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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE November is Native American Heritage Month. In our November newsletter we pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans and offer information and resources that benefit Native American communities. Learn about a new series on "Whole-Person Care for People Experiencing Homelessness and Opioid Use", along with newly released products. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

  Every year, on the fourth Thursday of November, people all over the United States celebrate the national holiday of Thanksgiving, where families, friends, and loved ones gather to share food, celebrate, and give thanks. While many recognize the holiday currently as a celebration of gratitude, with little connection to our ancestral ties, for many others, Native Americans and tribal communities, this season marks a period of mourning.     The National Day of Mourning is commemorated on this day by many Native American and Indigenous people to remember and reflect on the genocide and mistreatment of their communities, the territorial colonization of the land, to honor ancestors and to come together as Native people.    This history of settler colonialism and its consequences on behavioral health is still present today. Consider that:  Native American/Indigenous people in America report experiencing serious psychological distress 2.5 times more than the general population.1  The suicide death rate for Native American/Indigenous people in America between the ages of 15-19 is more than double that of non-Hispanic whites.2  Native/Indigenous people in America start to use and abuse alcohol and other drugs at younger ages, and at higher rates, than all other ethnic groups.3    On the other hand evidence shows that immersing and engaging with cultural traditions and spiritual practices are protective factors in behavioral health,4 for their wellbeing and especially against incidents of suicide for Native Youth.5     There are more than 570 federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and villages in the United States.6 We also recognize the U.S. colonialism attached to federal recognition of some but not all tribal communities across the country. The South Southwest MHTTC joins the United American Indians of New England and many other organizations in the U.S. by acknowledging the honest and inclusive truth of the historical trauma Native American communities have experienced and the implications of that trauma today; as well as continuing the efforts in our work for continuous cultural and linguistic humility, adapting our activities to be inclusive of the diverse cultures in our region, and respecting and acknowledging the diversity of all of the communities that we serve.    Today, we invite you to join us in recognizing the holiday’s authentic history as we work together toward a more healthy, inclusive community for all.    MHTTC Resources:  National American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Technology Transfer Center  Engaging American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Relatives in Psychotherapy: This training supports efforts to increase understanding of Native culture. The training also provides clinicians with practical tips for improving engagement with this population, in order to improve clinical outcomes with American Indian/Alaska Native clients.    Other Behavioral Health Resources   Indigenous Story Studio creates illustrations, posters, videos, and comic books on health and social issues for youth (Canada-based)  One Sky Center. The American Indian/Alaska Native National Resource Center for Health, Education, and Research; mission is to improve prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use problems and services among Native people.  Presentations and Publications. A number of downloadable resources by topic (addiction treatment, adolescents, crisis care & disaster management, disparity of health services, mental health management, and more).  WeRNative. A comprehensive health resource for Native youth by Native youth, promoting holistic health and positive growth in local communities and nation at large  StrongHearts Native Helpline. The StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483) is a confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans, available every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT.     To learn more about National Day of Mourning:  Recognizing Native American Perspectives: Thanksgiving and the National Day of Mourning. Students can analyze a primary source to learn about a Native American’s perspective on the arrival of the Pilgrims and discuss differing viewpoints about the significance of the Thanksgiving holiday.     

Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on November 23rd, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute meditation space for individuals to ground themselves, release any built up tension, prepare for the week ahead, etc.. It will be led by Victoria Marie, Wáčhiŋhiŋ Máza Wíŋyaŋ (Iron Plume Woman) (https://indigenouslotus.com/about) and is for all school personnel to attend and benefit from. Questions? Please email [email protected]

November 22, 2021   Click on "view resource" to watch recording. Slides coming soon!     In this presentation, I will provide an overview of three questions: how the brain processes art and how art impacts the brain. I then discuss the relation between art and mental health, and how art can be therapeutic. Presenter(s): Dr. Keshavan is Stanley Cobb Professor and Academic Head of the Harvard Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He has conducted early psychosis intervention and research for nearly three decades. He founded one of the first early psychosis clinical programs in the nation, services for treatment in early psychoses in Pittsburgh in 1990. He has published over 600 papers and 4 books on psychotic and related disorders including early psychosis neurobiology and intervention and organized educational conferences focused on early intervention in psychosis, biannually in Pittsburgh in Detroit and annually in Boston. He has been developing, efficacy-testing, and implementing cognitive enhancement therapy (CET), listed as an evidence-based intervention for schizophrenia by SAMHSA in the early course of schizophrenia over the past decade. He edits the Elsevier journal Schizophrenia Research, and is on the editorial board of several other journals, including the Journal of Early Intervention in Psychiatry, and is the recipient of the 2019 Research Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

This booklet gives teachers hands-on activities and learning opportunities to help your classroom better understand and appreciate Native American culture, both during Native American Heritage Month, or throughout the year! 

Although the United States of America recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month, we acknowledge along with our people across Indian country that our heritage is to be honored every day. Our Native peoples’ traditions, culture, and contributions exceed what any history book has ever documented. Our story has many beginnings with the various creation stories told among our tribes. Our story continues over hundreds of years of facing abuse and neglect. Our story remains one of time-honored traditions and a strong culture. Our story permeates all aspects of life today in the United States of America. Our purpose is to stay resilient and keep our culture alive!

Recording of the event Schizophrenia Diagnosis and Treatment in the Black Community, originally held on November 18, 2021.   Presentation slides.

  Job development is an important component to providing best practice employment services and includes initiating and developing relationships with employers. However, many vocational services staff express discomfort and limited skills in interacting with the business community. This three-part series will provide attendees with the tools to confidently approach employers, market their employment services, and develop and maintain relationships with employers. Sessions will be interactive with opportunities to practice newly learned skills. Attendees are encouraged to attend all three sessions.

View Slide Deck Job development is an important component to providing best practice employment services and includes initiating and developing relationships with employers. However, many vocational services staff express discomfort and limited skills in interacting with the business community. This three-part series will provide attendees with the tools to confidently approach employers, market their employment services, and develop and maintain relationships with employers. Sessions will be interactive with opportunities to practice newly learned skills. Attendees are encouraged to attend all three sessions.

One-to-one peer support programs are becoming more widespread among healthcare institutions and academic medical centers.  The ONE 2 ONE 2 CARE peer support program was developed to train faculty and physicians in peer support techniques to provide one-on-one episodic support for distressed peers who reach out to them as trusted colleagues.  Peer supporters provided on-site real-time support when challenging situations arise. Learn about our experiences and outcomes and how we are now implementing this program with residents.  Come learn about the program’s components, lessons learned, and implementation considerations.  

View Slide Deck One-to-one peer support programs are becoming more widespread among healthcare institutions and academic medical centers.  The ONE 2 ONE 2 CARE peer support program was developed to train faculty and physicians in peer support techniques to provide one-on-one episodic support for distressed peers who reach out to them as trusted colleagues.  Peer supporters provided on-site real-time support when challenging situations arise. Learn about our experiences and outcomes and how we are now implementing this program with residents.  Come learn about the program’s components, lessons learned, and implementation considerations.  

View Slide Deck The Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) at Rutgers University will provide monthly webinars to support you in developing your school-based mental health services and supports. During these sessions, the MHTTC in collaboration with school mental health experts and New Jersey district exemplars will focus on the following core features of effective school mental health: Developing your Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Needs Assessment and Resource Mapping Establishing Universal Prevention Establishing Tiered Supports (Tier 2 & Tier 3) System Partners Risk Assessment Funding Comprehensive School-based Mental Health Staff Self-Care

Download the slides. This presentation provides an orientation to employment and burnout as a social determinant of health. Attendees will:​ Learn how employment is related to physical and mental health Learn how to assess for unemployment and problems related to employment​ Learn how to make referrals to employment support   Watch corresponding presentation Addiction  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment

Watch the webinar. This presentation provides an orientation to employment and burnout as a social determinant of health. Attendees will:​ Learn how employment is related to physical and mental health Learn how to assess for unemployment and problems related to employment​ Learn how to make referrals to employment support   Watch corresponding presentation Addiction  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment

Download the slides. This presentation provides an orientation to addiction as a social determinant of health. Attendees will:​ Understand gambling as an addiction Define how gambling can interfere with a persons physical and mental health​ Review screenings and assessments for gambling​ Identify referral sources for gambling issues   Watch corresponding presentation Burnout  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment  

Watch the webinar. This presentation provides an orientation to addiction as a social determinant of health. Attendees will:​ Understand gambling as an addiction Define how gambling can interfere with a persons physical and mental health​ Review screenings and assessments for gambling​ Identify referral sources for gambling issues   Watch corresponding presentation Burnout  Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment  

The Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) at Rutgers University will provide monthly webinars to support you in developing your school-based mental health services and supports. During these sessions, the MHTTC in collaboration with school mental health experts and New Jersey district exemplars will focus on the following core features of effective school mental health: Developing your Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Needs Assessment and Resource Mapping Establishing Universal Prevention Establishing Tiered Supports (Tier 2 & Tier 3) System Partners Risk Assessment Funding Comprehensive School-based Mental Health Staff Self-Care

    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.      

Recording of "Two-Eyed Seeing" - the Synergism between Native Wisdom Traditions and Western Science. This event took place on November 10th, 2021. Please join us for our monthly MHTTC webinar series. This month's topic will be: "Two-Eyed Seeing" - the Synergism between Native Wisdom Traditions and Western Science, featuring Mike Bricker, MS, CADC-2, NCAC-2 , LPC. 

  Introduction to Perinatal Mental Health Awareness and Screening - Workshop Wednesday Session Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE to watch the recording   Session Description Perinatal mental health refers to the mental health concerns experienced by persons during pregnancy and in the first year postpartum. Some of the most common conditions include Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression. Many individuals have risk factors for these conditions, even those who have had "easy" pregnancies in the past! However, many women still feel stigmatized about mental health and often don't discuss their concerns with their providers. This introductory webinar will highlight common perinatal mental health concerns, symptoms, and validated screening tools appropriate for use in multiple settings.    Trainer Maridee ​Shogren DNP, CNM, CLC

  Supporting Mental Well-Being of Farmers and Their Families; HHS Region 8 Access slide deck by clicking DOWNLOAD above CLICK HERE for the recording   Session Description As part of our ongoing effort to address farm stress in rural agricultural communities, the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC), in collaboration with the Colorado AgrAbility Project, is proud to present Supporting Mental Well-Being of Farmers and Their Families, a training on suicide awareness and prevention for farmers and their families.    Our producers work in high-stress, variable environments with careers and income dependent on weather conditions, variable commodity pricing, tariffs, and more. As a result, many farmers (to include owners, producers, ranchers, and seasonal workers) experience significant stress that can challenge their mental well-being. This session will provide a clear and relevant definition of farm stress and explain how farm owners, ranchers, agricultural workers, and migrant farmers experience farm stress. Dr. Andrew McLean, a clinical professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, will discuss the prevalence of mental illness (to include substance misuse), as well as barriers to mental health care access, and utilization among rural and agricultural communities. Additional topics include specific information about how to prevent and screen for the risk of suicide; and behavioral health care prevention and treatment models that have worked for rural agricultural communities.    Trainer Andrew McLean, MD, MPH Dr. McLean is a Clinical Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He is also a hospital surveyor for The Joint Commission. He previously was the Medical Director of the ND Department of Human Services. Dr. McLean has served on a number of clinical, administrative, and regulatory boards including medical licensing and professional health programs. He has lectured internationally on pertinent behavioral and public health issues. Dr. McLean has a particular interest in individual and community resilience and collaborative care.  

Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on November 16th, 2021. Mindful Movement is a 30 minute meditation space for individuals to ground themselves, release any built up tension, prepare for the week ahead, etc.. It will be led by Victoria Marie, Wáčhiŋhiŋ Máza Wíŋyaŋ (Iron Plume Woman) (https://indigenouslotus.com/about) and is for all school personnel to attend and benefit from. Questions? Please email [email protected]

  Session Description: Given the rates of professional burnout combined with the negative impacts of COVID-19 on healthcare providers, a peer support program was designed to support professional well-being.  CIRCLE Peer Talk and CIRCLE Peer Text groups allowed peers to connect with peers, to reflect and discuss what it means to be “well at work” and important issues that might not ordinarily be addressed in the day-to-day work.   These groups “meet” synchronously (via an online platform or face-to-face) or asynchronously (by text) every other week.  Learn about the program components, successes, outcomes, and impacts on professional well-being and patient encounters.   Presenters: Chantal Brazeau, M.D. | Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine, New Jersey Medical School; Assistant Dean for Faculty Vitality, New Jersey Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Chief Wellness Officer, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Dr. Brazeau has over 25 years of experience in the field of health professional well-being. She has taught about well-being and burnout, conducted local and national survey-based studies on medical student, faculty and physician well-being and presented at national and international venues on these topics.  As the inaugural Chief Wellness Officer at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, she works with school, university and hospital leadership teams to explore and lead the development and implementation of wellness initiatives for faculty and health care providers.    Ping-Hsin Chen, Ph.D. | Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, New Jersey Medical School   Dr. Chen is an experienced mixed methods researcher with extensive experience in intervention studies, community service-learning programs, quality assurance, and quality improvement projects, and clinical trials. Dr. Chen is proficient in building and managing secure online surveys and databases and using specialized statistical software packages for data analysis. She has provided quantitative and qualitative analyses and evaluations of several surveys on faculty and health professional well-being.    Manasa S. Ayyala, MD | Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine; Director, The Healthcare Foundation Center for Humanism and Medicine, New Jersey Medical School  Dr. Ayyala completed a fellowship in medical education and has formal training in qualitative methodology and experience conducting large survey research. Her work exploring bullying in residency training was published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in 2019.   She has experience in physician wellness interventions spanning the learning continuum from undergraduate medical education to faculty wellness and currently serves as Faculty Vitality Champion for the Department of Medicine and Chair for the Department of Medicine Wellness Committee.  Additionally, she has personal experience with engaging in informal peer support through a texting platform.   

View Slide Deck Session Description: Given the rates of professional burnout combined with the negative impacts of COVID-19 on healthcare providers, a peer support program was designed to support professional well-being.  CIRCLE Peer Talk and CIRCLE Peer Text groups allowed peers to connect with peers, to reflect and discuss what it means to be “well at work” and important issues that might not ordinarily be addressed in the day-to-day work.   These groups “meet” synchronously (via an online platform or face-to-face) or asynchronously (by text) every other week.  Learn about the program components, successes, outcomes, and impacts on professional well-being and patient encounters.   Presenters: Chantal Brazeau, M.D. | Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine, New Jersey Medical School; Assistant Dean for Faculty Vitality, New Jersey Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Chief Wellness Officer, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Dr. Brazeau has over 25 years of experience in the field of health professional well-being. She has taught about well-being and burnout, conducted local and national survey-based studies on medical student, faculty and physician well-being and presented at national and international venues on these topics.  As the inaugural Chief Wellness Officer at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, she works with school, university and hospital leadership teams to explore and lead the development and implementation of wellness initiatives for faculty and health care providers.    Ping-Hsin Chen, Ph.D. | Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, New Jersey Medical School   Dr. Chen is an experienced mixed methods researcher with extensive experience in intervention studies, community service-learning programs, quality assurance, and quality improvement projects, and clinical trials. Dr. Chen is proficient in building and managing secure online surveys and databases and using specialized statistical software packages for data analysis. She has provided quantitative and qualitative analyses and evaluations of several surveys on faculty and health professional well-being.    Manasa S. Ayyala, MD | Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine; Director, The Healthcare Foundation Center for Humanism and Medicine, New Jersey Medical School  Dr. Ayyala completed a fellowship in medical education and has formal training in qualitative methodology and experience conducting large survey research. Her work exploring bullying in residency training was published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in 2019.   She has experience in physician wellness interventions spanning the learning continuum from undergraduate medical education to faculty wellness and currently serves as Faculty Vitality Champion for the Department of Medicine and Chair for the Department of Medicine Wellness Committee.  Additionally, she has personal experience with engaging in informal peer support through a texting platform.  Sessions: Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Related Products: Flourishing at Work Webinar Series Pause, Breathe, Move: Self-Care for Healthcare Providers Self-Care Program Manual How to Implement a Provider Wellness Program at Work Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others See Something, Say Something