

In this short 5-7 minute video scripted, conceptualized and facilitated by youth from Long Beach, CA, young people describe why school mental health championship is vital to student mental health and the challenges and key success factors that contribute to adults showing up as allies to young people in their mental health championship & leadership. Produced by Youth Leadership Institute. --- Attributions --- Music: "Wavy Glass" by Podington Bear via FreeMusicArchive.org (Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License) http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Meet_Podington_Bear_Box_Set_Disc_1/12_Wavy_Glass_1687 Graphics: Designed by Vectorpocket https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/vector-cartoon-background-empty-school-classroom_2890966.htm Designed by Freepik https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/city-at-night-and-day-illustration_829621.htm https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/school-building_805937.htm https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/background-of-boy-typing-on-laptop_1091783.htm

PDF of powerpoint slides which explain the Mid-America Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC).

Check out the accompanying infographic as a quick go-to as you develop and implement your trauma-informed policy. This one-page graphic offers a refresher on the four choice points and guiding questions. The infographic is designed to be used along with the full guide to boost your planning and practice.

Creating compassionate policies is a cornerstone strategy of educational leadership. This guide provides a deep dive into developing, implementing, and evaluating trauma-informed and compassionate school policies. It highlights four "choice points" for education and mental health leadership:   Choice Point 1: Names & Definitions Choice Point 2: Platforms & Levers Choice Point 3: Approach Choice Point 4: Match Process to Product   This guide is designed to be hands-on! Each choice point comes with examples, guiding questions for leadership, and practice suggestions to help policy come alive. Also, see the accompanying infographic.   The guide is written especially for Pacific Southwest states and islands, featuring extensive examples of policy and practice from the region.

This is a listing of opportunities currently available from the South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (SSW-MHTTTC) to enhance school-based mental health services and effective collaboration between schools and community-based mental health agencies.

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) are federal laws that protect health privacy and ensure that student records remain confidential. HIPAA and FERPA laws are crucial in protecting student and family health information when building school mental health referral pathways, integrated support systems, and student mental health structures. Some states and islands have implemented additional regulations to these federal laws. This month, we're releasing Part 1 of a two-part HIPAA and FERPA tool. Part 1 helps individuals in Hawai'i, California, Nevada and Arizona quickly access information about state-specific HIPAA and FERPA policies.

To celebrate the new year and start of the legislative session for many Pacific Southwest states and islands, the January 2019 newsletter focuses on Policy & Practice. The resources and news included focus on recent policy, upcoming legislative action, and best implementation practices at the state, local, and organizational levels. Read on to find tools to inform policy- and decision-making.