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ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, we speak with Shawna Canaga, Family Support Specialist and the statewide Peer Delivered Services Trainer for Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN) about suicide prevention for LGBTQ people and their families. GUEST Shawna Canaga Shawna Canaga is a Family Support Specialist and the statewide Peer Delivered Services Trainer for Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN). OFSN is a family run organization that promotes mental, behavioral, and emotional wellness for families and youth through education, support, and advocacy. Shawna comes to this position with over a decade of experience supporting youth and families, and with lived experience as a mother of an adult child with complex mental health needs. Throughout both of these journeys Shawna has cultivated a passion for supporting family-driven and person-centered care within the youth and family serving systems.   HOST Christina N. Clayton, LICSW, SUDP, Northwest MHTTC Co-Director Christina Clayton has been working in the behavioral health field since 1993 working with people and programs addressing severe mental health issues, substance use, co-occurring issues, chronic homelessness, integrated care, outreach, physical health, trauma and diversity/equity/inclusion topics. Christina has education and licenses/credentials in clinical social work, mental health and substance use.  She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor and Field Instructor for the University of Washington School of Social Work (MSW ’97).  Learn more about MHTTC Staff & Faculty   LEARN MORE Webinar recording, slides & resources PODCAST SERIES Discover other episodes in the Putting It Together series here. Terms of use and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) disclosure statement

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This 60-minute webinar addresses suicide risk assessment, prevention, and treatment. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to: Describe two key aspects of the Aeschi model of psychotherapeutic care for suicidal patients Define management vs. treatment of suicidality  Describe the therapeutic value of the clinical narrative ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Presentation slides References cited Public domain videos cited by Dr. Comtois; courtesy of the United States Department of Veteran Affairs: Video: "Support to move past MST and hopelessness" (A female veteran's story) Video: "I absolutely love what I do" (A male veteran's story) Highlights & Key Concepts document Center for Suicide Prevention and Recovery (CSPAR) Suicide prevention resources from the Veterans Administration Suicide prevention resources compiled by the Northwest MHTTC Suicide prevention month IDEAS FOR ACTION by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center UW Forefront Suicide Prevention   FACILITATOR   Katherine (Kate) Comtois, PhD, MPH Katherine (Kate) Comtois is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. She has developed or adapted interventions to improve care and clinician willingness to work with suicidal patients including Caring Contacts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), and Preventing Addiction Related Suicide (PARS), and Accepting the Challenges of Employment and Self-Sufficiency (DBT-ACES), a program to assist psychiatrically disabled individuals find and maintain living wage employment. Dr. Comtois is the director of the Center for Suicide Prevention and Recovery (CSPAR) whose mission is to promote the recovery of suicidal individuals and the effectiveness and well-being of the clinicians and families who care for them by conducting rigorous and ecologically valid research, developing innovative interventions, improving policies, systems and environments of care, and providing expert training and consultation. In addition to clinical research, she founded the Society for Implementation Research Collaboration (SIRC) and is the PI and Director of the Military Suicide Research Consortium Dissemination and Implementation core.  These organizations focus on disseminating and implementing innovative, evidence-based interventions in the systems that need them.

Learn more about what the School Mental Health Supplement to the Northwest MHTTC accomplished in our third year of operations with this 2-page infographic. >>> Click the blue "View Resource" button above to access the infographic <<< Want more information and school mental health resources? Visit the Northwest MHTTC's School Mental Health page and sign up for our newsletter for regular updates about events, trainings, and resources available to the Northwest region.

The purpose of the sessions is to support tribal health care providers, and non-tribal health care providers who serve tribal people, in today’s critical environment. Trauma, stress, fear, and anxiety touches health care workers, just as it is felt by the patient or person you are helping. Longer hours and extra shifts, and the deep concern for family and patients, can weigh heavy on us as we continue to do our jobs. Our goal is to continue the supportive environment we enjoyed last month; where we remembered our strengths and learned new ways to renew during the most stressful of times, enriched by a series of Native music videos.   To watch the recording, click here.   Other Resources: National Day of Rememberance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools Sky World - performed by Teio Swathe Home to Me - Grassy Narrows Native Quarantine Dance Native Wellness Institute  

Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on September 28th, 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]

The materials and recordings attached to this product originally aired on September 16, 2021 as part of the 5th Annual ABC Summit. National data to examine COVID-19’s effect on student mental health and wellbeing was shared along with an example of how Teen Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) promotes hope and healing for student wellness. Staff from multiple school districts shared their implementation of specific Tier 1interventions and the positive effect it has had on students, their families, and staff. Last, panelists from two school districts highlighted their collaborative work on the Texas Advancing Suicide Safer Schools Roadmap to improve upon and strengthen their safe and supportive school program. Access the Slides Here | Access the Recording Here

The materials and recordings attached to this product originally aired on September 23, 2021 as part of the 5th Annual ABC Summit. Fostering the academic success and wellness of students requires a coordinated effort among families, schools, and community partners. The pandemic has increased the urgency for building collaborations that support the resilience of our students, staff, families and communities. This session explored the role community partnerships and leadership to support school mental health needs. Access the Slides Here | Access the Video Here

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.

Recording of the event Use and Misuse of Psychological Testing in the Evaluation of Black Patients, originally held on September 16, 2021.   Presentation slides.

The National American Indian and Alaska Native School Mental Health Program would like to share with you this fact sheet which includes data on suicide rates among Native people, as well as helpful resources on programs that are raising awareness and reducing risk among Indigenous nations. Please take a few moments to explore this document. It is available at the link below to download.

The Adult Resilience Curriculum (ARC) Workbook for Professionals is a resource for professionals experiencing stress and burnout to use in conjunction with the ARC. Learners can use the workbook whether following along with the modules individually or as part of an organization. The workbook covers the core modules and provides space for activities and note-taking. The ARC is a 10-module model for implementing well-being at both the individual and organizational level. The curriculum is rooted in adult positive psychology and organizational well-being theories, and it has been adapted to apply across medical and educational settings. You might like: ARC for Health Professionals ARC for Educators Professional Well-Being  

  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.        

Recording of School Mental Health: Mindful Movement Series. This event took place on September 21, 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]

Behavioral health practitioners and organizations are often required to determine whether a particular intervention meets the needs of their clients, staff, and/or funders. The Best and Promising Practice (BPP) Fact Sheet Library, developed by the MHTTC Network, is designed to provide the mental health workforce with information about a wide array of evidence-based and promising approaches. Each fact sheet in the library summarizes a specific behavioral health practice, its evidence base, and steps for successful implementation.  In this fact sheet, we provide an overview of the principles and practice of Project Venture learning. 

Behavioral health practitioners and organizations are often required to determine whether a particular intervention meets the needs of their clients, staff, and/or funders. The Best and Promising Practice (BPP) Fact Sheet Library, developed by the MHTTC Network, is designed to provide the mental health workforce with information about a wide array of evidence-based and promising approaches. Each fact sheet in the library summarizes a specific behavioral health practice, its evidence base, and steps for successful implementation.  In this sheet, we provide an overview of the principles and practice of Achieving Whole Health.

  An Introduction to Classroom WISE and Mental Health Literacy; HHS Region 8 Access slide deck with the green download button above Click here to watch the recording   Session Description   Educators and school personnel play a vital role in promoting mental health and well-being and identifying and responding to emerging mental illness in children and adolescents. However, they often have not received the education, training, or ongoing support needed to respond in the classroom. To address this need, the MHTTC Network, in partnership with the National Center for School Mental Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, developed a free self-guided online course, video library, resource collection, and website focused on educator mental health literacy. This webinar will introduce participants to Classroom WISE, a free 3-part training package that assists K-12 educators and school personnel in supporting students' mental health in the classroom. Building the case for mental health literacy training in your schools or districts and training implementation support will also be provided.     Participants of this session can expect to:   Learn about Classroom WISE, a free 3-part training package for K-12 educators and school personnel on mental health awareness. Learn strategies to promote student well-being and support students experiencing adversity, distress, and mental health challenges in the classroom. Identify talking points and implementation ideas to support Classroom WISE utilization in schools or districts.   Trainer Stefanie Winfield, MSW Stefanie Winfield is the School Mental Health Coordinator for the Mountain Plains MHTTC and a Research and Technical Assistance Associate with the WICHE Behavioral Health Program. As the school mental health lead, her work focuses 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.

  Life at Your Pace: Tips for Navigating Campus Life During COVID; HHS Region 8 Access slide deck with green download button above Click here to watch a recording of the session   Session Description   As college campuses begin reopening, students, faculty, and administrators face unique mental health challenges and opportunities resulting from individual and community experiences accrued over the past year during the pandemic. Given the uncertainty of the upcoming year, addressing student's mental health is more important than ever.    The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center recognizes and supports the need for more conversations about college mental health and maintaining good mental health practices while successfully navigating campus life during COVID. During this training, participants will learn about tips and strategies that have proven successful at college campuses across the country.    Trainer Alison Malmon, Founder and Executive Director of Active Minds

  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 materials and recordings attached to this product originally aired on September 2, 2021 as part of the 5th Annual ABC Summit. Fostering the academic success and wellness of students requires a coordinated effort among families, schools, and community partners. The pandemic has increased the urgency for building collaborations that support the resilience of our students, staff, families and communities. In this opening session of the 5th Annual Advancing Behavioral Health Collaboration (ABC) Summit, we explore the role of leadership in setting the vision for school mental health in Texas. Professionals in the state of Texas working in education service centers, local education agencies, state agencies and community organizations who desire to support schools, learn from colleagues, and strengthen student mental health in Texas are encouraged to watch. Access the Slides Here | Access the Recording Here

The materials and recordings attached to this product originally aired on September 9, 2021 as part of the 5th Annual ABC Summit. While the disruptions caused by the pandemic have increased the urgency for schools to provide students with access to resources to support mental health and well-being, these supports need to be built on a foundation that outlasts the current moment. In this session the 5th Annual Advancing Behavioral Health Collaboration (ABC) Summit, we will examine opportunities to lead the development of a comprehensive school mental health system, using processes and tools that can stand the test of time. Professionals in the state of Texas working in education service centers, local education agencies, state agencies and community organizations who desire to support schools, learn from colleagues, and strengthen student mental health in Texas are encouraged to attend. Access the Slides Here | Access the Recording Here

In times of crisis, spirituality, faith, and religion can serve as powerful coping tools that help to reduce stress, promote community engagement and inclusion, and support overall wellness. The New England MHTTC has been engaged in a series of activities exploring the various ways personal and collective connections with spiritual, faith, and religious resources supported the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Access the online resources we have compiled for those looking to express their faith, foster a sense of connectedness, or re-frame the tragedy and collective trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic, or any other crisis, through a hopeful lens.

This handout provides a snapshot of integrated care and its definition, primary models, and benefits. Interested in training and technical assistance? Contact us.   Authors: Clarke, B.; Evans, J.; Roberts, H.; Valleley, R.

This handout distinguishes between integrated behavioral health and primary care for adults and integrated care for children and adolescents. Interested in training and technical assistance? Contact us.   Authors: Clarke, B.; Evans, J.; Roberts, H.; Valleley, R.