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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  

Session Overview:  Schools are increasingly interested and engaged in universal mental health screening for students to inform early detection and intervention to promote student well-being. However, given the increase in child and adolescent mental health needs increasing over recent decades, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, social media, racial violence and other recent events, schools are understandably concerned about how they will practically and ethically meet the mental health needs of students if they conduct universal screening. This field example comes from Dr. Natasha Scott who talks about how the Cumberland County School System in North Carolina implemented screening into their school district. View the full learning session on this topic here.    Learning Objectives: Increase understanding of how to prepare for and conduct mental health screening efforts in schools that protect against identifying more need than schools can address. Increase familiarity with strategies to address student mental health needs for those who screen in for potentially needing supports.   Promote cross-state networking and shared learning about how to address student mental health needs after screening in schools.  

The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHAM) created infographics based on data gathered in their recent statewide behavioral telehealth survey. This resource demonstrates the reported rates of behavioral telehealth use patterns prior to and throughout the height of the pandemic. The survey findings underscore the state's need for improved telehealth access and continued training support for Michigan’s behavioral healthcare providers. The CMHAM formed the Michigan Behavioral Telehealth Resource Center to strengthen innovative care delivery models and increase the use of evidence-based technologies to improve access to and the quality of behavioral health care. The Resource Center provides multi-level supports for behavioral telehealth, including an online curated resource library, telehealth alert communications, and a statewide advisory group that facilitates partnerships with Medicaid state leadership staff and national policy institutes. CMHA in partnership with public sector consultants also organized provider/consumer focus groups that offer comprehensive data on telehealth use, satisfaction, and barriers.   

  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    

This workshop recording focuses on the importance of actionable strategies for managing self-care while serving as a youth peer provider. Centered in a holistic definition of self-care that meets each of SAMHSA’s eight dimensions of wellness, this workshop’s facilitator aims to help each peer understand the value and impact of self-care in their peer role. This topic is of importance to the peer workforce because a strong practice of self-care can counteract experiences of burnout and overwhelm in peer positions. Actionable strategies will be shared, including self-reflection tools and self-care resources.

Ethics and boundaries are critical to any profession and are especially important in helping professions. There are specific ethical dilemmas related to supporting youth and young adults with mental health and/or substance use challenges. This workshop recording describes ethics and boundaries in the context of youth peer support, identifies the ethical responsibilities of a peer provider, and discusses strategies to make skilled judgments related to privacy and confidentiality, boundaries of dual relationships, informed consent, mandated reporting, and more. Viewers will come away with a clear understanding of the ethics, guidelines, and boundaries that are essential in youth peer support work.

  Anxiety impacts us and is rooted in many layers of our being:  it is physical, psychological, relational and existential. In Part One of this series of informational and experiential workshops for school and the general mental health workforce, Hala Khouri, author, facilitator, and practitioner, offers a physiological and socio-political framework for anxiety and trauma to support behavioral health providers. Throughout the series, Hala shares tools and practices to transform our stress and anxiety and build capacity and resilience.   “New Year, New Approaches to Anxiety” Learning Series addresses and explores:   Building a culture at work (and home) that values wellbeing Having tools to manage and release stress and anxiety Feeling less overwhelmed and more grounded and inspired Cultivating relationships that are healthy and connected Engaging with the world in a way that reflects your values Building capacity for self and collective care and resilience Finding joy amidst the chaos   In this video recording of Session 1- Trauma Informed Framework for Healing, Managing Anxiety and Building Resilience, the goals are:      Understand anxiety and the stress response; review the physiological framework for how stress and trauma affect the body, mind, and emotions Invite self-reflection on how we are impacted by stress and anxiety Learn somatic tools to get present in the body and release stress and anxiety

Anxiety impacts us and is rooted in many layers of our being:  it is physical, psychological, relational and existential. In Part Two of this series of informational and experiential workshops for school and the general mental health workforce, Hala Khouri, author, facilitator, and practitioner, offers a physiological and socio-political framework for anxiety and trauma to support behavioral health providers. Throughout the series, Hala shares tools and practices to transform our stress and anxiety and build capacity and resilience.   “New Year, New Approaches to Anxiety” Learning Series addresses and explores:   Building a culture at work (and home) that values wellbeing Having tools to manage and release stress and anxiety Feeling less overwhelmed and more grounded and inspired Cultivating relationships that are healthy and connected Engaging with the world in a way that reflects your values Building capacity for self and collective care and resilience Finding joy amidst the chaos   In this video recording of Session 2 - Understanding Your Own Psychology: Self- Awareness for Empowerment and Radical Empathy, the goals are:    Reflect on how you manage stress and what being well means to you  Explore the roots of your stress and anxiety through a personal, interpersonal, and socio-political lens.  Learn how to work with your personal triggers so you can show up with more empathy and accountability  Uncover your internalized beliefs about self-care and caring for others 

Anxiety impacts us and is rooted in many layers of our being:  it is physical, psychological, relational and existential. In Part Three of this series of informational and experiential workshops for school and the general mental health workforce, Hala Khouri, author, facilitator, and practitioner, offers a physiological and socio-political framework for anxiety and trauma to support behavioral health providers. Throughout the series, Hala shares tools and practices to transform our stress and anxiety and build capacity and resilience.   “New Year, New Approaches to Anxiety” Learning Series addresses and explores:   Building a culture at work (and home) that values wellbeing Having tools to manage and release stress and anxiety Feeling less overwhelmed and more grounded and inspired Cultivating relationships that are healthy and connected Engaging with the world in a way that reflects your values Building capacity for self and collective care and resilience Finding joy amidst the chaos   In this video recording of Session 3 - Relationships, Boundaries, and Communication, the goals are:   Understand the difference between codependency and healthy attachment  Learn about the role of transference and countertransference in your work  Co-regulation as the foundation of effective communication  Mirroring and active listening as tools for healthy communication 

Anxiety impacts us and is rooted in many layers of our being:  it is physical, psychological, relational and existential. In Part Four of this series of informational and experiential workshops for school and the general mental health workforce, Hala Khouri, author, facilitator, and practitioner, offers a physiological and socio-political framework for anxiety and trauma to support behavioral health providers. Throughout the series, Hala shares tools and practices to transform our stress and anxiety and build capacity and resilience.   “New Year, New Approaches to Anxiety” Learning Series addresses and explores:   Building a culture at work (and home) that values wellbeing Having tools to manage and release stress and anxiety Feeling less overwhelmed and more grounded and inspired Cultivating relationships that are healthy and connected Engaging with the world in a way that reflects your values Building capacity for self and collective care and resilience Finding joy amidst the chaos   In this video recording of Session 4- Practice, Reflection and Intention Setting the goals are:    Practice communication tools in small groups  Reflect on your personal goals for releasing stress and anxiety  Create an action plan to implement changes and healthy habits in your life 

ABOUT THIS EPISODE In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, we speak with Alison Newman about opioid overdose awareness and prevention. GUEST Alison Newman, MPH Since joining Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) at the University of Washington in 2017, Alison Newman, MPH, has provided training and education on overdose, opioids, and worked on the websites StopOverdose.org and LearnAboutTreatment.org. She specializes in health education and healthcare access around drug use and health.     HOST Christina N. Clayton, LICSW, SUDP, Northwest MHTTC Co-Director Christina Clayton has been working in the behavioral health field since 1993 working with people and programs addressing severe mental health issues, substance use, co-occurring issues, chronic homelessness, integrated care, outreach, physical health, trauma and diversity/equity/inclusion topics. Christina has education and licenses/credentials in clinical social work, mental health and substance use.  She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Instructor for the University of Washington School of Social Work (MSW ’97).  Learn more about MHTTC Staff & Faculty   LEARN MORE Related Content Webinar recording, slides & resources    PODCAST SERIES Discover other episodes in the Putting It Together series here. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this extended interview, we talk with Faculty & Trainers at the SPIRIT Lab at the University of Washington.  SPIRIT stands for Supporting Psychosis Innovation through Research, Implementation, & Training and our Northwest MHTTC team works closely with SPIRIT Lab Faculty as they are core content experts and leaders in that arena. about key training topics for the workforce who support people living with serious mental health conditions.  Hear about a training approach backed by experience and research from a training team committed to helping the workforce feel skilled in serving this population.  They have worked in the field and are passionate about training others. You will hear how knowledge, attitude and skills to perform this important work and increase your effectiveness and perspective.  Come learn best practice strategies that can be implemented in your work with individuals experiencing SMI to support recovery!   Highlights from the discussion: How their background and clinical experience led them to their current positions Trends and themes from the mental health workforce, especially services in the publicly-funded sector  How training topics like these help new staff, seasoned clinicians, all types of teams and leadership provide more effective care, increasing satisfaction & retention Which topics they find are universally applicable to helping people living with serious mental illnesses Inspirations that keep them training in the field and driving their passion to support recovery for those we serve   GUESTS  SHANNON STEWART, LMHC Shannon Stewart graduated from Arizona State University with a dual major in Psychology and Communication and completed a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling at Seattle University. Prior to joining the UW SPIRIT Lab, she worked at Harborview Medical Center providing supported employment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) to adults with persistent and medication-resistant psychosis as well as First Episode Psychosis. She also served as the CBTp Agency Lead for Harborview’s Mental Health and Addiction Services. Shannon’s interests involve understanding/addressing how stigma around serious mental illness creates barriers to access, engagement, therapeutic rapport-building, and recovery. Now as a CBTp trainer with the SPIRIT lab, she is committed to using her personal experience learning CBTp as a community mental health clinician to support other professionals in their learning journey.     JEFFERY ROSKELLEY, LICSW Jeffery Roskelley is a licensed independent clinical social worker training and consulting for the SPIRIT (which stands for Supporting Psychosis Innovation through Research, Implementation and Training) Lab at the University of Washington. Jeff graduated from the University of Utah with a Master of Social Work degree in 2008, and has worked in several different settings including hospice, as a co-occurring assessment specialist at the University of Utah and as a co-occurring specialist for the Lake Whatcom PACT team in Bellingham WA, where he currently resides. Jeff’s area of specialty is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis and for Substance Use Disorder. Since 2013 he has been training Assertive Community Treatment Teams in WA state in co-occurring disorders treatment and cognitive behavioral techniques for severe mental illness. Jeff was trained and received consultation in CBTp with the original Washington state cohort in 2015, trained by Jennifer Gottlieb, PhD, from the Harvard Medical School and provided direct clinical CBTp counseling to clients at Sunrise Mental Health from 2015 to 2018, receiving supervision from Sarah Kopelovich, PhD, from the University of Washington. Currently, Jeff provides individual private counseling in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, addressing a wide range of clinical issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to obsessive compulsive disorder and psychosis. In addition, Jeff is a clinical supervisor for social workers. Finally, last but not least, Jeff is an ardent dog lover and a dabbler in chi gong.   MEL LABELLE III, MA, LMHC Mel LaBelle is currently providing training and consultation for the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) project with a focus on CBTp groups. He graduated from Argosy University, Seattle with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. Prior to joining the UW Psychiatry Department, he has spent the past 10+ years working in non-profit public health and mental health agencies in the Greater Seattle Area. As a licensed mental health counselor Mel has provided CBTp and other evidence-based therapies to individual clients and groups with a focus on LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC. He has also trained and worked as a mHealth Support Specialist for the University of Washington FOCUS study. Mel’s interests involve using the gestalt of a person’s culture, biosocial history, social support system, and belief structure within group therapy to assist the individual, and other group members, in increased awareness, understanding, and personal efficacy.   SARAH KOPELOVICH, PHD Sarah Kopelovich, PhD is a forensically-trained licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Kopelovich is an Associate Professor in the department and holds the Professorship in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis. Her current research is specifically oriented toward implementation and dissemination strategies for psychotherapeutic and psychosocial interventions for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders. She regularly conducts workshops, seminars, and professional consultation across the country for an array of mental health professionals and trainees in CBT for psychosis; Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy; Individual Resiliency Training for First Episode Psychosis; Assertive Community Treatment; and diagnostic, suicide, and violence risk assessment. Dr. Kopelovich completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Serious Mental Illness at Emory University School of Medicine in 2015. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from City University of New York and a terminal Master’s in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York.   The SPIRIT Lab has been providing workforce development to practitioners serving individuals with Serious Mental Illness for more than a decade. Driven by a dedication to advancing recovery for individuals and families affected by psychosis, SPIRIT lab faculty and staff provide training and consultation to an array of behavioral health and allied providers in research-based and culturally informed interventions.   HOST Christina N. Clayton, LICSW, SUDP, Northwest MHTTC Co-Director Christina Clayton has been working in the behavioral health field since 1993 working with people and programs addressing severe mental health issues, substance use, co-occurring issues, chronic homelessness, integrated care, outreach, physical health, trauma and diversity/equity/inclusion topics. Christina has education and licenses/credentials in clinical social work, mental health and substance use.  She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Instructor for the University of Washington School of Social Work (MSW ’97).  Learn more about MHTTC Staff & Faculty   LEARN MORE University of Washington SPIRIT Lab PODCAST SERIES Discover other episodes in the Putting It Together series here. 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  Review this presentation that discussed autism best practices, challenges, and tools that can be used.  Access the slide deck used in this training by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description This talk will describe several of the most common tools for screening and diagnosis of autism. Best practices and gold standard tools will be discussed, however, complexities and challenges that may limit their use in community settings will also be discussed. Some solutions will be proposed, that may work particularly well in under-resourced environments (e.g., rural, or inner city). Trainer Eric Moody, PhD                     Eric J. Moody, PhD, is the Associate Director and a Research Professor at the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND). He received his doctorate in Social Psychology and Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Denver in 2007, and a postdoc at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in autism assessment and public health/epidemiology. Following this postdoc, he joined the Faculty of the Department of Psychiatry, and expanded his research to include public health, community based participatory research, and health disparities. Dr. Moody joined the University of Wyoming, College of Health Sciences in 2018 as the Director of Research and Evaluation for WIND.  In his role at WIND, Dr. Moody oversees all research and evaluation activities. Key among these is the Equality State Research Network (ESRN), which he directs. The ESRN is a community and practice-based research network to advance healthcare in Wyoming using Community-Based Participatory Research techniques. He is also a co-director of the Project SCOPE National Training Initiative, which is disseminating a model to train multi-disciplinary teams to support infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Dr. Moody also serves as a co-director for the Wyoming Family to Family Health Information Center, focusing on a Family Mentorship program and other community-based methods to disseminate high-quality health information.   Dr. Moody's research interests include uncovering the basic mechanisms of social impairment in autism by using psychophysiological methods (e.g., electromyography), exploring novel community-based interventions for those with developmental disabilities, especially for underserved groups, and using observational methods better understand the social factors that contribute to developmental disabilities outcomes. 

The Supportive Housing Virtual Learning Community (VLC) will facilitate learning about long-standing and emerging challenges in Supportive Housing using both interactive learning sessions and an online forum for interaction and engagement among trainers and Learning Community participants.   The goals of the VLC are to support providers in: Gaining a better understanding of their role and the role of landlords in supporting SH Learning additional strategies to retain and train staff who will need to adapt to changing work environments Mastery of outreach techniques in the contemporary environment Recognizing the importance of tenancy skills to supportive housing success and the ability to utilize skills training techniques more effectively

Our September newsletter offers upcoming events on Assertive Community Treatment, addressing provider burnout, and the 988 launch. We also include new resources on peer support, mental health in the criminal justice system, and older adult mental health.

About this Resource:  The Southeast MHTTC Newsletter highlights upcoming events and recently released products as well as shares information on available resources from SAMHSA and the MHTTC network.  The September 2022 issue recognizes National Suicide Prevention Month, Recovery Month, and National Hispanic Heritage Month, highlights our upcoming events and recent products, and provides resources available through the MHTTC Network and SAMHSA to connect individuals to needed treatment and support. 

   Suicide is a growing problem in America's rural communities. Learn more during this one-hour webinar.  To access the slide deck from this presentation, please click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description Suicide has been identified as a serious public health issue that has significant impacts on families and communities. According to the Center for Disease Control suicide rates have increased with nearly 46,000 deaths by suicide in 2020 thus being the 12th leading cause of death in the United States. According to SAMHSA in the year 2020 1.2 million individuals attempted suicide. Individuals who reside in rural and agricultural communities experience higher than average rates of suicide. This webinar will address the issue of suicide in rural and agricultural communities as well as identifying strategies for suicide prevention and postvention intervention. Learning Objectives At the end of this webinar participants will be able to:  Identify the prevalence of suicide in rural communities  Describe conditions and risk/protective factors that contribute to suicide rates in rural communities  Identify successful suicide prevention approaches  Define postvention and identify strategies that can assist individuals, families, rural communities heal following a suicide loss  Trainer Ken Flanagan                       Dr. Kenneth Flanagan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of North Dakota. He currently serves as a curriculum developer for the Mountain Plains Mental Health and Addiction Technology Transfer Centers.  Dr. Flanagan holds a license as a clinical social worker and provides counseling and behavioral management services with a clinical focus on depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and chronic pain. He received his MSW and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. Dr. Flanagan has held a range of clinical and administrative positions in healthcare and community-based organizations.  

About this Resource:  Decades of health advocacy, policy, and research has crystalized the need for recovery-oriented care, particularly for those with severe mental health disorders.  However, less attention has been paid to role of the inpatient care setting in a recovery-oriented system. In this on-demand recording, Dr. Michelle Salyers discusses research and practice related to supporting recovery in inpatient settings, with a focus on learnings from recent nation-wide studies of VA inpatient mental health units and work with clinicians in those settings.

  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. 

This resource booklet has many different resources for suicide prevention, including sections for crisis, learning about suicide and how to help yourself or a friend, finding a therapist, apps and interactive tools for keeping yourself safe, as well as resources for clinicians.

Slides from the session Native Food is Medicine: Providing Emotional/ Resilient Support for AI/AN Youth through the Healing Power of Food. Join us as we share our cultural connection to food, apply a balanced way of eating, and incorporate Indigenous traditions into our lives with the healing power of food. We welcome Dr. Vanessa Quezada (Kickapoo/Chichimeca). She is a pharmacist and founding member of SanArte Healing and Cultura clinic (https://www.sanartecommunity.com). Her work is at the intersections of Native traditional healing, food sovereignty and renewable energy that build more life-giving systems. Participants will become knowledgeable in providing emotional/ resilient support for AI/AN youth. Our school communities will develop healthier eating habits for successful outcomes in and out of the classroom. We will reflect upon our cultural connections to food and discuss the importance of sugar stability in the body as related to mental health support. We will learn how to adapt a balanced way of eating and discuss the role of stress, sleep and exercise. Together, we will develop plans for improving access to our traditional foods. Session #5