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  This is a downloadable version of the 30 Days of Mental Health Challenge Calendar. What started as an annual Mid-America MHTTC social media campaign is now an undated daily calendar so that you can work to better your well-being at any time of the year. This calendar is full of daily challenges that aim to build and strengthen your mental well-being and resilience in small steps.   We also have another format for this calendar! You can receive daily emails with each challenge prompt over the course of 30 days. To sign up for the email version of the 30 Days of Mental Health Challenge Calendar, click here.    

Recording of the event Caring for the Caregiver, originally held on June 8, 2022.   Slide Presentation

  Learning objectives: Defining terms - learning gender terminology Theoretical basis and tenants of gender affirmative model Medical interventions available to transitioning youth Learn about effective strategies and engagement of affirmative practice Increasing the clinical and cultural competence of psychologists and allied mental health professionals who will be treating transgender and gender expansive children and youth   Presented by: Andrea Garcia, MA, MS, PLMHP Andrea Garcia, MA, MS, PLMHP is a predoctoral intern in the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Psychology at UNMC. Andrea provides services in the Sleep and Primary Care Clinic. Andrea is a doctoral graduate student from the University of Kansas, School Psychology Program. Andrea’s dissertation research is focused on the neurocognitive outcomes of children prenatally exposed to opioids. Her research has been presented in the state capital research summit and a grant from the Children’s Miracle Network. Andrea’s clinical experience has ranged from working with children with severe emotional disturbances to children with chronic sleep problems. At the end of her clinical rotation at Munroe Meyer Institute, Andrea will pursue a post-doc in pediatric psychology focused on actively promoting the health and psychological well-being of children with complex medical conditions and their families.       Learn more about this series: Tele-Behavioral Health Consultation (TBHC) Primary Care Webinar Series    

To access slide deck, click DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to view the recording Event Description Providers of all occupations render crucial care to individuals in high-stress environments while routinely experiencing secondary traumatic stress and compassion fatigue in the course of delivering care. Unaddressed secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and occupational stress can lead to provider burnout and a diminished capacity to provide highly effective care. This presentation will provide foundational information for providers seeking to increase their ability to experience joy, meaning, and purpose in their work. Trainer Julio Brionez, Ph.D.                     Julio Brionez, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana. He primarily serves at the UWYO university counseling center and in his private practice, JB LLC. Dr. Brionez is a first-generation college student, identifies as Latino, male, and uses he/him pronouns. He specializes in the treatment and prevention of suicide and uses interventions from acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive therapies.  

En Español Stress Management in Children and Teens Worry and anxiety are regular parts of life, but they can also be indications that your child needs more support. The recognition of anxiety disorders in young people has increased significantly over the past 10 years. Approximately 30% of children and adolescents will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their young lives. Knowing the signs and seeking professional help when needed will help to interrupt a progression that can lead to depression, poor school performance, and substance use. Anxiety in Children and Teens Worry and anxiety are regular parts of life, but they can also be indications that your child needs more support. The recognition of anxiety disorders in young people has increased significantly over the past 10 years. Approximately 30% of children and adolescents will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their young lives. Knowing the signs and seeking professional help when needed will help to interrupt a progression that can lead to depression, poor school performance, and substance use. Depression in Children and Teens While people used to think that depression only occurred in adults, we now know that children and adolescents can also experience depression. In fact, on average, approximately 3% of children ages 3-17 have a diagnosis of depression. That rate increases by 6-10% during adolescence. While many children experience down moods, the symptoms of depression should not be ignored. Suicide Warning Signs in Children and Teens Suicide is a serious and real concern among children and teens. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 10-24. Suicide attempts are often related to other mental health conditions, but not always. Particularly among younger children, suicide attempts can be impulsive. Warning signs of suicide or suicidal statements should always be taken seriously and evaluated by a mental health professional. Suicidal feelings are treatable with appropriate intervention and support.

The Tele-Behavioral Health Consultation (TBHC) webinar series seeks to provide primary care providers (PCP) with the tools they need to increase their confidence and competence in managing psychiatric and behavioral health concerns in primary care. This series will assist PCPs in general medication management in primary care, managing pediatric OCD, addressing the effects of social media on youth, and using gender-affirming practices.    This slide deck accompanies the webinar Gender-Affirming Practices in Primary Care. Watch the webinar here. 

  ABOUT THIS RESOURCE In the United States, almost half of all people with substance use disorders also meet criteria for a mental health disorder, and vice versa. Understanding how each disorder impacts the other is imperative to providing effective interventions. In this session, participants will learn about common psychiatric disorders, their symptoms, and treatment, and will analyze how they impact and interact with substance use disorders. Content will explore best practices in supporting people living with co-occurring conditions to promote long term recovery and successful reintegration into their community of choice. Learning Objectives: Identify common psychiatric disorders, prevalent symptoms, and effective treatment interventions Identify the 3 major components of effective treatment for substance use disorders Explain the relationship between mental health and substance use disorders and how they can impact one another Describe risk factors that make a person vulnerable to the development of co-occurring disorders Discuss person-centered care and how it works to supports recovery in persons with co-occurring disorders   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Presentation slides Highlights & Key Concepts Document Whole-Person Care for People Experiencing Homelessness and Opioid Use Disorder Toolkit: Part I, from SAMHSA Power of the Language We Use with People We Serve podcast episode from C4 Innovations with Elizabeth Black "Nuggets" video from Filmbilder.de illustrating the progression of substance use disorders: view on YouTube here and on the creators' website here Infographic on comorbidity Felitti VJ, Anda RF, Nordenberg D, Williamson DF, Spitz AM, Edwards V, Koss MP, Marks JS. Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study. Am J Prev Med. 1998 May;14(4):245-58. doi: 10.1016/s0749-3797(98)00017-8. PMID: 9635069. NIDA. 2018, August 1. Comorbidity: Substance Use Disorders and Other Mental Illnesses DrugFacts. Retrieved from https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/comorbidity-substance-use-disorders-other-mental-illnesses on 2022, May 13. TIP 42: Substance Use Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders. This updated (March 2020) TIP is intended to provide addiction counselors and other providers, supervisors, and administrators with the latest science in the screening, assessment, diagnosis, and management of co-occurring disorders (CODs).   FACILITATOR  Elizabeth Black, LADC Elizabeth Black has worked with and on behalf of marginalized populations for more than 15 years. She holds a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and is a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Ms. Black serves as subject matter expert, trainer, and technical assistance provider for substance use, mental health, and recovery initiatives. Her areas of interest and expertise include harm reduction, medication-assisted treatment, and health and wellness in recovery.   Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

Recording of the event How to Talk to Youth about Race & Racial Trauma, originally held on May 25, 2022.   Slide Presentation

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE In June, the Northwest MHTTC celebrates and offers resources for Pride Month, Juneteenth, PTSD Awareness Month and Men's Health Month. This newsletter also includes information on two upcoming webinar series: Suicide Awareness for LGBTQ Youth & Families, and Supporting the Mental Health of Refugee & Asylee Communities. Other topics include 988 and Early Psychosis resources, the Surgeon General's Health Worker Burnout Advisory, and a new SAMHSA Tobacco-free Toolkit for behavioral health agencies.

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.     Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Logotherapy to Help Clients with Co-Occurring Disorders Recover   DESCRIPTION:  One of the tenets of motivational interviewing is that people change when there is a discrepancy between a current behavior and a goal. Some clients with co-occurring disorders report not having the opportunity to focus on life goals for years, others lack hope that recovery is possible. This presentation focuses on the integration of motivational interviewing and Logo-therapy to help clients recover. Logo-therapy was developed by the renowned psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl. Logotherapy helps clients turn life pain into life purpose.     LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Articulate the principles of motivational Interviewing. Utilize principles of logotherapy to help clients with co-occurring disorders have hope and a sense of purpose in recovery. Integrate techniques from motivational interviewing and logotherapy to help clients recover.     SPEAKER:   Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is the State Project Manager for the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC and PTTC. Mark has worked for 40 years as a social worker, educator, and part of the SUD workforce. He is founder of the Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment and Recovery and co-founder of Serenity Academy of Chicago, the only recovery-oriented high school in Illinois. Mark is also an international speaker, trainer, and consultant in the behavioral health field whose work has reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, and the British Islands.    Recently, Mark Sanders was named as the 2021 recipient of the NAADAC Enlightenment Award in recognition of his outstanding work and contributions to NAADAC, the field of SUD services, and SUD professionals. He is also the recipient of the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health’s 2021 Lawrence Goodman Friend of the Field award in honor of the many years of dedicated service Mark has provided to communities throughout his home state of Illinois.

  ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This is the second of three webinars on the topic of Increasing Cultural Connection with Hispanic and Latinx Clients. This webinar discusses cultural needs and treatment adaptations that can best serve the Hispanic and Latinx populations. Culture has proven to be the foundation of the working relationship with all populations. A positive cultural connection has been proven to increase the success of clinical interventions and prevent early termination. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to gain awareness of the cultural needs and treatment adaptations that can best serve the Hispanic and Latinx populations. In addition to identifying cultural needs, this workshop will also provide options for cultural assessment in the client-clinician-supervisor relationship and within the organization. Lastly, this presentation will provide guidance as to specific cultural adaptations that clinicians can make to their evidence-based practices to increase the success of treatment. Participants in this workshop will be able to: Identify specific cultural needs of the Hispanic and Latinx clients Assess the cultural dynamic of the client-clinician-supervisor relationship Assess the organizational environment to identify cultural adaptation needs Incorporate strategies to effectively engage and intervene with Hispanic and Latinx clients ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Presentation slides  Highlights & Key Concepts Document CLC Assessment Tool: Based on the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (CLAS Standards), from SAMHSA National CLAS Standards – Think Cultural Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services   FACILITATOR Michelle Evans, DSW, LCSW, CADC  Dr. Michelle Evans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider and Evaluator. She has worked in primarily with the Latinx population throughout her career as a child welfare specialist and forensic evaluator and treatment provider. She is currently the Hospital Administrator for Elgin Mental Health Center in Elgin, Illinois, a state forensic psychiatric hospital. She is in private practice at Nickerson & Associates, PC as a bilingual therapist where she treats adults and adolescents with mental health issues, substance abuse issues and sex addictions. She also teaches on these topics at Aurora University and University of Chicago. Previously, she was the Assistant Dean for Health Professions and Public Service at Waubonsee Community College, and she has held other positions within private psychiatric hospitals. Throughout her career, she has worked to increase equity, justice and cultural awareness in these institutions. Michelle Evans earned a Doctor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work degree from Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

  ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This is the third of three webinars on the topic of Increasing Cultural Connection with Hispanic and Latinx Clients. This webinar discusses cultural needs and treatment adaptations that can best serve the Hispanic and Latinx populations. Culture has proven to be the foundation of the working relationship with all populations. A positive cultural connection has been proven to increase the success of clinical interventions and prevent early termination. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to gain awareness of the cultural needs and treatment adaptations that can best serve the Hispanic and Latinx populations. In addition to identifying cultural needs, this workshop will also provide options for cultural assessment in the client-clinician-supervisor relationship and within the organization. Lastly, this presentation will provide guidance as to specific cultural adaptations that clinicians can make to their evidence-based practices to increase the success of treatment. Participants in this workshop will be able to: Identify specific cultural needs of the Hispanic and Latinx clients Assess the cultural dynamic of the client-clinician-supervisor relationship Assess the organizational environment to identify cultural adaptation needs Incorporate strategies to effectively engage and intervene with Hispanic and Latinx clients   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Presentation slides Highlights & Key Concepts Document   Psychiatry.org - DSM-5 Assessment Measures: see the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI)    FACILITATOR Michelle Evans, DSW, LCSW, CADC Dr. Michelle Evans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider and Evaluator. She has worked in primarily with the Latinx population throughout her career as a child welfare specialist and forensic evaluator and treatment provider. She is currently the Hospital Administrator for Elgin Mental Health Center in Elgin, Illinois, a state forensic psychiatric hospital. She is in private practice at Nickerson & Associates, PC as a bilingual therapist where she treats adults and adolescents with mental health issues, substance abuse issues and sex addictions. She also teaches on these topics at Aurora University and University of Chicago. Previously, she was the Assistant Dean for Health Professions and Public Service at Waubonsee Community College, and she has held other positions within private psychiatric hospitals. Throughout her career, she has worked to increase equity, justice and cultural awareness in these institutions. Michelle Evans earned a Doctor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work degree from Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

Recording of the event Postpartum Depression Diagnosis & Treatment in the Black Community, originally held on June 2, 2022.     Slide Presentation

Este producto describe a TARGET, una intervención terapéutica y de educación que se puede adaptar para niñxs, jóvenes y familias latinas que han experimentado eventos traumáticos y/o están experimentando desafíos de salud conductual. Además, provee recomendaciones sobre la utilización de TARGET para proveedores de salud mental que trabajan con la comunidad Latinx.

This factsheet describes TARGET, a therapeutic intervention for regulating the effect of trauma that can be adapted for Latinx children, youths, and families that have experienced traumatic events and/or are experiencing behavioral health challenges. In addition, it provides recommendations for mental health providers that want to provide TARGET to Latinx communities.

Este producto describe a TARGET, una intervención terapéutica y de educación que se puede adaptar para niñxs, jóvenes y familias latinas que han experimentado eventos traumáticos y/o están experimentando desafíos de salud conductual. Además, provee recomendaciones sobre la utilización de TARGET para proveedores de salud mental que trabajan con la comunidad Latinx.

This factsheet describes TARGET, a therapeutic intervention for regulating the effect of trauma that can be adapted for Latinx children, youths, and families that have experienced traumatic events and/or are experiencing behavioral health challenges. In addition, it provides recommendations for mental health providers that want to provide TARGET to Latinx communities.

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.   Alcohol is STILL a Drug: An Exploratory Webinar Series (June 7, 2022) Recording   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     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.      TRAINER Tim Devitt, Psy.D., LCPC, CADC, has a 30+ year commitment to providing and leading recovery-oriented mental health and substance use services, including integrated mental health and substance use treatment, permanent supported housing, assertive community treatment, and substance use outpatient and intensive outpatient programing. Tim has presented nationally and co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles and a book chapter on the integration of evidence-based practices to best meet the comprehensive needs of people with substance use and mental health conditions. Tim is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), a lecturer at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, The University of Chicago, and a board member of Serenity Academy Chicago, a 501(c)(3) with the mission to launch Alternative Peer Groups (APGs) and a recovery high school in Chicago. 

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE Many peer specialists are supervised by clinicians who do not identify as having the lived experience of recovery. In this webinar, Pat Deegan describes best practices for supervisors of peer specialists and introduces tools to help peer specialists and supervisors remain on track in their work together. The webinar recording will be of interest to supervisors and peer specialists, but all are welcome. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Presentation slides Supervisor Checklist for Peer Supporters Highlights & Key Concepts Document  The Icarus Project: Madness and Oppression. Disponible en español: Locura y opresión Transformative Mutual Aid Practices (T-MAPs) Eight Dimensions of Wellness, SAMHSA The My Mental Health Crisis Plan app (available for Apple and Android mobile devices) Peer support resources from the Northwest MHTTC's resource library   FACILITATOR Pat Deegan, PhD Patricia E. Deegan, PhD's mission is to help activate and empower mental health services users in their own recovery and to provide peer supporters and clinicians with the know-how to support people in their recovery journey. She is uniquely positioned to fulfill her vocation because she was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teenager, went on to get her doctorate in clinical psychology and today leads a company run by and for people in recovery. She is a thought-leader in the field of mental health recovery, has numerous peer-reviewed publications, has held a number of academic appointments, and has carried a message of hope for recovery to audiences around the world. In addition to her work on the CommonGround Program, she consults with OnTrackNY and has helped the team at the Center for Practice Innovations develop an innovative model for engaging young people under the NIMH RAISE Study. The model is now being adopted nationally. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

About this Resource:  Perspectives in Mental Health Crisis is a four-part series examining the experiences of Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) as they navigate, utilize, and provide crisis services. In part 3 of this series, peer panelists discuss the factors that have contributed to the criminalization of mental health issues and identify strategies that can help communities to decriminalize mental illness, including diversion, co-responding, and forensic peer mentoring.  Click here to learn about and register for our upcoming sessions in this series. 

The ACT Fidelity Scale is a tool that is used to assess how well an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team is implementing critical elements. In this webinar, each segment of the ACT fidelity scale is reviewed and discussed how to implement an assessment. A brief history of ACT and how ACT services impacts the social determinants of health How to accurately conduct a fidelity assessment of an ACT program Understand what your role is as a fidelity assessor and how to make recommendations This training, led by Bill Baerentzen, PhD, CRC, LMHP, and Marla Smith, MS, LMHP, LMHC, is a part of the Mid-America Mental Health Technology Transfer Center's series "Implementing Assertive Community (ACT) Treatment in Kansas." Learn more about Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in Kansas.  

Recording of A Native Youth Round Table. Hurt People Hurt People: Transforming Lateral Violence in AI/AN Communities. The Leadership Academy, National AI/AN Childhood Trauma TSA Center, Category II, and the Tribal College and University Initiative will host a Native Youth Round Table in recognition of Trauma Awareness Month. Our Native Youth panelists will explore a youth perspective on lateral violence, as well as how to heal and build a better Native community for all. We look forward to listening and learning from the Native youth to help guide us in our future work. Please join us in learning from our future leaders!

Recording of A Native Youth Round Table. Hurt People Hurt People: Transforming Lateral Violence in AI/AN Communities. The Leadership Academy, National AI/AN Childhood Trauma TSA Center, Category II, and the Tribal College and University Initiative will host a Native Youth Round Table in recognition of Trauma Awareness Month. Our Native Youth panelists will explore a youth perspective on lateral violence, as well as how to heal and build a better Native community for all. We look forward to listening and learning from the Native youth to help guide us in our future work. Please join us in learning from our future leaders!

  The ACT Fidelity Scale is a tool that is used to assess how well an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team is implementing critical elements.  In this webinar, each segment of the ACT fidelity scale is reviewed and discussed how to implement an assessment.  You will learn:   A brief history of ACT and how ACT services impacts the social determinants of health How to accurately conduct a fidelity assessment of an ACT program Understand what your role is as a fidelity assessor and how to make recommendations   This training, led by Bill Baerentzen, PhD, CRC, LMHP, and Marla Smith, MS, LMHP, LMHC, is a part of the Mid-America Mental Health Technology Transfer Center's series "Implementing Assertive Community (ACT) Treatment in Kansas."