Families of persons with serious mental illness play an important role in the lives of their loved ones. In addition to being caring siblings, parents or spouses, they often function as caregivers and can be an asset to any mental health team to assure optimal benefit of treatment. A new workforce is emerging to support […]
In partnership with Pathways Research and Training Center, the Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center is pleased to sponsor a series of monthly consultation web-meetings focused on “Advanced topics in strengthening youth/young adult peer support.” Each call will have its own topic, in an area such as skill building, supervision, coaching and training, organizational policies […]
Families of persons with serious mental illness play an important role in the lives of their loved ones. In addition to being caring siblings, parents or spouses, they often function as caregivers and can be an asset to any mental health team to assure optimal benefit of treatment. A new workforce is emerging to support […]
Data have shown that patients benefit from the social interaction, the universality and the instillation of hope that group psychotherapy (GP) offers. This webinar will give the clinician valuable information about conducting GP and clinicians will be reminded of this effective, evidence-based practice which may be under-considered for use in their practices. It will be […]
The National American Indian & Alaska Native PTTC is holding virtual sessions to support our Native communities in these challenging times. These weekly meetings will cover major concerns that have been expressed, and will continue to share resources, and encourage the peer support that has been happening among those who participated. We hope these meetings […]
This is the third and final component in a series examining challenges specific populations experience in response to COVID and other traumatic ordeals. A Community of Practice session will also be available to participants who would like to discuss clinical applications of the information provided during the initial webinar. The webinar presenter will draw on […]
Individuals with a mental illness may develop cancer at a 2.6 times higher rate on account of tobacco use, delays in screening leading to late-stage diagnosis and inadequate treatment. In addition, people with a mental illness face higher rates of obesity and metabolic-related health problems, which further increases the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and type […]
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children’s Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, in partnership with the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare invites you to join two interactive virtual events featuring Dr. Stephen Patrick, a national […]
Karen McAvoy, PsyD will present a 90-minute session on Understanding Neurodiversity Among Youth. This session will provide an opportunity for school mental health professionals, and clinicians working with children and adolescents, to develop a better understanding of the implications of neurodiversity (traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, and trauma) in a youth population. RSVP
This one hour webinar will review trends in substance use from the past year and look at possibilities for 2021. Using the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) 2020, this presentation will provide information on which drugs are increasing, which drugs might be decreasing, and discuss the effects of COVID-19 on treatment and […]
The designation justice-involved Veteran is used to describe former service members who are involved in the criminal justice system. Involvement in the criminal justice system can range from initial arrest to court involvement, incarceration in jail or prison, or reentry into society. The high rates of mental illness, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders […]
The Roundtable on Population Health Improvement will host a virtual workshop featuring Community-Led Initiatives that improve health and wellbeing. The event will feature presentations and discussions on community-led action around a variety of population health improvement areas, including the social determinants of health. We will soon post a draft agenda. Please mark your calendars as we will […]
Led by Thomas E. Freese, Ph.D., co-director for both the UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs and the Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center, our webinar will address: The latest trends in psychoactive substance use among adolescents. Current data about which substances are being used and nationwide trends. Mechanisms of action and the associated impact of each […]
The second webinar in this series will focus on Population Health Management, which considers all clients in a population, from low-risk, healthy individuals to high-risk individuals with chronic conditions. This approach requires the capacity to utilize data to pursue a wide range of activities to systematically track and manage health conditions, treatment access and use, […]
To see the Agenda and learn more about the meeting, visit here. Due to COVID-19, the meeting will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Join Meeting.
This a webinar presentation to help us understand the impact of widespread overwhelm in the healthcare field. This webinar will acknowledge the effects of historical, intergeneration, racial, institutional, climate, political, and pandemic trauma. Participants will have the opportunity to: Recognize the signs of personal overwhelm. Learn key strategies toward overwhelm reduction and recovery that are […]
Positive thinking is the mental attitude that focuses on the good in any given situation. How you think, directly influences how you feel, and how you behave. Positive thinking can impact every aspect of your life. Please join Geetha Manikkara, PGY3 for her talk on how Positive Thoughts Improve Mental Health. Please RSVP for attending […]
Mental Health America of Greater Houston’s Integrated Healthcare Initiative is hosting its Understanding Integrated Care series again this Spring, virtually. Learning Objectives: The participant will be able to define integrated health care and list three key elements of integrated care – no matter the model. The participant will be able to discuss the 4 Quadrant […]
Join the National Council for Behavioral Health and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) to learn how the ASAM Criteria standardizes addiction treatment and improves patient care and outcomes. ASAM experts Paul H. Earley, MD, DFASAM, and Jennifer Harrison, PhD, LMSW, CAADC, will join National Council Board Member, Mark Fontaine, MSW, MCAP to discuss […]
This webinar will address sleep within behavioral health treatment: screening for sleep needs; SUD and sleep; behavioral interventions for sleep; and interdisciplinary collaboration. RSVP for webinar
Persons with serious mental illnesses are more likely than others to experience homelessness. Homelessness policies in the U.S. have evolved as research has informed us about the dynamics of homelessness. Federal policies reflect research showing that a relatively small number of people who experience homelessness remain homeless for long periods of time, often because of […]
Protecting your well-being while working with and caring for overwhelmed colleagues and clients. Understand how to create, maintain, and strengthen your self-care plan. Examine the uniquely taxing effects of the pandemic and what self-care skills help most. Manage expectations of yourself and others in the face of widespread overwhelm. RSVP
This presentation focuses on concepts of non-binary gender and the context for mental health services among gender non-binary and transgender individuals. Whole health and wellness include living a fulfilled life, which encompasses gender identity and expression. These personal choices are essential components of well-being and self-determination. There are, however, barriers preventing individuals from expressing their […]
