Friday, April 15, 2022 12:00 PM ET
The American Nurses Association estimates that 6 to 8 percent of nurses use alcohol or drugs to an extent that is sufficient to impair professional performance. This presentation aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with opioid use disorder (OUD) in nurses. Our personal stories of OUD and recovery will be shared while reviewing how to recognize a coworker who may be suffering from an OUD. Examples of alternative to discipline programs will be discussed, including the programs completed by the presenters. This activity is designed for administrative staff and nurses.
Friday, April 15, 2022 8:00 PM ET
Many experts predict that substance use disorder treatment and recovery services will use a hybrid service delivery method (some services in-person and some online). Join the online consultation session every third Friday of the month to discuss/share virtual service delivery tips and practices for practitioners and peers focusing on telehealth and digital recovery support services.
Monday, April 18, 2022 2:00 PM ET
While we do not currently fully understand the nature or impact of long COVID, initial research has been able to identify nine core symptoms of long COVID that include both physical and mental symptoms. The nine core symptoms are: breathing difficulties, fatigue, chest/throat pain, headache; abdominal symptoms; muscle pain; other pain; cognitive symptoms (notably, “brain fog”); and anxiety/depression. Topics covered will include an overview of the current situation, what researchers and leading mental health professionals are reporting from the field, and suggestions for successful strategies that have helped individuals and communities deal with the mental health aspects of long COVID.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 1:00 PM ET
This webinar discusses recruitment strategies that are essential to enhance behavioral health pathways for a successful career while addressing the shortage of this specialty in rural communities. Many resources will be explored to assist with recruitment of behavioral health students in rural communities through academic training programs, rural partnerships to collaborate on common goals, and support networks through residences, internships, and practicum placements within a community. Discussion will explore the options available for students to engage within student advisory boards, the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska app, and other engagement opportunities in the effort to maintain and strengthen the rural behavioral health care workforce throughout the states.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 1:00 PM ET
This webinar will address ethnoracial disparities in mental health risk, assessment, and service delivery in Latinx populations. The conceptual basis of disparities will be covered first, followed by promising topics for research on disparities in mental health, risk assessment, service access, and delivery.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 11:00 AM ET
The Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) provides the opportunity of a storytelling process between the client and the provider where cultural humility centers the understanding of mental health. This webinar series will bring the creators and developers of this evidence-based practice together to discuss resources and recommendations on how to use the principles of the CFI while working with adults, children, adolescents, and families.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 12:00 PM ET
This webinar will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Adviser and how this resource can be utilized when working with individuals with SMI, including schizophrenia, major depression, and bipolar disorder. SMI Adviser is funded by SAMHSA and administered by the American Psychiatric Association. SMI Adviser provides free accredited learning opportunities for clinicians (including CE-social work, CE-psychology, CME, and NCPD), vetted resources, and one-to-one consultations. Prior to this session, you may want to explore their website at www.smiadviser.org.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 1:00 PM ET
Douglas Widow, a Lakota from the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe, and a Native treatment counselor in Nebraska, will share his experiences, techniques, and knowledge in treating substance use disorders through storytelling and horses. Part 2 will take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 1:00 PM ET.
Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:00 PM ET
This presentation will review current understanding of "long COVID syndromes" to best serve those in need of care and compassion as they seek full recovery from this novel virus. The webinar will describe central nervous system-mediated long COVID symptoms and also discuss long COVID as a disability under the American with Disabilities Act and how to locate community resources for persons suffering from long COVID.
Thursday, April 21, 2022 2:00 PM ET
This practical and interactive learning community conversation provides guidance for preparing for and maximizing the impact of online supervision. All supervisors are welcome. This conversation assumes prior supervisory training and/or experience.
Thursday, April 21, 2022 2:30 PM ET
According to the U.S. Department of Education, research shows that perpetrators of targeted acts of violence engage in both covert and overt behaviors preceding their attacks. They consider, plan, prepare, share, and in some cases, move on to action. One of the most useful tools a school or facility can develop to identify, evaluate, and address these troubling signs is to develop a systematic way to addressing threats. This training will help to protect the interest of those students or people involved in the incident and assist with follow through of aftercare.
Friday, April 22, 2022 12:00 PM ET
Lethal means counseling (LMC) entails assessing whether an individual at risk for suicide has access to a potentially lethal method for suicide and working with the individual and their support system to limit their access to these means. Although LMC has long been considered an important component of clinical work with suicidal patients, clear guidance and recommendations for conducting LMC with patients has only recently emerged. This presentation will provide an overview of LMC with high-risk patients and provide practical suggestions and tips for navigating these conversations.
Monday, April 25, 2022 3:00 PM ET
Learn more about national and regional efforts in New England helping educators and other adults working to support young people gain skills to reduce youth suicide rates. We will also showcase best practices for youth suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth and present a robust Q&A opportunity to allow audience members to ask any questions they have about preventing youth suicide.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 10:00 AM ET
Difficult moments don’t have to grow into ”incidents” that can threaten client engagement and retention. This workshop is designed to equip participants with basic concepts and preparatory actions that can be used to de-escalate a wide range of interactions.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 12:00 PM ET
The Introduction to Behavioral Health series is designed specifically for behavioral health providers, mental health technicians, peer support specialists, and those working in primary care settings, schools, and social services serving tribal and urban Native communities. Topics and dates include:
- Tuesday, April 26: Models for Understanding Behavioral Health Topics
- Tuesday, May 3: Role of Trauma and Culture in Native Behavioral Health
- Tuesday, May 24: Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders: Prevalence and Description
- Tuesday, May 31: Prevention and Treatment Solutions for Improving Behavioral Health
- Tuesday, June 7: Reflection Upon Important Behavioral Health Topics/Q&A
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 12:00 PM ET
A study team from the Center for Addiction Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital will discuss their recent trial, which found that training doctors and community health workers in evidence-based practices for smoking cessation more than doubled quit rates for individuals with serious mental illness. An active discussion will follow to listen and learn from those with field experience, particularly psychiatric rehabilitation workers, and to brainstorm ways to incorporate an emphasis on tobacco cessation into routine client care.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 1:00 PM ET
This talk will provide background on what the research shows about the kinds of reactions that people receive from others when disclosing sexual assault, the factors that make receiving harmful reactions more likely, and the consequences of harmful reactions on women’s coping and mental health. Lastly, it will present guidelines for both professionals and community members on supportive responses to provide and harmful responses to avoid to promote better outcomes for survivors of sexual assault.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 3:00 PM ET
Alaska presents a unique challenge for access to harm reduction services; prior to 2016 only three urban syringe access programs serviced the state, which includes over 200 tribal villages spread over 650,000 square miles. Since then, innovative strategies have greatly expanded access to services throughout the state. Learning objectives for this webinar include:
- Review the barriers to accessing harm reduction services in rural areas
- Explore the strengths and opportunities that rural communities have to offer to in the development of harm reduction services
- Discuss the process and importance of community involvement in the creation of new harm reduction programs in rural areas
- Understand how medications and rural medical clinics can play a critical role in reducing morbidity and mortality for people who use drugs.
Thursday, April 28, 2022 12:00 PM ET
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 ask questions and discuss issues.
Thursday, April 28, 2022 1:00 PM ET
Coping with grief and loss is never easy and over the last 2 years, marginalized populations have been disproportionately impacted by grief due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will provide information to increase understanding of the grief experience, the impact of grief on mental and physical health, and provide the audience with guidance and creative solutions for supporting their grieving friends, family members, and colleagues.
Thursday, April 28, 2022 2:00 PM ET
Professional boundaries set the parameters of effective and appropriate interaction between professionals and the people they serve. Boundaries protect clients and patients as well as providers. This interactive course will discuss professionalism and ethics, dual relationships, and how to build a safe working environment.
Thursday, April 28, 2022 3:00 PM ET
As the role of technology expands in the care for people with serious mental illness, so does the need to support its implementation and integration into the clinic. The concept of a new team member, the digital navigator, able to assume this role is introduced as a solution. With a digital navigator, any clinic today can take advantage of digital health and smartphone tools to augment and expand existing telehealth and face-to-face care. This webinar introduces the role, the data supporting its needs, details on the training, and case examples of its utility in care today.
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