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Kristine's Journey: From Coping to Serving and Leading  By Kristine Irizarry, Education Manager, New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Growing up in Puerto Rico, where discussions about mental health were often avoided, I never questioned this cultural norm. Even with both parents facing mental health challenges, I just learned to tread carefully through life—always […]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), through the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), is convening a one-day Symposium representing a cross-section of mental health stakeholders on May 17, from 8am-5pm ET, to share information and best practices for improving mental health outcomes for children, youth, young adults, and their families in […]

SAMHSA has released the new publication Behavioral Health among Older Adults: Results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health. This new infographic highlights substance use and mental health indicators among adults aged 60 or older in the United States.

By Kristine Irizarry, Education Manager, New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Growing up in Puerto Rico, where discussions about mental health were often avoided, I never questioned this cultural norm. Even with both parents facing mental health challenges, I just learned to tread carefully through life—always wary of potential issues related to the mental […]

The Northwest MHTTC supports professionals working to improve behavioral health outcomes for those with or at risk of serious mental illness across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (SAMHSA’s Region 10). Our region is home to many vibrant and diverse tribal communities, including the 272 federally recognized Tribes and hundreds of non-federally recognized Tribes. Since receiving […]

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The Mid-America MHTTC spent a few days last month at #NatCon24 in St. Louis, MO! In addition to attending many exciting and enriching presentations (including a keynote from Michelle Obama), Mid-America School Mental Health Program Director Dr. Erika Franta presented on Preventing and Addressing Violence in K-12 Schools alongside members of our Network Coordinating Office. The panel, […]

During FY 2023, the Northwest MHTTC conducted a needs assessment survey of key stakeholders, mental health organizations and practitioners, and others in our region. Questions focused on technical assistance and training needs, priority topics, barriers to training, and preferences. This report focuses on key findings from the 326 participants across Alaska, Oregon, Idaho and Washington. […]

By Martha Staeheli, PhD, Director, School Mental Health Initiative, New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Schools can be the foundation of compassion, community resilience, and encouragement. They are often safe havens, sanctuaries, and sometimes temporary shelters. For some children, schools are the windows of the world. In order to aid children in their growth […]

Recognizing Mental Health Month May is Mental Health Month. Mental health is key for everyone! The Mental Health Technology Transfer Center assembled a compilation of products and resources geared towards mental health awareness, literacy, and promotion.  Learn More! May 6 Early Psychosis Prescriber Consultation Series: Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics The Massachusetts Psychosis Network for Early Treatment […]

Learn more about innovative approaches and practices in addiction, prevention, and mental health services that cultivate and support the engagement of communities of color! Join the New England MHTTC, ATTC, and PTTC from May 13-15, 2024, as they: Register today!

Numerous communities across the Midwest faced traumatic severe weather events this past weekend. On April 26, tornadoes across Nebraska and Iowa destroyed homes and shook communities across the region. The following day in Oklahoma, another string of tornadoes made a devastating mark — leaving 100 people injured and four killed.  The Mid-America MHTTC sends an […]

The 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, updated for the first time in more than 10 years, outlines concrete recommendations for addressing gaps and meeting the needs of at-risk populations. The nation’s suicide prevention strategy includes a pillar prioritizing equity, an essential requirement for addressing populations disproportionately impacted by suicide. Learn more

April 29 Psychosis Informed Care in Community Outpatient Settings: Increasing Engagement & Insight when Working with Individuals who Experience Psychosis This webinar will provide tips for increasing engagement andunderstanding insight when working with individuals who experience psychosis. Some of the learning goals of this webinar include: Presenters: Emily Kline is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry […]

April 23 Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices - April Event United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. and New England MHTTC would like to invite you and your staff to attend "Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices," a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO webinar series. Native psychological brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native […]

April 17 Insight and Treatment Engagement in Serious Mental Illness By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to describe: Presenter: Dr. Keshavan is Stanley Cobb Professor of Psychiatry at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, as well as Academic Head of the department. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Schizophrenia […]

April 17 Insight and Treatment Engagement in Serious Mental Illness By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to describe: Presenter: Dr. Keshavan is Stanley Cobb Professor of Psychiatry at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, as well as Academic Head of the department. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Schizophrenia […]

Northwest MHTTC is proud to present its Year 5 Annual Report Summary, which captures a brief snapshot of the Center's reach from September 2022 - September 2023. This includes the main "core" grant as well as a continued School Mental Health supplement. Every year Northwest MHTTC provides training and technical assistance to the behavioral health […]

The Mid-America MHTTC team made their way to Seward, NE, in late March for the Four Corners Health Department's Building Resilience to Strengthen Youth and Family event. Mid-America MHTTC Trainers Dr. Kaitlyn Young and Eliza Godfrey presented on Evidence Based Practices for Building Resilient Families. They discussed:  Thank you to the Four Corners Health Department for […]

In early March, Mid-America MHTTC Project Director Dr. Brandy Clarke appeared on Rural Health Matters on RFD-TV. RFD-TV is a news station devoted to covering rural topics and issues. Dr. Clarke joined the broadcast as a guest of University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Dr. Jeffrey Gold. In the segment, Dr. Clarke discussed topics like […]

The National Council on Aging is proud to host the 7th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium. This event is co-sponsored with the U.S. Administration for Community Living, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Registration is free and includes a full day of sessions on how […]

The March 26, 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore can evoke mixed emotions and concerns for anyone affected by this devastating incident. The Disaster Distress Helpline, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides free, confidential, and multilingual crisis support for those coping in the aftermath of […]

April is National Minority Health Month April is National Stress Awareness Month  National Public Health Week (April 1 - 7)

Recognizing Trans Day of Visibility On March 31, we honor International Transgender Day of Visibility – a day dedicated to celebrating the lives and achievements of trans and gender non-conforming people, as well as recognizing the discrimination the community faces. Visibility is important as it allows for trans people to share and thrive in their […]