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Every year we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and make strides to helping the broader U.S. society learn more about Hispanics as a group. This is important and we should continue to do so. But to truly begin to impact the health and mental health inequities impacting Latinx, we must go beyond the three F’s that characterize heritage months: food, fun, and festival. We need to better understand the significant differences in the very diverse Latinx community, from generational, linguistic, and acculturation differences among various Latinx subgroups, to geographic differences across the U.S. We must also truly understand that being Latinx is not sufficient to effectively work with Latinx communities, and that non-Latinx providers, who are the majority of providers, can learn to work effectively with the Latinx community. This 1-hour webinar targeted to Latinx and non-Latinx providers will help us begin to “unpack” Latinx diversity and discuss what this diversity means for service provision in health and behavioral health. At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to: 1. Understand significant differences in the very diverse Latinx community, including generational, linguistic, acculturation, and geographic differences. 2. Discuss challenges in assuming that being Latinx is all we need to effectively work with Latinx clients. 3. List strategies to enlist non-Latinx providers in our efforts to address Latinx health and behavioral health inequities. 4. List strategies for increasing the competency and proficiency of all providers who work with Latinx communities.

This presentation will look at creative intervention strategies to address the continually evolving needs in a newcomer campus that works primarily with Latino students. We will discuss the spectrum of “traditional” mental health services as well as best practices that have been implemented, including the therapy bunny, garden, and restorative circles. An overview of the needs of the school and the students will be presented to provide background on the development and implementation of the intervention strategies. The challenges that have arisen, creative solutions that have been adopted and the unexpected successes will be shared to provide participants strategies that they can implement in their settings.   

Dr. Gina Bryanprovides an overview of how nurses support people with persistent and severe mental illness. This PowerPoint slide deck accompanies the recorded webinar Dr. Bryan presented for the Great Lakes MHTTC. The recorded webinar is also available in our Products and Resources Catalog and on our YouTube channel.

Recording of the webinar titled Chop Wood and Carry Water: Key Elements in Progressive Peer Workforce Practice, originally held on July 30, 2019.   Presentation Slides

Recording of the webinar titled "Suicide and Opioids," originally held on September 25, 2019.   Download the slides

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  On August 29th, Dr. Hilary Hodgdon, Director of Research Operations at the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute, talked about the science and the tools that can help school staff identify students at the greatest risk of experiencing significant trauma. This interview-style session was led by the Center for Educational Improvement’s Executive Director Dr. Christine Mason. To download the slides, click here. 

On September 10th, Suzan Mullane, MSEd., Research Associate and Trustee, Center for Educational Improvement, discussed how research has shown that children with mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders and their families face personal, financial, and neighborhood challenges more often than families of children without these disorders. These challenges may make it harder for some parents to give their child the resources they need to thrive. The type of community that families live in, urban versus rural, may increase these challenges. She also addressed better access to mental health care for children and parents in rural areas. To download the slides, click here.   

Infographics describing health and prevention services for students and policies related to mental health screenings.

This webinar focused on available and easily accessible tools, resources, and programming for suicide prevention in schools. From screening tools to safety planning, classroom programs to mobile apps, there are a many resources out there to help you and your students foster a community committed to suicide prevention. Some highlighted programs include QPR, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, The Jason Foundation, and more. Presenter: Tandra Rutledge, MA, certified suicide prevention gatekeeper trainer for the QPR Institute Webinar Slides: Suicide Prevention in Schools Part 2: Tools, Resources, and Programming Transcript: Suicide Prevention in Schools Part 2: Tools, Resources, and Programming

This webinar provides an overview of the evidence-based practice known as Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment and its use in developing Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD).  Presenters:  Louis Kurtz, M.Ed. Co-Director, Great Lakes MHTTC Louis Kurtz is currently the Co-Director for the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC).  He has previously worked for the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in a variety of roles as well as at Eastern Kentucky University.   Bob Meyer, MS. ISyE Technology Transfer Specialist – STR/ORN Bob Meyer is currently the Technology Transfer Specialist with the STR-TA region covering MN, WI and IL.  Bob was the state trainer for the Wisconsin Individual Placement and Support (IPS) project, a team effort with the Department of Health Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the UW-Madison Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education.   Webinar Slides: Employment and Substance Use: The IPS Model  Webinar Transcript: Employment and Substance Use: The IPS Model 

August 28, 2019 Dr. Jay Shore, M.D., M.P.H., hosted this webinar to review best practices in using videoconferencing platforms to deliver telemental health services to individuals. This session provided an overview of the guidelines developed to support the implementation of telemental health services. American Psychiatric Association and American Telemedicine Association best practice guidelines are reviewed in detail. This training session concludes with a review of best practices and skills to use when performing a telemental health visit.  Slide deck Recording   Learning Objectives Be familiar with the recent APA and ATA best practices in telemental health. Understand how to incorporate best practices in telemental health when working with patients.  

This informational webinar will give an overview of the Ohio Masters Series: Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health. This learning collaborative is designed to help Ohio organizations prepare the behavioral health workforce to serve individuals from diverse backgrounds. The four-month training and learning collaborative will give participants the skills they need to improve service delivery, enhance treatment outcomes, and integrate cultural and linguistic competence into their organizational structures.  

Rural Mental Health Disparities and Workforce Implications April 25, 2019 This webinar was part one in a series addressing rural mental health. As the first in the series, this webinar provided a basic introduction to rural mental health. Presenters discusses the definition of rural, rural demographics, and data on rural mental health and mental health disparities. Speakers also presented rural issues of access, acceptability, and availability of rural mental healthcare services. Several resources will be shared for participants to find additional data, policy briefs, funding opportunities, best practices, and toolkits specifically addressing rural mental health. Slide deck Recording  

We invite you to join us for this webinar, which provides foundational knowledge on what are the social determinants of health, why they should be assessed, and how mental health service providers can leverage them for better outcomes. Hear how providers throughout the Pacific Southwest region are addressing the social determinants of health through broad initiatives, service assessments, and strategic partnerships. Journey with us as you gain an understanding of how to identify appropriate partners and collaborate with them on the shared interest of achieving mental health equity. There are many tools and resources highlighted to support your local efforts, as well as ample opportunity to ask questions. Participants: Recognize the connection between the social determinants of health and improved mental health outcomes. Access tools and resources to support appropriate assessment. Explore strategic thinking for community mental health partnerships. Learn what kinds of questions and data will lead them to these partnerships, and how to evaluate the opportunities that exist within them. Establish a framework for incorporating the social determinants of health into their everyday practice.  

      Hard copies of the toolkit are also available. If you'd prefer a hard copy, please reach out to us at [email protected]. This guide provides resources specific to addressing the unique mental health training and technical assistance needs of schools serving rural and remote communities. School administrators, faculty, and support staff are facing increasing pressure to respond to a host of unmet mental health needs of students in K-12 and higher education. In response, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a resource to assist states and schools in addressing mental health and substance use disorders. Underscoring the purpose of the document was a recognition that schools, communities, and families often lack “comprehensive treatment and services for children and youth.” That is particularly true in rural communities. Authors Thomasine Heitkamp Sarah Nielsen Shawnda Schroeder

In this webinar, we describe a community campaign that we developed and evaluated to reduce the treatment delay of Latinos with first-episode of psychosis. We first review the rationale for early intervention of persons with psychotic disorders, especially for high-risk groups that include Latinos residing in the United States. Then we describe our conceptual model of psychosis literacy that guided our campaign. We also point out how we constructed our campaign message using simple everyday language and how we evaluated the different resources of the campaign regarding efficacy and effectiveness. We then describe the key elements of the two-year campaign and report the evaluation of the campaign. We propose ways to improve future campaigns to reduce treatment delay. Our campaign and other initiatives give us hope that we can ease the suffering of persons with early psychosis and their families.

On July 31st, we held a webinar on "Affirming Gender Identity in Clinical Practice". Megan Graham discussed the distinction between sex and gender, and provided a better understanding of the range of gender identities that exist. She also reviewed strategies for providing an open and affirming stance for clients and families to talk about their gender identity, and to help clients to advocate for their needs.

Recording of the webinar titled "Conducting Mental Health Assessments: A Trauma-Informed, Cultural Humility Framework," originally held on June 28, 2019.   Download the slides

Recording of the webinar titled Is Past Prologue? From Insane Asylums to Peer Support Workforce Recording, originally held on June 25, 2019.   Slide Presentation

On July 17th, we held our fifth and final Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) Series webinar on "Motivational Interviewing to Support Recovery." Ken Kraybill provided an overview of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and how to tailor it towards those in recovery. 

Recording of the webinar titled The Logic of Scientific Revolutions: Peer Support Workforce and Mental Health System Transformation, originally held on July 16, 2019.   Slide Presentation

On July 10th, we held our fourth Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) Series webinar on "How to Implement Trauma-Informed Care". Katie Volk discussed the very practical ways individuals and programs can implement trauma-informed care. She also described a framework for understanding the implementation process, discussed key factors that support and inhibit organizational change, and described the process step-by-step.

Aging is a fact of life and it is frequently accompanied by declining health, but it does not always have to be that way. The aging adult is frequently expected to manifest deficits in cognition, and these deficits can be part of a primary brain degenerative process, a psychiatric illness, or physical disease. These conditions either individually or combined interact with each other, meaning that the presence of one can make the other one worse. Any of these conditions along with other social factors, such as the environment where one is born, lives or works, ethnicity, income, support system, level of acculturation, and the degree of health literacy can facilitate or obstruct access to care and eventually influence health outcomes. This presentation will explain the interaction of these conditions in the Latino elderly, and the known barriers coming from the health system and health disparities perspective. The presentation will close with ideas of what you can do at home while working with the Latino elderly, and with a short video of an older Latino woman who will explain her desire to live in spite of her illnesses. With the Latino aging population growing in the US, it is our turn to promote health messages that resonate with their needs and preferences, such as optimism and acceptance, connectedness, independence, and self-worth.