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About this Resource:  In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, PK-12 schools across the United States closed and educators quickly pivoted to remote and continuous learning opportunities to protect students and society as a whole from the deadly coronavirus – COVID-19. As educational leaders across the country navigate the complexities for providing instruction during the 2020-2021 academic year, questions have arisen regarding systematic screening practices. In this presentation, we offer considerations by Lane and Oakes (2020) for conducting systematic screenings for internalizing and externalizing behaviors in the COVID-19 era. We recommend educators continue to screen, use multiple sources of data to inform programming, and screen responsibly.   >> Presentation PDF About the Presenter: Kathleen Lynne Lane, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CF-L1 Kathleen Lynne Lane is a Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas and Associate Vice Chancellor for Research. Dr. Lane’s research interests focus on designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive, integrated, three-tiered (Ci3T) models of prevention to (a) prevent the development of learning and behavior challenges and (b) respond to existing instances, with an emphasis on systematic screening. She is currently the President Elect of the Council for Exceptional Children Division for Research (CEC-DR). She is the co-editor of Remedial and Special Education and Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. Dr. Lane has co-authored 11 books and published over 200 refereed journal articles and 40 book chapters.   Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our monthly newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

Recording of the webinar "Evidence-Based Early Psychosis Identification and Treatment," originally held on June 23, 2020.   Download the slides

The Intersection between Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health: An Introduction August 4, 2020 The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) is proud to partner with the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) to present six virtual events focused on the significant intersection between brain injury, mental health, and addiction.  This first session was open to a general audience and provided attendees with a working knowledge of traumatic brain injury and its relation to mental health. This 60-minute session is a pre-requisite for anyone wanting to attend any of the four Intensive Workshops that follow. If you have been registered for the one of the intensive workshops, but missed this session, view the recording or the slide deck.   Slide deck Recording   Trainers Rebeccah Wolfkiel, Executive Director, NASHIA Judy Dettmer, Director for Strategic Partnerships, NASHIA Opening remarks from Charlie Smith, SAMHSA Region VIII  Regional Administrator   Trainer Bio-Sketches Rebeccah Wolfkiel Rebeccah Wolfkiel, Executive Director National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) Rebeccah joined NASHIA as Executive Director in January 2018. She brings fifteen years of experience in promoting policies that provide resources for individuals with brain injury, and their families. In her role as Executive Director, Rebeccah is committed to representing the interests of State governments and supporting the unique and integral role they play within the service delivery system. Rebeccah has also worked with former Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Ridge, at the Ridge Policy Group, for ten years, where she formerly represented NASHIA as a government affairs advisor. She played an integral role in the successful reauthorization of the Traumatic Brain Injury in 2014, paving the way for the federal TBI program’s move to the Administration for Community Living. Prior to her time at the Ridge Policy Group, Rebeccah worked on Capitol Hill for over six years where she served as Legislative Director to Congressman Todd R. Platts, Co-Chair of the Traumatic Brain Injury Taskforce. Managing the Congressman’s legislative agenda, she learned how to effectively navigate the lawmaking process and develop successful strategies. During her tenure on the Hill, Rebeccah became keenly aware of the importance of bipartisanship and developed strong Congressional relationships with Republicans and Democrats alike. She often bridged partisan gaps and facilitated communication between contrasting viewpoints. In her free time, Rebeccah enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, husband Ryan, daughter Anna (11) and son Jack (4). Rebeccah received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and a Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree from George Mason University in Arlington, Virginia.   Judy Dettmer Judy Dettmer has been working in the field of brain injury for 30 years. Ms. Dettmer serves as NASHIA’s Director for Strategic Partnerships and a Technical Assistance Lead for the Traumatic Brain Injury Technical Assistance and Resource Center. Ms. Dettmer has worked extensively with adults, children and family members of individuals with brain injury. She has provided direct and systems consultation to improve the lives of individuals with brain injury. Judy has also assisted with research efforts related to brain injury and has conducted countless presentations, classes and seminars on brain injury both in the state of Colorado and nationally. Ms. Dettmer has provided technical assistance to numerous states on topics including but not limited to; screening on brain injury; developing infrastructure within state systems; interagency partnership development; and creation and management of advisory boards and councils. Judy has become a national leader in the field of criminal justice and brain injury, developing screening, identification and accommodations protocols in Colorado that have been routinely modeled by states. Ms. Dettmer is currently a co-facilitator for the National Collaborative on Children’s Brain Injury.     Intensive Workshops Following this introductory session are four intensive workshops directed towards specific populations. The intensive workshops are intended for individuals and providers who support the mental health, substance abuse, veterans, and school-age communities. The four Intensive workshops were  limited to 20 participants each. Each workshop lasts 90 minutes and consist of a presentation, an interactive exercise, and Q & A. This format is designed to facilitate experiential learning and problem solving. Each workshop will be led by a nationally recognized subject matter expert.   Certificates of Attendance will be issued for these workshops. Workshops                                       Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health: Intensive Workshop for the Addiction Prevention and Treatment Community August 18, 2020   11:00 am - 12:30 pm MT   Trainer: Anastasia Edmonston, Maryland State Behavioral Health Administration Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health in the Veterans Community  September 8, 2020 11:00 am - 12:30 pm MT Trainer: Dr. Lisa Brenner, Veterans Affairs Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health for the Mental/Behavioral Health Community September 10, 2020       9:00 am - 10:30 am MT Trainer: Dr. Kim Gorgens, University of Denver  Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health in the K-12 Education Community  October 6, 2020 11:00 am - 12:30 pm MT Trainer: Dr. Karen McAvoy Open Session Webinar: Traumatic Brain Injury and Mental Health for the Primary Health Care Community October 27, 2020          1:00 pm - 2:30 pm MT Trainers: Caitlin Synovec, OTD, OTR/L and Amber Richert, BSN, MSN, DNP  

Sarah Kopelovich, PhD, core faculty for the Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, conducted a virtual session at NAMICon on July 13, 2020: "CBT for Psychosis: Evidence-based Training Program for Family and Caregivers." Dr. Kopelovich is an Assistant Professor and holds a Professorship in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. She has served as the Principal Investigator on foundation-, state-, and federally funded projects related to implementation of evidence-based treatments for psychosis. She oversees the Northwest CBTp Network, is a founding member and communications officer for the North American CBTp Network. CBT for psychosis (CBTp), an evidence-based treatment for schizophrenia spectrum disorders, emphasizes the involvement of family members in the treatment course. In addition, best practice dictates that natural supports are engaged in broader team-based care efforts. Unfortunately, these recommendations are poorly aligned with common practice. Psychosis REACH (Recovery by Enabling Adult Careers at Home) is a training for family members in CBTp-informed principles and skills. With philanthropic support, Drs. Doug Turkington (Newcastle University), Kate Hardy (Stanford University), Maria Monroe-DeVita and Sarah Kopelovich (University of Washington) launched Psychosis REACH in the U.S. Roughly 200 family members participated in the May, 2019 training; 30 received intensive training and consultation, and Train the Trainer planning is currently underway with guidance from a local Family and Caregiver Advisory Board. Family members were referred from agencies that comprise Washington State’s CBTp Provider Network, as well as by those without CBTp-trained providers. This presentation reports on the mental health outcomes among trainees up to 4-months post-training, which suggest that the training was helpful in reducing depression, anxiety, caregiver fatigue, and in improving attitudes toward psychosis. Resources Presentation slide deck

Session one Improving Mental Health Care by Understanding the Culture of Farming and Rural Communities This webinar addressed the mental health crisis and unique stressors caused by COVID-19 within farming and rural/frontier communities. Presenters spoke to the ways health practitioners and community leaders should address stigma, stressors, mental risk factors, and provide treatment resources in these communities. Participants learned about improving mental health engagement and the unique aspects of providing services within these communities while also getting a "boots-on-the-ground" perspective on mental health care for farmers.   Slide deck Recording APA Farmer's Mental Wellness Resources   Trainers Monica Kramer McConkey, LPC Kristi Phillips, PsyD                        Four-part Series Addressing Mental Health Care in Farming and Rural Communities  COVID-19 is taking a tremendous toll on farming communities across the U.S., which already faced financial hardships before the pandemic. Now, the agricultural community is grappling with greater levels of uncertainty of what will happen to their livelihood in the coming months and years. The pandemic creates a new set of challenges.    Session two Approaching and Treating Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders in Farming and Rural Communities July 2, 2020 This webinar discussed co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in farming and rural communities. Speakers outlined the prevalence of mental health and substance use co-occurring disorders, linking research to real-world impact of these disorders. Presenters also touched on the impact of COVID-19 within these communities. Participants learned how primary care providers can screen and identify signs and symptoms of co-occurring disorders as well as potential options for treatment plans.   View Resources from Session Two   Trainers Maridee Shogren, CNM, DNP Rebecca Roller, PsyD, LMFT   Session three Providing Mental Health Telehealth Services in Farming and Rural Communities July 9, 2020 This webinar addressed how the COVID-19 pandemic affects access to care, specifically mental health services. Presenters discussed how access to care is critical for farming and rural and frontier communities and highlighted the unique barriers these communities face. Presenters also provided information about telehealth service and resources, and how best practices developed prior and during the pandemic may provide longer-term solutions to mental health care access for farmers and rural communities.    View Resources from Session Three   Trainers Holly J. Roberts, PhD Deborah C. Baker, JD Stephen Gillaspy, PhD   Session four Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders in Farming and Rural Communities: Assessment, Ethics, and Preventing Compassion Fatigue July 16, 2020 This webinar continued the conversation about co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in farming and rural communities begun by Dr. Rebecca Roller and Dr. Maridee Shogren. In this follow up session Dr. Roller and Dr. Shogren provided additional information for using assessment tools to screen for co-occurring disorders in farming and rural populations, examined the unique ethical considerations created by providing care in small communities, and touched on ways to identify and prevent provider compassion fatigue. Participant questions from the session on Approaching and Treating Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders in Farming and Rural Communities were used to help guide this presentation.   View Resources from Session Four   Trainers Maridee Shogren, CNM, DNP Rebecca Roller, PsyD, LMFT   Additional Resources Farm Stress and Mental Health Rural Mental Health Resources  

This one-hour online session focuses on the importance of co-developing the Training of Trainers (TOT) curriculum with the direct participation of community members. One academic institution and two non-profit organizations collaborated to co-develop a TOT about the intersection of domestic violence, trauma, and mental health among Latinx families and children. We will review the implementation of the TOT and the preliminary results, as well as for the creative ways of disseminating the TOT under the nation's COVID-19 crisis. Participants will learn about the importance of partnering with grassroots organizations to develop psychoeducational curricula and become familiar with the impact of the intersection of domestic violence, trauma, and mental health in Latinx children and families. The presenter will provide innovative ways of disseminating a TOT curriculum online.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a formidable challenge to care continuity for community mental health clients with serious mental illness. Providers have had to quickly pivot the modes of delivering critical services. What does this look like for practitioners who are delivering cognitive behavioral therapeutic (CBT) interventions for psychosis? This hour-long webinar serves to help practitioners consider critical intervention targets and high-yield motivational, cognitive, and behavioral strategies that are amenable to telephonic encounters, telehealth, or digital accompaniment. The strategies that were selected are appropriate for delivery in any combination of the above-mentioned modalities. Companion clinical tip sheets and self-directed CBT for psychosis learning resources will be provided to webinar participants. Objectives: Identify key psychosis drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Walk through high-yield strategies that are amendable to remote administration of CBTp or CBTp-Informed care Discuss evidence-based and evidence-informed digital augmentation of clincial services for individuals with psychosis   Download slides here   Resources COVID-19 PDF - COVID-19 Resources for those with Serious Mental Illness Cognitive Behavior Theory and Treatment Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies The Beck Institute Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) SMI Advisor - 1 hour webinar orientation 3 Hour E-Primer course on HealtheKnowledge North American CBTp Network Video - Stress Bucket Analogy  

On May 6th, we held an online discussion session led by Ian Lang, MBA, Executive Director of the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, Former Executive Director Continuum Behavioral Health in Rhode Island.   To download the slides, click here. 

The Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center is partnering with Forefront Suicide Prevention Center & DBT in Schools to bring you online DBT STEPS-A lessons and 2 Q&A sessions with the trainers. About this Resource: Doctors Jim & Lizz Mazza & their family in their living room as they teach kids the basics of emotional regulation and specific skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness—essential skills at any time, but even more critical during COVID-19. Our kids -- all of us -- are upended emotionally right now. Tune in with your kids to help you reduce conflict and to keep this pandemic in perspective.    Audience: Parents, students, educators, and more!   This recording is one of nineteen recorded DBT STEPS-A lessons. It is not necessary to watch the DBT STEPS-A online lessons in order.  >> Access all DBT STEPS-A recorded lessons here. << Interested in watching live? Tune into the DBT in Schools YouTube channel every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10am for the live sessions. Registration is not required.   Want more information about DBT in Schools? Visit their website and sign up for their newsletters here. The DBT STEPS-A lessons are part of The Well-Being Series - Connections During COVID-19: Mental Wellness Webinars for Families and Educators. Click here to learn more about our series of webinars for kids, parents, and educators, focusing on mental wellness and suicide prevention. About the Presenters: Dr. James J. Mazza is the co-author of the DBT STEPS-A social emotional learning curriculum for middle and high school students. He received his masters and Ph.D. in school psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He is a professor at the University of Washington – Seattle where he has been for over 20 years teaching and conducting research in the field of adolescent mental health.       Dr. Elizabeth Dexter-Mazza is a certified DBT therapist and co-author of the DBT STEPS-A social emotional learning curriculum for middle and high school students. She received her doctoral degree from the School of Professional Psychology at Pacific University in 2004, and completed her predoctoral internship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center’s Adolescent Depression and Suicide Program. Dr. Dexter-Mazza completed her postdoctoral fellowship under the direction of Dr. Marsha Linehan at the University of Washington.   Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our monthly newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.  

On April 30th, Dr. Jason Lang described Connecticut’s approach to scaling outpatient and school-based EBTs over the past 12 years, including implementation strategies, outcomes, and lessons learned. After watching this webinar, Participants should be able to:   1. describe implementation strategies for and approaches to disseminating EBTs for children with mental health needs. 2. describe the benefits, including child-level outcomes, of disseminating EBTs across a statewide system. 3. describe implementation, policy, and resource challenges of EBT dissemination at the state and provider levels along with strategies to address these concerns.   To download the slides, click here. 

On this webinar, the developer of a therapeutic intervention for adults, youth, and families who are experiencing behavioral health problems related to past or ongoing traumatic victimization or adversity will provide an introductory overview of Trauma Affect Regulation: Guide for Education and Therapy© (TARGET). The intervention provides unique psychoeducation based on a translation of neurobiological research on the impact of trauma on brain functioning, and a practical transtheoretical sequential skillset for recovering from complex traumatic stress symptoms (“survival mode”) and associated behavioral health problems and developing resilience. A description of the research will provide support on the use and implementation of TARGET’s effectiveness.

In this webinar, Dr. Rao presents socio-behavioral and mental health-related barriers to engagement in care for people with HIV. She also discusses research to develop stigma reduction interventions to help people with HIV achieve HIV viral suppression and improve their overall quality of life.  Presentation available for download here. References cited in this presentation available here. Speaker Deepa Rao, PhD, MA is Professor in the Departments of Global Health and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and her professional interests are to implement effective interventions to improve mental health and reduce stigma for people with various conditions such as breast and cervical cancer, HIV, diabetes, and depression. She works in the United States on stigma reduction efforts, in South Africa on building mental health research capacity, and in India with pregnant women with depressive symptoms and experiences of domestic violence. She is the Associate Director of the Center for AIDS Research Behavioral Science Core, Associate Director of Global Mental Health, and the Associate Director of the M.P.H. program in Global Health at the University of Washington.       

Recovery from SMI has been studied and documented by researchers, practitioners, and individuals with lived experience around the world and across time. Recovery is real. Recovery can be supported by practices and services that encourage participant engagement, community inclusion, valued social roles, and overall wellness. This webinar series will introduce you to recovery from SMI and many of the evidence-based and promising practices that support recovery. This session focuses on illness management and recovery.   This webinar covers the following objectives: Learn what IMR is and its relation to recovery Become familiar with IMR contents and core values Identify goal-setting strategies Review strategies for IMR clinicians Motivational, educational, cognitive-behavioral   View session recording Illness Management and Recovery SAMHSA Toolkit  

Psychosocial Impacts of Disasters: Assisting Community Leaders (with annotations for pandemics) This recording and accompanying slide set presentation is a resource to assist community leaders, mental health, and health care providers in responding to the psychosocial impacts created by disasters. This presentation includes additional notations for adapting and responding to pandemics and the unique mental health challenges presented by this type of disaster. Dr. Andrew J. McLean, MD, MPH, provides a review of best practices for responding to the psychosocial effects of disasters. In 2011, Dr. McLean received the American Psychiatric Association Bruno Lima Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Psychiatry and brings this notable experience to the session. Recording Slide deck   Key Learning Objectives Understand the phases of disaster and how it pertains to mental health. Review the importance of risk communication and its ability to mitigate mental health problems during disaster. Review protective and risk factors of individuals and communities in the phases of disaster.   Trainer Information Dr. Andrew J. McLean, MD, MPH is Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He also serves as a technical trainer for the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center.  

Monthly electronic newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. 

This webinar provides a foundation regarding the importance of using appropriate terminology and language when working with everyone, including affectional and gender diverse individuals, as well as why language evolves. Additionally, we will begin to understand the current language to use when working with members of affectional and gender diverse populations.   Learning Objectives: Describe the reasons why using appropriate language is important. Recognize how language naturally evolves. Highlight and define appropriate language when working with affectional and gender diverse individuals.  Identify general guidelines for behavioral healthcare workers.      View session recording  

According to SAMHSA, “Permanent Supportive Housing offers voluntary, flexible supports to help people with psychiatric disabilities choose, get, and keep housing that is decent, safe, affordable, and integrated into the community. Central to the approach is a belief that people with psychiatric disabilities should have the right to live in a home of their own, without any special rules or service requirements.” (SAMHSA Brochure)   This webinar covers the following objectives:  Describe Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)   Describe how PSH can support a recovery journey Identify the evidence-based and promising practices that can support PSH   View session recording Permanent Supportive Housing SAMHSA Toolkit SAMHSA Tools for Tenants

Supported Education is a recovery-oriented support service that increases the ability for people with mental illnesses to access and participate in postsecondary education. The principles of Supported Education are similar to those of Supported Employment. This webinar provides an overview of Supported Education, the need for this type of service, and what it looks like in practice.    Learning Objectives: Understand the rationale for Supported Education Define Supported Education Learn the practice principles of Supported Education Discuss the practice of Supported Education   View session recording

A brief description of the Southeast MHTTC's Year One activities.

See the Northwest MHTTC's January newsletter. Read about some important collaborative meetings our staff traveled to, 2 webinars we are hosting in February, a CBTp research brief, and some valuable resources we wanted to share with you.    

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) ePrimer is a 3-hour, self-paced course open to all types of providers, hosted on the HealtheKnowledge platform. It is designed to serve as a primer in foundational concepts related to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and its application to psychotic symptoms and experiences. Learners will start by testing their knowledge on a 30-item, adapted CBT quiz, and will then be guided to complete brief modules on the topics of: Psychosis education, CBT fundamentals, and Applying CBT to psychosis. Finally, learners will apply what they’ve learned to a practice and self-reflection exercise. Resources for further learning are provided.  Registration and Technical Support How to register for a course at HealtheKnowledge and how to get technical support   Trainer Sarah Kopelovich, PhD, is a forensically-trained, licensed clinical psychologist at the University of Washington School of Medicine, based at Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Kopelovich is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and holds a Professorship in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis. Her research aims to enhance implementation and dissemination strategies for psychosocial interventions indicated for individuals with Psychotic Spectrum Disorders. She leads the only CBT for psychosis Provider Network in the country, which has received continual state funding since 2015. She regularly conducts workshops, seminars, and professional consultation across the country for mental health practitioners in CBT for psychosis (CBTp) and CBTp-informed care; Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis and Assertive Community Treatment; and diagnostic, suicide, and violence risk assessment. Dr. Kopelovich is core faculty with the Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and currently serves as the Director of Training.         This online course was created by the Northwest Region 10 Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) with support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Want more information? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's Resource Library and Websites by Topic  and sign up for our monthly newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

This 2-page document presents a summary of the Northwest MHTTC's accomplishments during our first year of operations, 2018-2019.

This webinar presents the role of work in recovery from serious mental illnesses (SMI), identifies the critical features of Supported Employment services and the eight practice principles of evidence-based Supported Employment, and provides and reviews employment resources. "Having a job increases self-esteem and promotes recovery. It's vital for people with serious mental illnesses to have employment opportunities that can provide the right supportive services to help them sustain healthy, productive lives." (Kana Enomoto, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary - SAMHSA)   View session recording

Prepared by Jessica Maura, PhD and Sarah Kopelovich, PhD Over 100 million people in the US identify as belonging to a racial and/or ethnic minority group. Individuals with a serious mental illness who also identify as a racial/ethnic minority tend to receive poorer quality of care, have less access to services, and experience higher dropout rates and poorer outcomes when compared to their White counterparts1. These differences have spurred initiatives to integrate cultural perspectives into evidence-based treatments. This practice brief is intended to help clinicians —particularly those who administer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals with serious mental illness—to enhance their cultural awareness and incorporate culturally-relevant practices into their formulation and treatment approach.