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The presenters will discuss the ways that people change for the better after experiencing an episode of psychosis and what may facilitate such change.   Presenter(s): Gerald Jordan, PhD: Gerald is Postdoctoral Fellow at McGill University, the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, and the Strategies for Patient-Oriented Research National Training Entity. His programme of research examines how young people transform their lives and communities following a mental health challenge, and how such transformations are shaped by citizenship-related inequities and community-based mental health services. He is currently funded by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research Strategies for Patient-Oriented Research to examine how youth who experience madness, distress and extreme states define and experience citizenship. Fiona Ng, PhD: Fiona is a mental health services researcher at the University of Nottingham. Her research focuses on understanding posttraumatic growth in psychosis and the development and evaluation of recovery-oriented digital interventions for people with complex mental health problems. Robyn Thomas, MSc: Robyn is a recent graduate of the University of Edinburgh’s Global Mental Health and Society programme, where she completed her MSc research on the transformative potential of psychosis. Robyn has worked in mental health as a professional public speaker, curriculum writer, and facilitator. Her work as a filmmaker bridges compelling storytelling with mental health advocacy, and her recent award-winning film, Follow My Brain, explores a boxer’s perspective on living with psychosis and the efforts of his community to support his wellbeing. Robyn is passionate about advocating for a consensual, human rights approach to mental health care that upholds service users’ agency and insight.

This 2-hour session is part of the live learning lab series Essentials of Care for Supporting Individuals with Serious Mental Illness presented by the SPIRIT Lab at the University of Washington. This training is limited to a specific cohort. Find out more about this learning lab series here. ABOUT THE SESSION Building Communication. Improve knowledge and skills to feel more effective and confident in your communication with individuals experiencing  serious mental illness (SMI).  FACILITATOR SHANNON STEWART, LMHC   Shannon Stewart graduated from Arizona State University with a dual major in Psychology and Communication and completed a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling at Seattle University. Prior to joining the UW SPIRIT Lab, she worked at Harborview Medical Center providing supported employment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) to adults with persistent and medication-resistant psychosis as well as First Episode Psychosis. She also served as the CBTp Agency Lead for Harborview’s Mental Health and Addiction Services. Shannon’s interests involve understanding/addressing how stigma around serious mental illness creates barriers to access, engagement, therapeutic rapport-building, and recovery. Now as a CBTp trainer with the SPIRIT lab, she is committed to using her personal experience learning CBTp as a community mental health clinician to support other professionals in their learning journey.  

Description: The onset of early-stage psychosis experiences (e.g., experiencing subthreshold or full symptoms of delusions, hallucinations, disorganization, etc.) generally occurs between the ages of 15-25, making adolescence and young adulthood critical periods for intervention. The duration of untreated psychosis (i.e., the time from onset of symptoms to treatment), however, lasts from 1-2 years on average. There is emerging evidence that with early identification and treatment, we can change the trajectory of psychosis and optimize the likelihood of recovery. This webinar will cover the "basics" of early-stage psychosis screening and referral, including information on specific early warnings signs and symptoms of psychosis-risk and psychosis, how to provide evidence-based and culturally sensitive early-stage psychosis screening, and how and where to refer youth and families. Practical tools and resources related to screening and referral will be provided. Download Flyer   Presenter: Joseph DeLuca, Ph.D., is an NIMH-T32 Postdoctoral Fellow at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, specializing in psychosis-risk and the early stages of psychosis. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the City University of New York Graduate Center and completed his predoctoral internship at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. DeLuca’s research and clinical interests include screening and treatment for psychosis-spectrum symptoms, particularly with youth and families, as well as stigma, the role of culture and context in psychosis, and the intersection of mental illness and the criminal justice system.   Learning Objectives: Define psychosis and early-stage psychosis List two common screening tools for early-stage psychosis experiences, as well as important cultural considerations Identify specialized referral sources for early-stage psychosis   Who Should Attend? Mental health professionals, school teachers/staff, mental health advocates, mental health graduate students, and others who work with/on behalf of youth diagnosed with mental illness.   Certificates of attendance will be available to viewers of 50% (45 minutes) or more of the live webinar (via email within 30 business days post-event). CEUs are not offered for this session. The webinar slide presentation and recording will be posted to the website.  

This is for professionals working in Native communities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon or Washington. ABOUT THIS EVENT This training is limited to 40 people and is only for providers in HHS Region 10: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Participants are expected to attend both days in full. Deadline for applying is October 11, 2021; accepted applicants will be notified by email by October 22, 2021. Offered in collaboration with Partnerships for Native Health at Washington State University. Learning Objectives Understand the fundamental aspects of the way of being with relatives/clients that is the Motivational Interviewing (MI). Learn to recognize change talk and sustain talk and how to respond to each in a good way. Utilize open ended questions to develop discrepancy between ideal self and current behaviors in a way that encourages movement toward integrity.   Day 1 Introduction to the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI)  Why MI for Native Communities  Introduction to the Tools of MI  Skill-building Exercises Day 2 Review & Discussion of Day 1  Skill‐building Exercises  Deeper into Change Talk  Rolling with Resistance  Avoiding Traps  Real-world application   FACILITATOR Lonnie Nelson, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor, Partnerships for Native Health, Eastern band Cherokee (AniKituwah) Dr. Lonnie Nelson (descendant of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Rehabilitation Psychology at University of Washington's Harborview Medical Center. In 2012, he returned to the field of Native health disparities through the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Career Development Award (K12) at the University of Washington School of Public Health.  Dr. Nelson joined the Washington State University College of Nursing in 2015. His work aims to address health disparities experienced by American Indian and Alaska Native communities through multiple avenues. His current research interests focus on the elimination of health disparities in urban dwelling and other Native populations through the application of culturally adapted evidence-based interventions and other patient centered approaches to changing health behaviors, such as indigenized motivational interviewing and harm reduction treatments. Outside of work, he enjoys making and using traditional Native archery gear and spending time with his 3-year-old daughter, Amelia. 

Mindful Movement is a 30 minute meditation space for individuals to ground themselves, release any built up tension, prepare for the week ahead, etc..   1:00-1:30pm CT Tuesdays   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.   The sessions will be recorded and can later be used for teachers to use as a resource whenever needed.   Questions? [email protected]  

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.   The November 2, 2021 session will focus on the use of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of alcohol use disorders. This workshop will provide participants with information on medications used to treat alcohol use disorder. Special emphasis will be placed on medications that are utilized to treat alcohol withdrawal and those employed to support treatment and recovery.   At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: Identify the medications commonly used to detoxification those with alcohol use disorder Discuss the mechanism of action for disulfiram and its effect on alcohol consumption List at least two medications used to support alcohol use disorder treatment and recovery.     SPEAKER Randall Webber, MPH, CADC Randall Webber, MPH, CADC has worked in the addiction field for the past 45 years as a counselor, program director and trainer. He has provided training on street drug pharmacology, addiction science, counselor ethics and substance abuse treatment strategies. Randall has authored or co-authored numerous publications and has held teaching positions at several colleges and universities. He serves on the board of directors of the Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals.       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.      CERTIFICATES Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend the sessions in full.     TRAINING SCHEDULE All sessions in this series will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central. There will be a new expert presenter for every session.  September 7, 2021 October 5, 2021  November 2, 2021  December 7, 2021 January 4, 2022 - NO SESSION February 1, 2022 March 1, 2022  April 5, 2022  May 3, 2022  June 7, 2022 July 5, 2022 - NO SESSION August 2, 2022    

"Using Compensatory and Adaptive Cognitive Strategies within ACT," with Piper Meyer-Kalos, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry. This 90-minute meeting for ACT Teams​​​​ is hosted and facilitated by the Northwest MHTTC and the Institute for Best Practices at the University of North Carolina. ABOUT THIS EVENT The Northwest MHTTC, in collaboration with the Institute for Best Practices at the University of North Carolina, co-facilitates a bi-monthly consultation call with ACT teams and ACT stakeholders. Each meeting consists of a mini-didactic training on a topic of relevance and interest to ACT teams (at times circling back to topics related to navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and related issues as they come up), as well as opportunities to pose consultation questions and learn from other ACT teams and their shared experiences within ACT. For more information or questions, contact: Maria Monroe-DeVita, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine and Director of the Washington State Center of Excellence in First Episode Psychosis or Lorna Moser, PhD, Director of the UNC ACT Technical Assistance Center in the UNC Department of Psychiatry’s Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health and Coordinator of the North Carolina ACT Coalition. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS SERIES FACILITATORS Lorna Moser, PhD Dr. Moser is the Director of the UNC ACT Technical Assistance Center in the UNC Department of Psychiatry’s Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health; and Coordinator of the North Carolina ACT Coalition.     Maria Monroe-DeVita, PhD Dr. Monroe-DeVita is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Director, Washington State Center of Excellence in First Episode Psychosis.

These four 75-minute sessions are for a live learning community with Rebekah Demirel for Region 10 providers. ABOUT THE SESSIONS Region 10 providers were notified of this opportunity.   Find out more about this learning community here. All learning community sessions are 11 AM - 12:15 PM Pacific These sessions will be interactive with everyone on camera/audio--plan on engaging! Please plan to attend all sessions as learning builds and space is limited. OCT. 29: Sitting in the Turbulence: Caring about suffering we see around us might feel like a lot to carry, so how do we keep caring without feeling burdened? NOV. 05: Taking Sides: It seems like the world has never been so divided and polarized. What's our part in it, and how can we stay committed to what feels right, while not cutting off or taking sides? NOV. 12: Common Ground: It's easy to feel resentful or judgmental when we think others are wrong. How do we feel connected to, and compassion for, those whose views are not the same as ours? NOV. 19: Our Thanksgiving: If our suffering has a purpose, maybe it is to teach us empathy for other's suffering. How can we acknowledge our tough challenges and also feel grateful for what we have?   RESOURCES  Our facilitators always share great resources. We'll be posting them here.   FACILITATOR Rebekah Demirel, L.Ac MPCC Rebekah Demirel L.Ac. MPCC, is the founder and director of Trauma Integration Programs, with more than a decade as an ambulance paramedic, twenty-two years as a paramedic trainer, eighteen years of mental health counseling experience, specializing in traumatic stress, and she is a licensed East Asian medicine practitioner and acupuncturist. Rebekah’s unique skill set and experience are informed by her own traumatic childhood and teen years spent on the street and in the foster care system, giving her a special familiarity and empathy for trauma and loss.

Session One: Setting the Stage - Stories and Numbers This new webinar series will bring professionals from the school mental health field to share knowledge, lived experiences, affirming practices and resources to create supportive spaces for the LGBTQIA2+ community in schools in our region. Coming Up: Session Two - November 9, 2021 Session Three - November 30, 2021 Session Four - December 14, 2021  

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. Join us!

Join us for Youth Peer Support Group Coaching! These no-cost, virtual meetings offer trained Peer Supporters working with young people an opportunity to have regular coaching sessions.  The goal is to provide a space for facilitator led-discussions on topics pertinent to providing youth peer support.  This is also a chance to share resources and network while growing your professional skillset. Future Dates: November 18, 2021 December 23, 2021 January 27, 2022 February 24, 2022 March 31, 2022 April 28, 2022 May 26, 2022 June 30, 2022 July 28, 2022

To effectively support young people experiencing crisis, the youth behavioral health workforce needs to have the skills and resources to help youth navigate moments of crisis. During this month's learning community for young professionals, we'll discuss what mental health professionals need to know about effective models of crisis intervention and strategies for helping young people before, during, and after a crisis.  These monthly forums are an opportunity to connect with others who share concern and passion for developmentally appropriate and appealing systems and supports for youth and young adults. Maybe you're a peer support provider or a new professional with lived experience working in mental health advocacy. Whatever your role, if you are a young adult professional seeking to make peer-to-peer connections and develop your professional capacity, this learning community offers a space to acquire and build skills with other mental health workforce professionals. We hope you will join us in collective skill-building, engaging conversations, and young professional networking. Intended Audience The target audience for this learning community is young professionals working with youth and young adults of transition age.

This 2-hour session is part of the live learning lab series Essentials of Care for Supporting Individuals with Serious Mental Illness presented by the SPIRIT Lab at the University of Washington. This training is limited to a specific cohort. Find out more about this learning lab series here. ABOUT THE SESSION Overview of Serious Mental Illness (SMI). Cultivate understanding of SMI signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. FACILITATOR SHANNON STEWART, LMHC   Shannon Stewart graduated from Arizona State University with a dual major in Psychology and Communication and completed a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling at Seattle University. Prior to joining the UW SPIRIT Lab, she worked at Harborview Medical Center providing supported employment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) to adults with persistent and medication-resistant psychosis as well as First Episode Psychosis. She also served as the CBTp Agency Lead for Harborview’s Mental Health and Addiction Services. Shannon’s interests involve understanding/addressing how stigma around serious mental illness creates barriers to access, engagement, therapeutic rapport-building, and recovery. Now as a CBTp trainer with the SPIRIT lab, she is committed to using her personal experience learning CBTp as a community mental health clinician to support other professionals in their learning journey.  

These four 75-minute sessions are part of our LEND A HAND live learning community for Region 10 providers with Dr. Kira Mauseth. Region 10 providers were notified of this opportunity via our newsletter. Find out more about this learning community here. ABOUT THE SESSIONS These sessions will be interactive with everyone on camera/audio--plan on engaging! Please plan to attend all sessions as learning builds and space is limited. De-escalation techniques, interventions and communication | October 27, 10:30-11:45 am Culturally informed crisis management and de-escalation with guest speaker Salsabiel Alzubaidi | November 3, 10:30-11:45 am Crisis management in healthcare- standards of care, moral injury and burnout for health care workers | November 10, 10:30-11:45 am Families, Relationships and Developmental Considerations with guest speaker Salsabiel Alzubaidi | November 17, 10:30-11:45 am   FACILITATORS Kira Mauseth, PhD Dr. Kira  Mauseth is a practicing clinical psychologist who splits her professional time between seeing patients at Snohomish Psychology Associates, teaching as a Senior Instructor at Seattle University and serving as a co-lead for the Behavioral Health Strike Team for the WA State Department of Health. She also serves on the state’s Disaster Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC). Her work and research interests focus on resilience and recovery from trauma as well as well as disaster behavioral health. She has worked abroad extensively in disaster response and with first responders and health care workers throughout United States. Dr. Mauseth also conducts trainings and provides presentations to organizations and educational groups about disaster preparedness and resilience building within local communities.     Salsabiel Alzubaidi, MA Salsabiel Alzubaidi is a skilled and dynamic educational programming professional with extensive experience leading engaging programs focusing on diversity and inclusion and social justice. Ms. Alzubaidi is passionate about empowering youth in the field of education. Currently, she works at Seattle University as the first non-Christian Campus Minister for Social Justice. Also, She worked at the international student center at Seattle University to enhance international students learning experience. Ms. Alzubaidi worked with refugee youth in refugee camps and host communities in Jordan through various educational programs to build their sense of belonging and resiliency.  Besides that, she helped and empowered marginalized youth to apply for scholarships and universities worldwide. She is driving performance and transformation through training and development efforts.         

The Great Lakes MHTTC and ATTC offer this training for behavioral health professionals in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, Mi, MN, OH, and WI This training will be from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST, please adjust your calendar to the correct time zone. October 27, 2021 November 3, 2021 November 10, 2021 Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based practice used to help people overcome their ambivalence about change.  In this interactive, skills-based workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and practice the spirit of MI and both the relational and technical skills.  Prerequisite:   Participants in the Technical Skills training are required to complete Motivational Interviewing Foundation Relational Skills prior the Technical Skills training series:  Motivational Interviewing Foundation: Relational Skills (October 6, 13 and 20, 2021)  LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Define and summarize the processes of focusing and evoking Identify different strategies for focusing and prepare to apply them to client interactions Define and recognize change talk, sustain talk and discordance Differentiate between client cues of readiness, ambivalence, and discordance Construct effective responses to different client cues Design a plan for advancing individual MI skills   Trainer:  Laura A. Saunders, MSSW, is the Wisconsin State Project Manager for the Great Lakes Addiction, Mental Health and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers. Her position is housed at the UW–Madison, where she’s worked since 1988. Since 2001, Laura has provided SBIRT and Motivational Interviewing training to physicians, nurses, medical students, psychologists, specialty addiction treatment providers, social workers, physical therapists, health educators, and staff who work in correctional settings. She has provided feedback and coaching to hundreds of social workers, correctional staff, and other human service providers who are interested in using evidence-based practices with fidelity. Laura joined the international group of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) in 2006 (Sophia, Bulgaria) and is an active member of the Wisconsin MINT group.

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 Intended Audience: The webinars are intended to help support school/district mental health teams that will develop and influence school mental health programming. This includes, but is not limited to: Administrators (school principals/vice-principals) School mental health professionals (e.g., school counselors, social workers, etc.) District Mental Health Director or Student Services Coordinator Community Behavioral Health Agencies

Case Conceptualizations: Understanding & Contextualizing Rural Mental Health Care October 26, 2021 2:00 - 3:15 PM/MST | 3:00 - 4:15 PM/CST This is a closed session presented at the Northwest Regional Primary Care Association/Community Health Association of Mountain Plains States 2021 Virtual Fall Primary Care Conference   Participants will review the challenges experienced when delivering mental health care to rural and remote populations. Session participants will be provided with six comprehensive toolkits addressing common challenges experienced in treating rural persons (co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and farm stress, rural provider well-being, providing social supports in rural school settings, culturally responsive care for indigenous school children, culturally responsive care for tribal law enforcement officers). These toolkits provide suggested treatment best practices for supporting rural populations who are accessing behavioral health care. The session will close with a discussion and review of resources provided in toolkits for participants to use in their own clinics and practice to support education of the behavioral health workforce.   Learning objectives:   Explain the culture of rural and remote communities. Identify the three A’s (accessibility, acceptability, affordability) as barriers to mental health prevention and treatment for people living in rural areas. Identify where to access free toolkits specifically developed to offer evidence-based practices and case presentations to aid in the delivery of high-quality behavioral health care for people in rural communities.   Trainer David Terry, BA

Mindful Movement is a 30 minute meditation space for individuals to ground themselves, release any built up tension, prepare for the week ahead, etc..   1:00-1:30pm CT Tuesdays   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.   The sessions will be recorded and can later be used for teachers to use as a resource whenever needed.   Questions? [email protected]  

The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.   This series will start with an introduction to Classroom WISE, a new mental health literacy course developed by the MHTTC Network and the National Center for School Mental Health. Classroom WISE is a free 3-part training package that assists K-12 educators and school personnel in supporting students' mental health in the classroom and is comprised of a free self-guided online course, video library, resource collection, and website focused on educator mental health literacy. Many schools and districts are already addressing different aspects of school mental health by using various programs, practices and initiatives to support students. Classroom WISE was designed to integrate and enhance school mental health efforts to provide even greater assistance to students at both the prevention and intervention levels. Following the introduction, each webinar in this series will focus on a different school mental health framework: social emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, and multi-tiered system of support. Clear examples, tips, and discussions will help illustrate the relationship between Classroom Wise and the specific SMH framework. Participants are welcome to attend the whole series or the individual sessions most aligned with your current SMH practices. This webinar series is for educators, school mental health professionals, school and district decisions makers, and administrators.   REGISTRATION LINKS FOR ALL EVENTS IN THE SERIES: Integrating ClassroomWISE with a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Framework November 9, 2021: 10:00–11:00 AM Central Time  Integrating ClassroomWISE with a Trauma-Informed Schools Framework November 16, 2021:  10:00 –11:00 AM Central Time Integrating ClassroomWISE with a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Framework November 30, 2021:  10:00 –11:00 AM Central Time    LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 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. Please visit the Classroom WISE website in advance of the webinar.   PRESENTER  Stefanie Winfield is an Adjunct Faculty Instructor the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social work. In her past role as School Mental Health Lead for the Mountain Plains MHTTC, Stefanie focused on providing intensive technical assistance and training to educators, teachers administrators and all school staff on ways to improve and enhance school mental health. Stefanie has extensive experience working in schools promoting youth sexual health, conflict and anger management, behavioral health education, and school-based health care. With over 20 years of experience working with nonprofits and community organizations, Stefanie has done everything from grant management and implementation, to program and outcome evaluation, training and facilitation.   CERTIFICATES: Certificates of attendance will be emailed to all participants who attend the training in full.   

This session will introduce the integration of behavioral health providers in primary care practices as well as the technical assistance the Mid-America MHTTC offers in this field. Speakers will demonstrate how integration efforts increase access to behavioral health, increase appointment attendance, and reduce stigma. Members of the Mid-America MHTTC Integrated Care Program will welcome requests to establish and/or enhance integration efforts in primary care. At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant should be better able to: Define integrated behavioral health care.  Identify the consequences and costs of poor health to society, particularly poor behavioral health.  Explain the importance of primary care in mental health delivery.  Describe the advantages of integrated care for patients, physicians, and providers.   Continuing education credits are available.   More webinars in the UnitedHealthcare Behavioral Health Education Series will be added soon.  

This will be a case-based discussion related to addressing some common challenges that can come up with engaging and supporting families of youth with early psychosis and clinical high-risk symptoms. We will share resources and provide opportunities for discussion. Presenter(s): Michelle Friedman-Yakoobian, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is the Co-Founder and Director of Research and Development of the Center for Early Detection, Assessment, and Response to Risk (www.cedarclinic.org), the first program in MA that provides early intervention to youth who are at clinical high risk for psychotic disorders. Dr. Friedman-Yakoobian’s career has been devoted to the development and implementation of effective psychosocial interventions for individuals experiencing psychosis (or signs of risk) and their families. Emily E. Carol, PhD, is the clinic director of the Support, Treatment, and Resilience (STAR) Program at McLean Hospital. In this role, she is involved in STAR’s clinical, outreach, research, and training initiatives. Her expertise is in early identification and intervention for emerging serious mental illness in teens and young adults, including psychosis spectrum and bipolar disorders. She is also a member of the Laboratory for Early Psychosis (LEAP) Center.

The School Mental Health Supplement of Northwest MHTTC was requested by SAMHSA to provide technical assistance (TA) during our Year 4 (August 15, 2021 - August 14, 2022) to the Project AWARE grantees from the 2018-2021 cohorts. This event is for state-level Project Aware Grantee staff in Region 10 only

Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment, a monthly training series co-developed by the Mid-America MHTTC and Aetna Better Health of Kansas, will provide health care providers and other interested parties the tools they need to identify social determinants of health and strategies for addressing them. Attendees will learn how economic stability, education access and quality, health care access and quality, neighborhood and environmental factors, and social and community context affect patients’ health and quality-of-life outcomes. A certificate for one contact hour will be provided upon completion of each session.

Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in over 675,000 deaths in the U.S. among which people of color, including Black people, have been overrepresented. This has caused grief and loss among children who have lost their parents and caregivers. Children in this situation are at increased risk of depression especially given additional adversities related to the pandemic including the economic crisis, racial injustice, social isolation, and educational disruption. The presenter will examine the differences between low mood, clinical depression, and bereavement among children and will discuss measures for coping with grief in an effort to prevent episodes of childhood clinical depression. Download Flyer   Presenter: Napoleon B. Higgins, Jr., MD is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist in Houston, Texas.  He is the owner of Bay Pointe Behavioral Health Services and South East Houston Research Group. Dr. Higgins received his MD from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and he completed his residency in Adult Psychiatry and his fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He is the Executive Director of the Black Psychiatrists of America, President of the Black Psychiatrists of Greater Houston, and Past President of the Caucus of Black Psychiatrists of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Higgins is co-author of Bree’s Journey to Joy: A Story about Childhood Grief and Depression, How Amari Learned to Love School Again: A Story about ADHD, Mind Matters: A Resource Guide to Psychiatry for Black Communities, and author of Transition 2 Practice: 21 Things Every Doctor Must Know In Contract Negotiations and the Job Search. Dr. Higgins has worked with countless community mentoring programs and has special interest in trauma, racism, and inner-city issues and how they affect minority and disadvantaged children and communities.   Learning Objectives: Recognize the difference between having a low mood versus issues of clinical depression in children  Discuss issues that occur during depression and bereavement in Black children Discuss ways to cope with grief while attempting to prevent a depressive episode with children   Who Should Attend? Mental health professionals, mental health advocates, and mental health caretakers   Certificates of attendance will be available to viewers of 50% (30 minutes) or more of the live webinar (via email within 30 business days post-event). CEUs are not offered for this session. The webinar slide presentation and recording will be posted to the website.