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 […]

Introducing “Optimizing the Psychiatric Workflow within a Team-based Care Framework,” which explores team-based care as a means of improving the psychiatric workflow. This report describes a practice model for providing psychiatric care in CBHCs that can improve treatment quality, patient experience and profitability in psychiatric clinic services. It also: Illustrates how this model can help […]

Providers of all occupations are experiencing increased levels of on-the-job stress as they work to respond to the many needs of the individuals they serve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acknowledging these challenges and securing appropriate supports are crucial to promoting the well-being of all providers. This training will provide attendees with detailed information on the […]

Edwin Salsitz will be discussing several interesting cases regarding opioid use disorder (OUD) and will be looking to members of the audience to comment on and discuss these cases. This discussion is designed to promote interactivity through an informal "round table" conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to […]

Research has shown that substance use, and in particular, both opioid and alcohol misuse, can increase suicide risk. This webinar will discuss how, and to what extent, substance use is connected to suicide risk. It will also cover identified evidence-based substance use prevention programs that also address the risk of suicide, and what potential opportunities […]

The Stigma Effect describes a conundrum where good-intentioned behavioral approaches to a social problem actually lead to worse effects. This presentation examines both the benefits and the negative unintended consequences of stigma change programs, considering the effects of education versus contact on the stigma of mental illness. Register Here

This webinar will discuss the impact of alcohol, cocaine, and amphetamine use during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will review the physiological effects of substance use disorders (SUD) and heightened susceptibility to COVID-19, and discuss the impact on the African American population. This session will also cover recent increases in alcohol sales and consumption, discuss available […]

The goal of this project is to provide a standardized set of trainings and supervisory supports to service providing organizations that will: 1. improve outcomes for patients who have co-occurring disorders, 2. Improve organizational outcomes, staff morale, and organizational efficiencies. Register Here

This session introduces participants to the CDC BRFSS, including its structure, administration, and usefulness in describing important public health issues for older adults and their caregivers. Older adults often experience multiple comorbid conditions, including issues related to cognitive decline, which can complicate their health management and quality of life. This webinar series will describe population-level […]

Mental Health America of Greater Houston’s Integrated Healthcare Initiative is hosting its Understanding Integrated Care series again this Spring, virtually. Learning Objectives: Review Key Components, 4 quadrants, best practice models Learn and understand the levels of integrated health care Understand the next steps for your practice to expand integrated health care   RSVP

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Identify the history of mindfulness practice, incorporate healthy method(s)into personal and professional practices. RSVP

Early youth initiation and adult tobacco use are significantly associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and in fact, exposure to trauma in childhood and early adulthood can double an individual’s risk of lifetime smoking. In the Trauma & Tobacco Workshop, National Council of Behavioral Health subject matter experts Taslim van Hattum, LCSW, MPH, senior director of Practice Improvement, and Karen Johnson, MSW, LCSW,consultant, Trauma-informed […]

Cognitive decline in older adults is an important public health issue. This session will describe the CDC BRFSS Cognitive Decline module, including its variables, structure, and interpretation. Tips for analysis will be discussed. User-friendly tools and resources will also be presented. Older adults often experience multiple comorbid conditions, including issues related to cognitive decline, which […]

It is well documented that eating disorders affect the Latino population. However, assessments and evidence-based treatments have been developed and tested primarily with European Whites. Cultural and systemic barriers prevent Latinos/as from having access to specialized treatment, therefore contributing to health disparities. Taking into consideration the culture, context, and language is essential to provide culturally […]

Learn about the research supporting family-centered case plans, as well as effective collaboration of community-based organizations with child welfare and other public agencies. RSVP  

The opioid overdose epidemic remains one of the most urgent public health issues in the United States today, killing 50,000 people every year and contributing to a variety of other health complications. Despite the proven effectiveness of utilizing opioid agonist treatment (OAT) for those experiencing an opioid use disorder, a multitude of structural and policy […]

In recent years, the abuse of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs among older adults has been increasing. Also, there is a growing proportion of individuals in the U.S. who are near or in retirement, and a larger cohort of ‘Baby Boomers’ who will reach later life in the coming decades. There is growing evidence that […]

Learn about practical information from the field and new innovations to support peers who respond to mental and substance use crises at Intercept 0 of the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM). RSVP

Caregivers play an important role in caring for adults with health conditions or disabilities. This session will describe the CDC BRFSS Caregiver module, including its variables, structure, and interpretation. Tips for analysis will be discussed. User-friendly tools and resources will also be presented. Older adults often experience multiple comorbid conditions, including issues related to cognitive […]

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

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 […]