Held by Texas System of Care, Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health at the University of Texas at Austin and Texas Health and Human Services Commission, this contest shines a light on an often-overlooked topic and shows why mental health matters. To educate people about how common mental illnesses are and to encourage Texans to seek help when they […]
Overdose deaths associated with illicit stimulants (cocaine and methamphetamine) have surged in the past eight years, according to a recent study by the National Institutes for Health (NIH). While there are currently no FDA-approved medications for the treatment of individuals who are dependent upon methamphetamine, new treatments utilizing readily available medications are showing encouraging empirical […]
Overdose deaths associated with illicit stimulants (cocaine and methamphetamine) have surged in the past eight years, according to a recent study by the National Institutes for Health (NIH). While there are currently no FDA-approved medications for the treatment of individuals who are dependent on stimulants, new treatments utilizing readily available medications are showing encouraging empirical support. Join us Tuesday, […]
Mental Health America of Greater Houston’s Integrated Healthcare Initiative is hosting its Understanding Integrated Care series again this Spring, virtually. Learning Objectives: Identify codes that can be used based on Integrated Care models. Identify ways to appropriately reimburse your organization based on a deeper knowledge of the rules. Know what tools and resources are available […]
Since March 2020, children across the country have been isolated at home participating in distance learning. The impacts academically, socially and emotionally have been staggering, particularly for children with pre-existing serious emotional disorders and their families. There has been a reduction in referrals to child protective services, an increase in isolation, depression, anxiety, and a […]
The Central East MHTTC in collaboration with the National Center for School Mental Health is pleased to offer a school mental health webinar series with a focus on advancing high quality, sustainable school mental health from a multi-tiered system of support, trauma sensitive, and culturally responsive and equitable lens. RSVP
It is important that clinical providers and community leaders be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of eating disorders to get more individuals the support they need and help reduce the stigma around eating disorders. Experts from Rock Recovery, a DC Metro area-based nonprofit that supports the journey to freedom from disordered eating through […]
This Clinical Roundtable for physicians and all interprofessional healthcare providers is designed to promote interactivity through an informal conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to ask questions and discuss issues. Register Here
We are excited to bring you a monthly series of virtual 90-minute workshops focused on integrating systems and improving outcomes for children, youth, young adults, and their families. Consistent with this premier convening of leaders in children’s services, these Training Institutes LIVE! workshops emphasize practical strategies that you can apply in your states, communities, tribes, […]
Join us as renowned speaker, Sarri Gilman, LMFT offers an open forum to discuss what coping and self-care look like for you in the face of trauma and secondary trauma. What is necessary and essential for you? Explore how to create a web of support for yourself. Journaling and pandemic poetry will be explored as […]
While the introduction of benzodiazepines was rightly welcomed given their enhanced safety profile relative to barbiturates, their use has come under increased scrutiny as evidence of potential risks has accumulated. In this activity, we will first review the epidemiology of benzodiazepine prescribing—to whom are they prescribed and why? Next, we will review the available evidence […]
Using public health data for impact is an important way to translate data into practice. Informing policymakers, systems, and environments is important to meet the needs of older adults, their caregivers, and the systems that support them. Presenters will hear about cognitive decline data that can be translated for use in public health policies and […]
Behavioral Health Training Institute (BHTI) Leadership Check-Up Series: What We Can Learn from Crisis and Resiliency Our nation is experiencing a collective traumatic event, yet how we each manage this time will determine its individual and collective long-term impact. In response, the Leadership Check-Up Series - a six-part training series is designed to ensure health and […]
We are excited to have state and national experts share information on brain injury, person-centered planning and bridging silos for attendees. A detailed presentation description with speakers will be provided soon. Continuing education credit for multiple disciplines will be provided for this event. If you need an accommodation or additional information, please contact the Office […]
Understanding trauma and its impact is crucial for providing effective care and services for people living with mental health challenges who are also likely to have histories of trauma exposure. This session will provide an overview of definitions, sources, types and the prevalence of trauma and explore its bio-psycho-social-spiritual-communal impact. We will also identify practical […]
The HHSC Cross-Systems Trauma-Informed Care (CSTIC) transformation initiative, led by the Office of Mental Health Coordination (OMHC), works with agencies across Texas toward the advancement of trauma-informed organizations, cultures, and services. The CSTIC partners with the South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center to provide resources, technical assistance and support for implementing the CSTIC transformation […]
Join HHSC’s Disaster Behavioral Health Services team for an overview of the phases of disaster, resiliency, the Crisis Counseling Program (CCP), and youth-related program initiatives. The CCP uses the phases of disaster to illustrate the common emotional highs and lows during disasters. Understanding these phases can help behavioral health providers provide the appropriate support to […]
This 3.5 hour advanced medical interpreting course, designed for all language groups, will provide an overview of terminology and skills in delivering mental health interpretation services. This course will focus on common mental health disorders, treatment, medication management and practical skills in interpreting for either ambulatory or inpatient mental health patients. It will also offer […]
As clinical practices incorporate telehealth services, many wonder how the business of telehealth works. Can you make a living working full-time online as a solo provider or a large practice? How is marketing for Telemental Health, practice management, and billing different than in-person services? What kinds of telehealth services are legal and ethical during COVID […]
Many providers have developed unique strategies for meeting the needs of service participants over the course of the year, but they may still be struggling with maintaining their own wellness and self-care. To help facilitate support and the sharing of wellness strategies and resources, we will be facilitating Mutual Support Calls for Thriving at Work […]
Free 1 CEU hour for Social Worker or for any questions, please contact pbpsychadmin@ttuhsc.edu. Zoom link: https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/8753365524 Meeting ID: 875-336-5524
Motivational interviewing, a treatment approach developed by William Miller, has been well established as an effective way to promote behavior change in individuals. Following a brief review of the fundamental MI principles and micro-skills, this experiential MI Skill Development training will focus on helping clients to engage in change talk, and then make commitments to […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to implementation of unprecedented “social distancing” strategies crucial to limiting the spread of the virus. In addition to quarantine and isolation procedures for those exposed to or infected with COVID-19, social distancing is a required measure amongst the general population to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. This webinar will discuss […]
We are excited to have state and national experts share information on brain injury, person-centered planning and bridging silos for attendees. A detailed presentation description with speakers will be provided soon. Continuing education credit for multiple disciplines will be provided for this event. If you need an accommodation or additional information, please contact the Office […]
Identify stigma and stereotype of mental illness, adopt a mental wellness perspective that promotes positivity into practice RSVP
This 3-hour live virtual training will provide participants with introductory level instruction on the treatment of methamphetamine and cocaine use disorders. The training will be divided into three sections. Part 1 will focus on stimulants — what are they and who uses them; Part 2 will focus on the impact of stimulant use on the […]
Although individuals with mental illnesses and substance use disorders account for 40% of adults who use tobacco, tobacco treatment is often overlooked in addiction treatment settings. However, studies have shown that individuals who receive treatment to address tobacco use simultaneously with other substance use have a 25% greater chance to sustain their recovery. In the […]
Being socially disconnected or perceiving the absence of companionship and support can have a large effect on health and mortality risk for adolescents. This presentation will explore factors that lead to social isolation and loneliness; will determine how both physical and emotional health can be influenced; and will discuss ways to improve social integration and […]
Be among the first to hear new recommendations on reframing childhood adversity from the FrameWorks Institute. While Americans agree that child abuse and neglect is unacceptable and are more likely than ever to consider child development an important policy issue, it can be difficult to build the public understanding and political will we need to […]
The Hub Learning Community, a Transition Support Team at Integral Care, will be having a presentation on "A Peer Support Specialist View of IDD and Mental Health Services" via Zoom on Monday March 22nd at 2:00pm Central Time. The speaker will be Jordan Smelley, BHAC representative for youth/young adult consumer. The presentation will offer 1.5 […]
Are you a professional, educator, community member, disability services provider, parent, or individual who is deaf or hard of hearing seeking a better understanding of the various causes of hearing loss? Join Olivia in this two-part webinar series as she dives into this topic and extensively explores an array of hearing loss causes, including: genetic […]
Presenters on this day will include prevention professionals from DSHS Maternal Child Health, HHS Early Childhood Intervention, and HHS Texas WIC. Detailed presentation descriptions, presenter lists and schedules will soon be provided to registrants and the general public. Continuing education credit for multiple disciplines will be provided for this event. If you need an accommodation, […]
There has been much written about relapse prevention for persons recovering from alcohol and other drugs. However, counselors and peer advocates face unique challenges, which usually are not discussed. This webinar will focus on developing skills for counselors/peer advocates on the job and in their personal lives to maintain recovery. Register Here
This session will provide participants with an overview of brain injury including information on what brain injury is and the prevalence within the general population. The session will then describe brain injury in the context of high-risk populations such as intimate partner violence and criminal and juvenile justice. Finally, participants will gain an understanding for […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on drug treatment court programs and their ability to serve clients. While an increasing number of drug treatment court programs have begun to incorporate technology and teleservices into programming during COVID-19, implementation barriers are a common occurrence. This webinar will present recent findings from the National Drug […]
Building Healthy Places Network (BHPN) will introduce the Healthy Neighborhood Investments: A Policy Scan & Strategy Map and Thriving Together Springboard; describe priority vital conditions to advancing health and racial equity; and explore the roles that multi-sector coalitions, healthcare systems, community development organizations, community leaders, and policy makers can take to promote policy change that […]
Many communities face challenges engaging certain individuals in treatment. These individuals cycle through homelessness, incarceration, and crisis services. The question arises, are we speaking of individuals who are resistant to services or services that are resistant to these individuals? While there is no “one size fits all” approach, there are specific strategies, services, and practices […]
Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) experience numerous barriers to quality health care, such as poorly controlled chronic diseases, low rates of preventive care services and vulnerability to violence, stigma and marginalization. As a result, this population faces high prevalence of chronic diseases and poor life expectancy and other health outcomes. Because primary care providers […]
We are excited to have state and national experts share information on brain injury, person-centered planning and bridging silos for attendees. Detailed presentation descriptions with speakers will be provided soon. Continuing education credit for multiple disciplines will be provided for this event. If you need an accommodation or additional information, please contact the Office of […]
Positive Living is a manualized intervention aimed at increasing the experience of positive emotions for people with schizophrenia. This presentation will provide an overview of the intervention and how it has been adapted from positive psychotherapy. Register Here
This Lecture Series presentation will provide current information on alcohol use disorder trends and provide strategies for clinicians to assess and treat alcohol use disorder. Presenters will provide a detailed review of the negative health impacts of alcohol consumption, especially as it relates to liver and pancreatic diseases. Strategies in managing the rise of alcohol […]
Detailed presentation descriptions, presenter lists and schedules will soon be provided to registrants and the general public. Continuing education credit for multiple disciplines will be provided for this event. If you need an accommodation, please email your request to the Office of Disability Prevention for Children at odpc@hhsc.state.tx.us by March 1, 2021. Register for Webinar
Join us for the third Think Bigger Do Good webinar featuring authors Kelly A. Davis and Nathaniel Z. Counts, J.D. of Mental Health America. They will discuss how an investment in the peer support workforce can not only address the immediate and growing mental health and substance use needs in the U.S., but it can […]
