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Alcohol is STILL a Drug: An Exploratory Webinar Series (February 1, 2022) Recording     The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC 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.   DESCRIPTION  Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US.  While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into what we know about the full impact of alcohol overuse and the ways it affects every person in the US.   February 2022 Session: LGBTQ+ Youth and Alcohol Use Despite gains in LGBTQ+ civil rights laws, queer youth continue to experience disparities in health, safety, and SUD issues. This virtual presentation will present what you need to know as a provider about queer youth and alcohol.     SERIES LEARNING OBJECTIVES These are the overall learning objectives for the full 10-session series:  Summarize the current impacts of problematic alcohol use in various/special populations, including pregnant women, youth, rural, and minority populations.  Assess and prioritize alcohol reduction efforts in targeted settings.  Describe the current efforts to curb problematic alcohol use, including best practices in providing treatment.    SPEAKER   De’An Roper, PhD, LCSW-S  pronouns she, her, hers    De’An Roper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Social Work at University of Texas at Arlington. Prior to her academic career, Dr. Roper worked in various systems of care for more than two decades. Her early experience was shaped by working in the LGBTQ+ community during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Later her direct practice included working in criminal justice environments developing treatment programs for people diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. Dr. Roper’s areas of practice expertise include program development, LGBTQ+ cultural competence, service team development and, she provides advanced clinical supervision. Her research interests include, sexual and gender minority health disparities, health risk behaviors, substance abuse, mental health and criminal justice systems. 

Making the Case for Trauma-Informed Care in Schools Recording   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.   DESCRIPTION: Talking about trauma in a school setting can be difficult. There may be resistance from the school or district administration. It may bring up past feelings or memories of one's own trauma history. There are many factors to plan for and address when providing training on trauma-informed practices (TIP) in your school or community. This training will provide strategies for talking about trauma in schools, tips for self-regulation and self-care for trainers and school mental health professionals and needs assessment tools to determine the most important topics to focus on. In addition, the trainer will share implementation guidance for structuring and developing effective TIP training in your school.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Strengthen their understanding of trauma and how it impacts the classroom. 2. Gain strategies for managing the impact of trauma in the classroom. 3. Discuss implementing needs assessments to effectively design TIP training in your school.   SPEAKER:   Stefanie Winfield is an Adjunct Faculty Instructor the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social work. In her past role as School Mental Health Lead for the Mountain Plains MHTTC, Stefanie focused on providing intensive technical assistance and training to educators, teachers administrators and all school staff on ways to improve and enhance school mental health. Stefanie has extensive experience working in schools promoting youth sexual health, conflict and anger management, behavioral health education, and school-based health care. With over 20 years of experience working with nonprofits and community organizations, Stefanie has done everything from grant management and implementation to program and outcome evaluation, training, and facilitation.

Alcohol is STILL a Drug: An Exploratory Webinar Series (December 7, 2021) Recording   The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC 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.     DESCRIPTION  Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US. While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into what we know about the full impact of alcohol overuse and the ways it affects every person in the US.   The December 7, 2021 session will focus on Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment. In this workshop, Joe Rosenfeld will briefly discuss the constant nature of alcohol as an epidemic and the early (pre-1950’s) efforts at treatment and recovery. Then present the emergence of the current Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment system and identify an array of evidence supported practices currently in use.   In the process, Joe will “slay” a long-held treatment practice. But you’ll have to watch to learn which one.   SPEAKER Dr. Joseph Rosenfeld, Psy.D., CRADC., HS-BCP Dr. Rosenfeld is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a Certified Reciprocal Alcoholism and Other Drug Counselor, and Human Services - Board Certified Professional.  He is a Professor in the Addiction Counselor Training Program within the Human Services Department at Elgin Community College.   SERIES LEARNING OBJECTIVES These are the overall learning objectives for the full 10-session series:  Summarize the current impacts of problematic alcohol use in various/special populations, including pregnant women, youth, rural, and minority populations.  Assess and prioritize alcohol reduction efforts in targeted settings.  Describe the current efforts to curb problematic alcohol use, including best practices in providing treatment. 

Monthly e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. The December 2021 issue features the Counselor's Corner blog series, a complete calendar of events, and resources for student mental health.   

  View the presentation recording: Alcohol is STILL a Drug: Medications for AUD The Alcohol is STILL a Drug: Exploratory Webinar Series explores what we know about alcohol use disorder and the ways it affects every person in the U.S. today.  In the November 2, 2022 presentation, Randall Webber, MPH presents an overview of the FDA-approved medications for alcohol use disorder.  Click "Download" above to access the webinar transcript and infographic.    

Integrating ClassroomWISE with a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Framework Recording   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.   ClassroomWISE, a new mental health literacy course developed by the MHTTC Network and the National Center for School Mental Health is a free 3-part training package that assists K-12 educators and school personnel in supporting students' mental health in the classroom and is comprised of a free self-guided online course, video library, resource collection, and website focused on educator mental health literacy. Many schools and districts are already addressing different aspects of school mental health by using various programs, practices and initiatives to support students. ClassroomWISE was designed to integrate and enhance school mental health efforts to provide even greater assistance to students at both the prevention and intervention levels. Each webinar in this series will focus on a different school mental health framework: social emotional learning, trauma informed practices and multi-tiered system of support. Clear examples, tips and discussions will help illustrate the relationship between ClassroomWISE and the specific SMH framework. Participants are welcome to attend the whole series or the individual sessions most aligned with your current SMH practices. This webinar series is for educators, school mental health professionals, school and district decisions makers, and administrators.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Review ClassroomWISE mental health literacy resource. Explore how ClassroomWISE enhances an MTSS framework for school mental health services and supports. Identify talking points and implementation strategies to integrate ClassroomWISE into your school’s MTSS framework Participants are encouraged to visit the ClassroomWISE website in advance of the webinar.   PRESENTER   Stefanie Winfield is an Adjunct Faculty Instructor the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social work. In her past role as School Mental Health Lead for the Mountain Plains MHTTC, Stefanie focused on providing intensive technical assistance and training to educators, teachers administrators and all school staff on ways to improve and enhance school mental health. Stefanie has extensive experience working in schools promoting youth sexual health, conflict and anger management, behavioral health education, and school-based health care. With over 20 years of experience working with nonprofits and community organizations, Stefanie has done everything from grant management and implementation, to program and outcome evaluation, training and facilitation.  

    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.       ClassroomWISE, a new mental health literacy course developed by the MHTTC Network and the National Center for School Mental Health is a free 3-part training package that assists K-12 educators and school personnel in supporting students' mental health in the classroom and is comprised of a free self-guided online course, video library, resource collection, and website focused on educator mental health literacy.   Many schools and districts are already addressing different aspects of school mental health by using various programs, practices and initiatives to support students. ClassroomWISE was designed to integrate and enhance school mental health efforts to provide even greater assistance to students at both the prevention and intervention levels.   Each webinar in this series will focus on a different school mental health framework: social emotional learning, trauma informed practices and multi-tiered system of support. Clear examples, tips and discussions will help illustrate the relationship between ClassroomWISE and the specific SMH framework. Participants are welcome to attend the whole series or the individual sessions most aligned with your current SMH practices. This webinar series is for educators, school mental health professionals, school and district decisions makers, and administrators.       LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Review ClassroomWISE mental health literacy resource. Explore how ClassroomWISE supports existing trauma informed school practices principles, and programs. Identify talking points and implementation strategies to integrate ClassroomWISE into your school’s Trauma informed practices framework Participants are encouraged to visit the ClassroomWISE website in advance of the webinar.       Presenter:          Stefanie Winfield is an Adjunct Faculty Instructor the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social work. In her past role as School Mental Health Lead for the Mountain Plains MHTTC, Stefanie focused on providing intensive technical assistance and training to educators, teachers administrators and all school staff on ways to improve and enhance school mental health. Stefanie has extensive experience working in schools promoting youth sexual health, conflict and anger management, behavioral health education, and school-based health care. With over 20 years of experience working with nonprofits and community organizations, Stefanie has done everything from grant management and implementation  to program and outcome evaluation, training and facilitation.      

  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. DESCRIPTION: ClassroomWISE, a new mental health literacy course developed by the MHTTC Network and the National Center for School Mental Health is a free 3-part training package that assists K-12 educators and school personnel in supporting students' mental health in the classroom and is comprised of a free self-guided online course, video library, resource collection, and website focused on educator mental health literacy. Many schools and districts are already addressing different aspects of school mental health by using various programs, practices and initiatives to support students. ClassroomWISE was designed to integrate and enhance school mental health efforts to provide even greater assistance to students at both the prevention and intervention levels. Each webinar in this series will focus on a different school mental health framework: social emotional learning, trauma informed practices and multi-tiered system of support. Clear examples, tips and discussions will help illustrate the relationship between ClassroomWISE and the specific SMH framework. Participants are welcome to attend the whole series or the individual sessions most aligned with your current SMH practices. This webinar series is for educators, school mental health professionals, school and district decisions makers, and administrators.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Review Classroom WISE mental health literacy resource. Explore how Classroom WISE supports existing school SEL principles, practices and programs. Identify talking points and implementation strategies to integrate Classroom WISE into your school’s SEL framework   Participants are encouraged to visit the Classroom WISE website in advance of the webinar.   Presenter:    Stefanie Winfield is an Adjunct Faculty Instructor the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social work. In her past role as School Mental Health Lead for the Mountain Plains MHTTC, Stefanie focused on providing intensive technical assistance and training to educators, teachers administrators and all school staff on ways to improve and enhance school mental health. Stefanie has extensive experience working in schools promoting youth sexual health, conflict and anger management, behavioral health education, and school-based health care. With over 20 years of experience working with nonprofits and community organizations, Stefanie has done everything from grant management and implementation, to program and outcome evaluation, training and facilitation.  

Electronic newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.  The November 2021 issue features the Counselor's Corner blog series, new products from SAMHSA, and a complete calendar of events. 

    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 series will start with an introduction to Classroom WISE, a new mental health literacy course developed by the MHTTC Network and the National Center for School Mental Health. Classroom WISE is a free 3-part training package that assists K-12 educators and school personnel in supporting students' mental health in the classroom and is comprised of a free self-guided online course, video library, resource collection, and website focused on educator mental health literacy. Many schools and districts are already addressing different aspects of school mental health by using various programs, practices and initiatives to support students. Classroom WISE was designed to integrate and enhance school mental health efforts to provide even greater assistance to students at both the prevention and intervention levels. Following the introduction, each webinar in this series will focus on a different school mental health framework: social emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, and multi-tiered system of support. Clear examples, tips, and discussions will help illustrate the relationship between Classroom Wise and the specific SMH framework. Participants are welcome to attend the whole series or the individual sessions most aligned with your current SMH practices. This webinar series is for educators, school mental health professionals, school and district decisions makers, and administrators.   REGISTRATION LINKS FOR ALL EVENTS IN THE SERIES: Integrating ClassroomWISE with a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Framework November 9, 2021: 10:00–11:00 AM Central Time  Integrating ClassroomWISE with a Trauma-Informed Schools Framework November 16, 2021:  10:00 –11:00 AM Central Time Integrating ClassroomWISE with a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Framework November 30, 2021:  10:00 –11:00 AM Central Time      PRESENTER  Stefanie Winfield is an Adjunct Faculty Instructor the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social work. In her past role as School Mental Health Lead for the Mountain Plains MHTTC, Stefanie focused on providing intensive technical assistance and training to educators, teachers administrators and all school staff on ways to improve and enhance school mental health. Stefanie has extensive experience working in schools promoting youth sexual health, conflict and anger management, behavioral health education, and school-based health care. With over 20 years of experience working with nonprofits and community organizations, Stefanie has done everything from grant management and implementation, to program and outcome evaluation, training and facilitation.  

  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. SEL Journeys provides age-differentiated lessons aligned to the CASEL Framework for Systemic Social and Emotional Learning. The K-12 program uses movement and cultural learning to teach and reinforce SEL concepts via a highly engaging digital platform. SEL Journeys can be used as a stand-alone program, but together with CATCH you have a one-stop solution to support kids’ physical and mental health.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn about the SEL Journeys Program and how to implement it Review foundational knowledge about SEL Explore how to reinforce key SEL ideas throughout the week Learn how SEL Journeys can be a spring board for creativity and peer relationships   LEARN ABOUT AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPLEMENT SEL JOURNEYS Through a partnership with Michigan Health Endowment Fund, CATCH Global Foundation (CGF) is looking for 12 schools in Michigan to implement SEL Journeys this school year at no cost to the school. CGF is also looking for additional schools throughout the country that are interested in piloting the program  and are willing to participate in some very basic program evaluation and data collection. Please reach out to Abby Rose [email protected] for more information.    PRESENTERS   Abby Rose joined CATCH Global Foundation as a Program Manager in 2016. She is responsible for developing and disseminating CATCH’s early childhood and school whole child programs. In addition to her work at CATCH, Abby has been a national trainer for SHAPE America’s Let’s Move! Active Schools Physical Activity Leadership initiative as well as a member of the SHAPE America Physical Activity Council. Previously, Abby was a School Wellness Specialist in the Office of Student Health and Wellness (OSHW) of Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Her main areas of focus were Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programming (CSPAP) and early childhood wellness. Abby was the founding PE teacher and Director of Health and Wellness at Namaste Charter School, a national model of school wellness as a vehicle for student success on the southwest side of Chicago. Abby lives in Chicago and enjoys dancing and staying active with her two young daughters.     Margot Toppen is a visionary leader who works at the intersection of SEL, arts, and physical education. In 2006, Margot developed Dancing with Class, now a highly sought-after program serving hundreds of schools each year. This paved the way for the development of EduMotion: SEL Journeys, a digital platform that delivers an SEL-themed movement curriculum inspired by world cultures. Margot is a dynamic presenter who frequently appears at conferences related to SEL, arts, and physical education. A graduate of Northwestern University, she recently completed Kellogg’s Non-Profit Executive Scholars program, with a focus on innovation and leadership. With a dedication to collective impact, Margot is a founding member of CASEL’s SEL Providers Council and SHAPE America’s Task Force for SEL in Health and Physical Education. She has also served on the Partnerships and Professional Learning Panel for Ingenuity, a leader in arts education advocacy and research. In 2019, she co-presented with Ingenuity at CASEL’s inaugural SEL Exchange. In a past life, Margot worked as a multimedia content producer, and she has enjoyed putting some of those skills back to use with the launch of SEL Journeys.  

Monthly e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. October 2021 issue features October awareness events, Counselor's Corner blog series, and complete calendar of events. 

    The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC 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.   Register to join us on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Eastern). Each session will feature a new expert presenter.    DESCRIPTION  Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US.  While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into what we know about the full impact of alcohol overuse and the ways it affects every person in the US.   PRESENTER Ruby Warrington Ruby Warrington is creator of the term Sober Curious. Author of the 2018 book of the same title, her work has spearheaded a global movement to reevaluate our relationship to alcohol. Other works include Material Girl, Mystical World (2017), The Numinous Astro Deck (June 2019), and The Sober Curious Reset (Dec 2020). With 20+ years’ experience as a lifestyle journalist and editor, Ruby is also the founder of self-publishing imprint Numinous Books, and is known as a true thought leader in the “Now Age” wellness space.  

Socio-cultural trauma is a form of trauma that is not often talked about yet experienced daily by marginalized and oppressed people. The impact of toxic stress on people living with unresolved trauma has been observed to trigger a trauma response of either fight, flight, or freeze. In people of color (BIPOC), these responses have often been mislabeled as defiant rather than protective, oppositional rather than guarded, disinterested but more accurately assessed as emotionally numb. Among mental health providers, awareness of socio-cultural trauma is vital, and treatments must be based on a comprehensive, culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach for individuals, families, and children. This guide was created with funding from the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and is based on material presented by Patricia Parker and Dawn Shelton-Williams on May 18, 2021. WAFCA serves as the Wisconsin partner for the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center.

Psychopharmacology is largely a social intervention, meaning that HOW a treatment takes place is important. (Psychotherapy, on the other hand, is actually a biological intervention.) A placebo is a treatment with a chemically inactive substance that has an effect on an individual. Differences in age, sex, biology, history, and more can all impact the efficacy of medications. For these reasons, it often takes several trials for an individual to find what works for them. There is research on alternative treatments, medications, and even supplements that may provide support for individuals with mental health conditions. This guide was created with funding from the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and is based on material presented by Dr. David Mays on July 13 and 15, 2021. WAFCA serves as the Wisconsin partner for the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center.

  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.   SAMHSA's Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools is a toolkit aimed at being part of a nationwide effort to help the one out of every eleven high school students who attempted suicide in the U.S., according to the CDC Youth Risk Behavioral Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2009–2019.   In this workshop, school districts will be introduced to this toolkit and learn how to design and implement strategies to prevent suicide and prioritize mental health for all students. Participants will have the opportunity to assess their district's current suicide prevention policies and readiness for change. Participants will also learn about a year-long school-based suicide prevention learning collaborative that will help school districts in HHS Region 5 build capacity for measurable and sustainable change using the NIATx model of process improvement.    Learning objectives 1. Learn the key components of a school-based suicide prevention plan 2. Learn the prevention strategies that are responsive to the cultural and language needs of students in their district 3. Assess current district suicide prevention policies and readiness for change      Speaker: Tandra Rutledge Tandra M. Rutledge is a mental health and suicide prevention educator, advocate, and consultant. She is currently the Director of Healthcare Systems Initiatives for Project 2025, a national initiative of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention to reduce the suicide rate by 20% by the year 2025. A highly regarded and trusted mental health expert, Tandra dismantles stigma and cultivates resilience through a social justice and racial equity lens. She transforms individuals, groups, and organizations by fostering deep, honest connections with diverse audiences including healthcare professionals, educators, law enforcement, employers, faith-based organizations, youth, parents, colleges and universities and many others.        

  The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC 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.   Register to join us on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Eastern). Each session will feature a new expert presenter.    DESCRIPTION  Alcohol is STILL a drug.  The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US.  While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into what we know about the full impact of alcohol overuse and the ways it affects every person in the US. Kris Kelly, a peer recovery expert, will launch the series by highlighting September as National Recovery Month and specific resources related to recovery from alcohol use disorder.   PRESENTER Kris Kelly, BS Kris Kelly is a project manager for the Great Lakes Addiction, Mental Health, and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers, a woman in long-term recovery, and subject matter expert on peer-based recovery support services. Kris is also leads the Recovery Community Organization Capacity Building core area for the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence. She has worked with state and local government, recovery community organizations, treatment courts, withdrawal management/detoxification, and clinical treatment developing best practices for integrating recovery supports into systems and services. As a former executive director and director of programs of a Minnesota-based recovery community organization, Kelly is a leader in the peer support movement in Minnesota. Kelly has presented at state and national conferences on topics ranging from supervision in peer-based recovery support services and integrating peer support services into behavioral health organizations to recovery-oriented systems of care.

The latest data on lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender identification reveals that 5.6% of U.S. adults identify as LGBT. Research shows that these populations can face increased rates of trauma and isolation, resulting in higher risk for mental health conditions, substance use, suicidal thoughts and attempts, homelessness, and more, making mental health support a vital resource. With education and increased awareness, providers can help LGBT individuals navigate these challenges and achieve a fulfilling, emotionally healthy life. This guide is based on material presented by Dr. Amney Harper on April 9, 2021, for WAFCA-CE, with funding support from the Great Lakes MHTTC.   WAFCA serves as the Wisconsin node for the Great Lakes MHTTC.  Click "download" above to download the two-sided PDF.

  "Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) occurs in up to 20% of adolescents and represents a risk factor for suicidal behavior; although, many who engage in NSSI are not suicidal. Suicide attempts and deaths continue to rise within adolescents across the United States and represents the 2nd leading cause of death in this age group. The high rates of NSSI and suicidal thoughts/behaviors requires that the professionals who work with adolescents are knowledgeable about these behaviors and equipped to provide best-practice care to help reduce and manage risk.” The guide is based on material presented by Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp on September 29, 2020 for WAFCA-CE, with funding support from MHTTC. WAFCA serves as the Wisconsin partner for the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center.  Click "Download" above to download the two-sided PDF.                     

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a common and often debilitating condition. OCD is among the top ten causes of disability, impacting about 1 in 40 individuals in the United States each year. The compulsions and obsessions characteristic of OCD can be time-consuming and distressing, sometimes causing significant impairments in an individual’s personal and professional life. Some sources estimate that it can take, on average, more than nine years for individuals to receive a correct diagnosis of OCD. Successful treatment requires that professionals are knowledgeable about OCD and well-equipped to provide best-practice care.  This guide was created with funding from the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center. It is based on material presented by Dr. Bradley Riemann on March 16, 2021, for WAFCA-CE, with funding support from the MHTTC.  WAFCA serves as the Wisconsin partner for the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center. Click "Download" above to download the two-sided PDF.

The Great Lakes Current is the monthly e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.  The September 2021 edition features National Recovery Month 2021, the Counselor's Corner blog, a snapshot of Region 5 Recovery Month events, and a calendar of events. 

The Great Lakes Wave podcast channel is available on all of the top podcasting platforms, including Anchor,  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Breaker.  New episodes and podcast series are added regularly!  

  The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC 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. Student mental health support staff have been put in a uniquely difficult position as a result of COVID-19. Many experienced unprecedented professional challenges as they made contact with students and families, navigated unfamiliar technology, and helped their colleagues and students cope. Simultaneously, mental health professionals themselves may have experienced stress related to personal difficulties brought on by health risk or illness, loss of social connection, or competing demands of friends or family. For some, grief and traumatic stress are significant. Mental health professionals are likely to see continued high levels of stress, anxiety and depression in students and staff when school resumes in the fall. TRAILS (Transforming Research in Action to Improve the Lives of Students) will present evidence-based strategies that participants can utilize to support both their own self-care as well as the mental health and wellness of their students and fellow staff members.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES · Evidence-based self-care strategies to cope with challenging times both present and future · Caring for others in a time of crisis: Collective and vicarious trauma · Practicing what we preach: The importance of our own self-care      PRESENTER   Natalie Rodriguez-Quintana is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan’s Department of Psychiatry working with the TRAILS (Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students) program. Natalie’s research is focused on improving access and delivery of effective mental health services for youth.  Natalie’s clinical expertise is in the treatment of depression and anxiety across the lifespan using cognitive behavioral therapy. She has worked as a trainer, coach, and consultant in a variety of settings          

  The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC 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. TRAILS (Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students) is working to make effective mental health services accessible to all students with school-based solutions that are cost-effective and sustainable. Through training and ongoing support, TRAILS partners with schools to implement school-appropriate mental health programs grounded in cognitive behavioral and mindfulness practices -- techniques proven to promote students’ social and emotional competencies and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Topics to be discussed include: ● Brief program history ● Multi-tiered approach to reach all students ● The TRAILS sustainability model: training + resources + support ● TRAILS replication and national scaling     LEARNING OBJECTIVES   Participants will learn how TRAILS programming can foster mental health awareness for all students, improve equity in mental health and healthcare access, and help schools more efficiently identify needing additional support and connect them to appropriate services.   PRESENTER   Elizabeth Koschmann, PhD, is a faculty member in the U-M Department of Psychiatry and the Director of TRAILS (Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students) – a program that works to implement evidence-based mental health practices to K-12 schools. Elizabeth’s research is focused on identification of ways to improve community access to effective mental health care, particularly by training school professionals in best practices. Elizabeth’s area of clinical expertise is in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and PTSD in children and adolescents using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. She has worked extensively as a trainer and consultant for a variety of academic and community-based audiences, including providers working primarily with youth in foster care; and is a lead investigator on a number of state and federal research grants evaluating mental health implementation models.