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Supplemental Resources: Engaging Youth to Improve Substance Misuse Prevention: Information Guide Series   Youth Engagement (YE) is an approach to prevention in which prevention organizations effectively engage youth as leaders or partners in planning, tailoring, implementing, or evaluating prevention programming. In this webinar, Dr. Ballard will describe different models of YE for prevention, share tips for YE, and provide tools to guide members of the substance misuse prevention workforce through decisions about whether, and how, to incorporate YE into their prevention work.   Learning Objectives: Identify the benefits and challenges of engaging youth voices to improve your substance misuse prevention efforts Understand different models of youth engagement Identify key questions to consider as you prepare to engage with youth to improve your substance misuse prevention efforts Become familiar with tools and resources to help you incorporate youth engagement into your substance misuse prevention efforts   About the Presenter:   Dr. Ballard is an Assistant Professor of Family & Community Medicine in the Wake Forest School of Medicine. Her research focuses on understanding how young people engage with their communities, increasing equitable and meaningful opportunities for youth voice in communities, and understanding how youth engagement can improve community efforts and promote healthy youth development. In one current project, funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, she applies ideas from developmental psychology to increase opportunities for youth voice in substance misuse prevention efforts. In another current project, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, she is co-leading a randomized-controlled trial study to understand the effects of a school-based action civics intervention. Outside of work, Parissa spends time exploring mountains, creeks, and playgrounds around North Carolina, with her husband and four young kids.

What Does NOT Work in Prevention August 8, 2022   Webinar Overview and Objectives Many trainings and resources focus on what research has shown to be effective to prevent substance misuse. We also know through research what is NOT effective in preventing substance misuse and in some cases is harmful. Yet communities across the nation continue to implement these ineffective and sometimes counterproductive strategies. The focus of this webinar will be on identifying these ineffective approaches. We will also spend time discussing strategies prevention professionals can use to address the resistance often expressed by individuals and organizations reluctant to change long-standing, well-liked prevention practices. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Identify at least five interventions that have been shown through research to NOT be effective in preventing substance misuse List evidence-based approaches that can be used as effective alternatives to the ineffective/counterproductive strategies Describe strategies to address resistance to discontinuing ineffective and/or counterproductive prevention strategies   Presenters   Pam Tindall, CPP, has dedicated her career to the field of substance abuse prevention, consulting in all 50 U.S. states and across urban, rural, frontier, Alaska Native, American Indian, and Pacific Island communities. Her range of work has included community substance abuse prevention program development, strategic planning, evaluation, prevention workforce development, K-12 prevention education and student assistance, school drop-out prevention, and inpatient and outpatient drug treatment. She is a certified prevention professional.               Rick Collins, MS, CPS, is a Cincinnati, Ohio native who has resided in Hawai‘i since 2003. He specializes in community organizing and public health policy advocacy on alcohol and drug use prevention. In 2012, Rick helped organize concerned residents establish a new community coalition to address youth substance use problems occurring on Maui, and served as its coordinator for the first four years. He is the co-founder of the Hawai‘i Alcohol Policy Alliance, a statewide coalition whose mission is to advocate for public health-focused alcohol policies, and he currently serves as Coalition Director for three community coalitions across Hawai‘i. His experience includes establishing new coalitions, planning and implementing prevention programs and community-level strategies, grassroots organizing, and mobilizing a statewide effort to advocate for state-level alcohol and drug prevention policies. He works as a consultant for Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, providing training and technical assistance to community coalitions and prevention professionals locally and across the country. He is a Certified Prevention Specialist and holds an MS in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University and a BA in Religious Studies from the University of Dayton.       Webinar Materials Recording for What Does NOT Work in Prevention What Does NOT Work in Prevention Participant Workbook (PDF) Slide Deck for What Does NOT Work in Prevention (PDF) Evidence-Based Programs, Policies, and Practices Toolkit   Questions? Contact Britany Wiele ([email protected]) if you have additional questions about the content related to this webinar.

The Using Adolescent Development to Inform Prevention Practice: Brain and Behavior provides participants with a review of adolescent development's major social and biological factors and implications for ways to approach substance use prevention/intervention. Objectives: Describe prevalence rates for adolescent substance use in Region 8, including the most frequently used substances. Explain social and biological (brain development) factors of adolescent development in relation to substance use. Analyze the relationship between developmental factors and prevention/intervention of substance use. Create a FREE HealtheKnowledge.org account to access this course 24/7. Click below to get started: Create Account and Start Course Now or Later Complete the course at your own pace! A certificate for one (1) contact hours (CEHs) is available upon completion. *See our Continuing Education page for more information This e-learning course was developed by the Mountain Plains PTTC. Adolescent Development Resources:  Effects of Substances on the Teen Brain (2 minute shareable video)  

Resources Developed by the Southeast PTTC   The Southeast PTTC Policy Guidebook IMPLEMENTING POLICY TO PREVENT ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG MISUSE This Guidebook was developed by the Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) to provide a framework for advancing evidence-based policy strategies in local communities. Download Guidebook   Preemption & The Regulation of Alcohol Infographic This interactive resource was developed by the Southeast PTTC to assist in the education and dissemination of state-based policy regarding alcohol distribution, regulation, and enforcement. Download Resource   Southeast PTTC Onboarding and Orientation Guide This resource is adapted by the Southeast PTTC from a resource created in partnership with the Maine Prevention Workforce Development Workgroup, convened by AdCare Educational Institute of Maine under contract with the Maine Center for Disease Control. It aims to meet universal developmental training needs of the substance misuse prevention workforce in the Southeast. Download Resource     Resources Developed by SAMHSA SAMHSA's Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach SAMHSA Prevention Resources A Guide to SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth SAMHSA Evidence-based Resource Guide Series SAMHSA Evidence-based Resource Guide Series Tobacco-free Toolkit for Behavioral Health Agencies SAMHSA National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery Advisory: Peer Support Services in Crisis Care - added 8.31.22 Advisory: Expanding Implementation of Mental Health Awareness Trainings (MHAT) in the Workplace - added 9.2.22 Addressing Burnout in the Behavioral Health Workforce through Organizational Strategies - added 9.7.22 Guide Overview - Adapting Evidence-Based Practices for Under-Resources Populations - added 9.19.22 Adapting Evidence-Based Practices for Under-Resourced Populations - added 9.19.22 Sample Policies for the Delivery of SUD-related Services via Audio-Only Telehealth Product Developed by:  Pacific Southwest ATTC  & Mountain Plains ATTC - added 9.28.22 Racial Equality Tools Glossary - added 9.28.22 Tip 61: Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives - added 9.28.22 General Disaster Response and Recovery Information - added 9.28.22 Community Engagement: An Essential Component of an Effective and Equitable Substance Use Prevention System - added 11.28.22 Guide Overview: Community Engagement: An Essential Component of an Effective and Equitable Substance Use Prevention System - added 11.28.22     Resources Developed by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network A Comprehensive Culturally Responsive Glossary: Concepts to Increase Awareness Towards Health Equity - Direct Download     Resources Developed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing 2022 Access to Care Survey Results - Direct Download More than 4 in 10 U.S. Adults Who Needed Substance Use and Mental Health Care Did Not Get Treatment     Resources Developed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA Expands Outreach to Diverse Audiences with New Factsheet Translations The Latest “Alcohol Facts and Statistics” from NIAAA - Added 3.21.23    

  Determinants of Health 360: Social, Commercial, and Legal Considerations for Preventing Substance Misuse Webinar Date: January 20, 2022 Webinar Slides Webinar Slides for Determinants of Health 360: Social, Commercial, and Legal Considerations for Preventing Substance Misuse Overview Risky behaviors such as substance misuse don’t occur in a vacuum--the environments in which we live, work, and play influence our choices and behaviors. Exploring Social, Commercial, and Legal Determinants of Health (DOH) can help us consider new ways to impact these environments to prevent substance misuse. This expert panel presentation will discuss ways communities, commerce, and legal systems contribute to substance misuse and how prevention practitioners can support positive DOH to create health and wellness throughout their communities. Bring your questions and experiences, as the panel presentation will conclude with a question and answer/discussion session. Objectives By the end of this training, participants will be able to: • Describe the concepts of Social, Commercial, and Legal DOH • Name at least one way each can contribute to substance misuse • Name two strategies prevention practitioners can use to support positive DOH Audience Community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level prevention practitioners and allied health partners and community members located in the Pacific Southwest states and jurisdictions of American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Presenter Paul Devereux, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor in Social/Behavioral Health at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health. His scholarship explores social and behavioral determinants on health and well-being. Specific research topics include behavioral responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, community-based approaches to cancer screening interventions among diverse populations, how to maintain social support in people with disabilities and parenting adolescents, and emotional health and regulation in older adults. In the approach to his work, Dr. Devereux examines the social and ecological factors that affect population health and how one’s position within the social structure is linked to health outcomes. His research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the CDC, and other state and federal public and private sources. He is the former President of the Nevada Public Health Association and was named Nevada’s Public Health Leader of the Year in 2005. Eric Crosbie, PhD, MA, is a political scientist who examines commercial determinants of health and public health policy. His research focuses on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and examines how commercial industries like tobacco and food and beverage industries are a key driver of the NCD epidemic and how they influence NCD regulations. Dr. Crosbie's research is local in analyzing smoke-free environments and sugar-sweetened beverage taxation regulations in the U.S. as well as global in examining tobacco and nutrition packaging and labeling policies and the impact of trade on health in Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and the Pacific. Crosbie has both local and international experience collaborating with health organizations and health advocates to educate and disseminate academic research findings to policymakers, including publishing research in Spanish to reach wider audiences. Overall his research is multi-disciplinary combining elements of public health, political science, international relations, economics, law, and business to examine public health policy both locally and globally. Matthew Moore, JD, MPH, MA, is a Teaching Assistant Professor for the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health. A Public Health Attorney, Matthew worked for several years in government and in the nonprofit sector. At the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, he worked with diverse communities to ensure equitable access to health care and to exercise oversight over various covered entities pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other federal civil rights laws. More recently, Matthew worked as a nonprofit attorney, focusing on tobacco control and obesity prevention policy and providing direct legal technical assistance to state and local government agencies, environmental groups, legal aid organizations, and other community stake holders. Matthew’s current research agenda focuses on the ethical and moral dimensions of policy and the law on poverty and economic inequity, as well as on pedagogy in higher education. Recent projects involve the impact of policy on stigmatization of individuals suffering from substance abuse disorder, and a legal analysis of discrimination against homeless individuals in access to emergency shelter during natural disasters. Webinar Recording View Webinar Recording: Determinants of Health 360: Social, Commercial, and Legal Considerations for Preventing Substance Misuse

In this Issue:   Red Cup Campaign Separates Alcohol Facts from Fiction for University Students   Epi Corner: Reducing Hazardous Drinking on College Campuses   What's Happening Around the Region? Meet the newest member of our team Register: Ditching the Discomfort with Data Series: Part Two, Reading Data Register: Prevention Coalition Affinity Group Series   HealtheKnowledge Online Course Spotlight Cannabis Pharmacology for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners

    Protecting the Adolescent Brain It is generally well known that the human brain does not fully develop until a person's mid-20s, which is why it's so important to consider the influence that the use of substances can have on the developing brain. Because the brains of adolescents are still developing, the use of substances such as alcohol may have more detrimental effects compared to adult brains. Alcohol and the use of other substances among adolescents and young adults may cause disruption to the developing brain including impacting memory, motor skills, coordination and problem-solving skills, which can lead to difficulties in school performance, relationships with others and overall wellbeing. Video Transcript   For more information, please enroll in our eLearning course, Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective on HealtheKnowledge.org.   The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).   Other resources from the Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course  Infographic:  Conducting SBIRT Virtually   Short Videos:  SBIRT Research with Adolescents Why SBIRT is Important Referral to Treatment SBIRT Implementation Conducting SBIRT Virtually    

    SBIRT Research with Adolescents Most of the research examining and validating components of the SBIRT model have been conducted with adult populations. However, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that screening and brief intervention be a routine practice with individuals aged 18 and older. The American Academy of Pediatrics, other professional medical associations, and several government agencies recommend incorporating screening and brief intervention as a routine practice; and when necessary, referral to treatment. Despite a developing literature base for adolescent SBIRT, we still need to provide adolescents with the best possible care which includes asking screening questions.  Video Transcript For more information, please enroll in our eLearning course, Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective on HealtheKnowledge.org.   The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).   Other resources from the Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course  Infographic:  Conducting SBIRT Virtually   Short Videos:  Protecting the Adolescent Brain Why SBIRT is Important Referral to Treatment SBIRT Implementation Conducting SBIRT Virtually      

    Why SBIRT is Important  Screening is an important first step of the SBIRT process for a simple reason; If we do not directly ask adolescents about their use of alcohol and other substances, it is unlikely that they'll disclose it on their own. Due to a variety of factors including personal discomfort and a lack of knowledge about substance use, many providers do not routinely screen for alcohol or substance use, especially with adolescents. Screening allows us to identify individuals who are at risk for increased use of substances, engaging in harmful levels of substance use or who may be exhibiting signs of a substance use disorder. Alcohol is one of the first substances adolescents try. It is most advantageous to use a brief universal screening questionnaire that can be easily administered, scored and understood by the provider and adolescent. Video Transcript For more information, please enroll in our eLearning course, Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective on HealtheKnowledge.org.   The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). Other resources from the Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course  Infographic:  Conducting SBIRT Virtually   Short Videos:  SBIRT Research with Adolescents Protecting the Adolescent Brain Referral to Treatment SBIRT Implementation Conducting SBIRT Virtually  

  Referral to Treatment Referral to treatment is the process of connecting at-risk clients with other service providers for further assessment, medical and behavioral health intervention, or specialized treatment. Providers may sometimes find this step of SBIRT to be difficult if they are not familiar with resources in the community. The good news is that most substance use and prevention professionals have expertise in identifying and locating community resources for clients, and if they don't, then we encourage professionals to consult with their colleagues about resources available in the community. When making referrals, it is important to involve the client and their parent/guardian in the decision-making process. Further, we recommend that providers help their clients schedule a referral appointment while they're still in the office. If available, you can also arrange for an inter-agency facilitator to help with the referral. Video Transcript For more information, please enroll in our eLearning course, Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective on HealtheKnowledge.org.   The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). Other resources from the Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course  Infographic:  Conducting SBIRT Virtually   Short Videos:  SBIRT Research with Adolescents Protecting the Adolescent Brain Why SBIRT is Important SBIRT Implementation Conducting SBIRT Virtually    

  SBIRT Implementation Implementing SBIRT in any setting begins with careful planning and discussion among administration and staff. Part of this planning process includes assessing the organization's readiness to change. This can include discussing the settings in which SBIRT will be implemented and the staff will be conducting it. It's also important to discuss how initial staff training and ongoing supervision for SBIRT will be provided. To assist in the SBIRT planning process, administration and staff can discuss the following questions. What are your plans for implementing SBIRT? What screening measures will be used? Who will be conducting the screenings? And what are the unique characteristics and challenges of the program based on the setting? Video Transcript For more information, please enroll in our eLearning course, Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective on HealtheKnowledge.org.   The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). Other resources from the Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course  Infographic:  Conducting SBIRT Virtually   Short Videos:  SBIRT Research with Adolescents Protecting the Adolescent Brain Why SBIRT is Important Referral to Treatment Conducting SBIRT Virtually    

  Conducting SBIRT Virtually As with providing any psychological service through virtual methods, specific considerations must be taken when conducting SBIRT virtually. First and foremost, a provider should always confirm the location and contact information of the youth they are working with in order to reconnect, if disconnected, and summon emergency services if necessary. Additionally, when considering conducting SBIRT virtually, there are specific considerations for each component of SBIRT that should be taken into account. For screening, the first consideration that must be taken is how to ensure that your screening procedures are HIPAA compliant. For brief intervention, it can be helpful to provide the youth with additional resources to bolster and support their commitment to reduce substance use. One of the most easily accessed resources is psychoeducational apps, which youth can easily download onto their phones. For referral to treatment, the list of referral sources should include providers who conduct telemental health services. Finally, facilitating a warm handoff, virtually, is still an important step. Video Transcript Infographic: Conducting SBIRT Virtually For more information, please enroll in our eLearning course, Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective on HealtheKnowledge.org.   The Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course provides an overview of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) protocol for use with adolescents (ages 9 to 22). The content of this e-learning course was designed for prevention professionals, school personnel, social workers, addictions counselors, and other non-medical professionals working with adolescents and young adults, in HHS Region 8. Professionals working and residing outside of HHS Region 8 states are welcome to take this course, however, the data sections in the course are specific to HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).   Other resources from the Introduction to Adolescent SBIRT from a Prevention Perspective e-learning course  Infographic:  Conducting SBIRT Virtually   Short Videos:  SBIRT Research with Adolescents Protecting the Adolescent Brain Why SBIRT is Important Referral to Treatment SBIRT Implementation    

  Cannabis: People before Profits. The Evolution of Cannabis Policies and Where Prevention Fits In Webinar Date: February 16, 2021 Webinar Description and Objectives Marijuana legalization laws in the Pacific Southwest Region are varied and complex. This webinar will provide an overview of the stages of state marijuana legalization laws and the multiple layers of marijuana policy. We will discuss the importance of prevention practitioners taking a leading role in identifying public health issues emerging from commercialization & legalization policies. The intersection of policy and prevention and how we approach marijuana prevention in the era of commercialized marijuana will be discussed. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Discuss the stages of state marijuana legalization laws and the multiple layers of marijuana policy. Recognize the importance of prevention to take a leading role in identifying public health issues emerging from commercialization & legalization policies. Discuss the intersection of policy and prevention and how they approach marijuana prevention in the era of commercialized marijuana Presenter Scott Gagnon, MA, CPS, is Associate Executive Director of AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc., and Director of the New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC). Appointed by the Maine Speaker of the House, Scott serves as the public health representative on Maine’s Marijuana Advisory Commission. Scott serves as the chair of the national PTTC Network’s Marijuana Risk Work Group. In addition, he chairs the Maine affiliate of Smart Approaches to Marijuana and has also served as Co-Chair of the Prevention Task Force for the Maine Opiate Collaborative. Scott recently served on the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory  Webinar Recording View Webinar Webinar Slides Download Slides - Cannabis: People Before Profits. The Evolution of Cannabis Policies and Where Prevention Fits In Other Resources Webinar: Selecting and Implementing Evidence-Based Practices to Address Substance Misuse Among Young Adults: SAMHSA’s Resource Guide PTTC Network Marijuana Prevention Education Toolkit  (available in Spanish & Portuguese) SAMHSA Evidence-Based Resource Guide: Preventing the Use of Marijuana: Focus on Women and Pregnancy Updated Inventory of Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Youth Cannabis Use, Washington State Institute for Public Policy (2019) Preventing Youth Marijuana Use: Programs and Strategies, CAPT (updated 2017)

Moving prevention strategies from in-person to a virtual environment requires thoughtful planning and multiple considerations.  The Great Lakes PTTC has created a series of resources to help prevention practitioners through this planning process, from selecting technology to adaptations and fidelity considerations. Below is a guide and two planning tools to use to support the best decision-making for moving prevention strategies into virtual environments. View all the resources at: https://pttcnetwork.org/centers/great-lakes-pttc/product/moving-prevention-strategies-person-virtual

Learn how the stigma of substance misuse disorders impedes prevention efforts: National Institutes of Health, Annals of Internal Medicine: Collision of the COVID-19 and Addiction Epidemics   The New England Journal of Medicine: Stigma and the Toll of Addiction   The New England Journal of Medicine: Stigma Reduction to Combat the Addiction Crisis — Developing an Evidence Base   National Center for Health Statistics: Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2018

The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center collaborated to host a six-part webinar series, Suicide Prevention Across the Educational Continuum. Throughout the series, participants are provided with information related to suicide prevention and intervention for youth, young adults, and college students. World Class Resources to Discover Genetic Risks for Suicide Death  Suicide leads to over 47,000 preventable deaths annually in the U.S. alone. In addition, suicide has increased by 33% in the U.S. in the last two decades. While environment plays a critical role, suicide has a strong genetic component. With the unique resources available to the Utah Suicide Research Program, we have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the understanding of this genetic aspect of suicide risk, with the ultimate goal of development of personalized interventions. This presentation will give an update on research progress and how results may impact the future of prevention and treatment. Presented by: Hilary Coon, PhD   Webinar Recording Presentation Slides in PDF Presentation Transcript   Suicide Risk Resources for Prevention and Research    

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Our expert moderator and panelists answered questions and had a discussion about the following topics: Current research findings from the Division of Respiratory, Critical Care & Pulmonary, University of Utah on vaping-associated lung injury as well as an update on future studies. Vaping prevention risk/protective factors, existing evidence-based or promising vaping prevention programs for youth and young adults (18-25) and other vaping research and resources. Policies/laws around e-cigarettes/vaping at the federal level as well as within HHS Region 8 states (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). Additionally, the experts discussed what communities, community coalitions, and schools can do, in regards to policies/laws, to combat vaping. Some strategies being implemented in rural communities were highlighted.   Resources mentioned during "Emerging Issues Around Vaping Panel Discussion": Clinical presentation, treatment, and short-term outcomes of lung injury associated with e-cigarettes or vaping: a prospective observational cohort study Blagev DP, Harris D, Dunn AC, Guidry DW, Grissom CK, Lanspa MJ. Clinical presentation, treatment, and short-term outcomes of lung injury associated with e-cigarettes or vaping: a prospective observational cohort study. Lancet. 2019;394(10214):2073–2083. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(19)32679-0 FAQs about Vaping Illness MP-PTTC Vaping Resource Page Prevention Principles, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Prevention Principles Social Development Strategy, Communities That Care (CTC) The Tobacco Talk, Utah Department of Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health   Presentation PDF

The Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) is offering a new product line for prevention practitioners and other key stakeholders called Best Science Slide Decks for Prevention Professionals, or slideDecks4U for short. These slide decks are intended to highlight a topic in 10 slides or less. The purpose of this slide deck is to provide prevention practitioners with researched and vetted tools they can feel confident in using in their prevention presentations. All slide decks include presenter notes and full references.   The slide deck presented here highlights and defines the key changes to the Spectrum of Behavioral Health Services (formerly called, and still often referred to as, the "Continuum of Care") published in the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2019 report "Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral development in Children and Youth: A National Agenda." USE: These slides can be used as a stand-alone overview of the updated “Spectrum of Behavioral Health Services” or incorporated into other presentations or materials. Citing the Pacific Southwest PTTC as the author of these slides is greatly appreciated, noting that the majority of the content is derived from the various Institute of Medicine/National Research Council/National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reports on this topic and other key publications.    Each slide deck includes presenter notes to guide the speaker on presenting the information contained in the slides. The slide deck also include the references to all of the literature used to source the information presented. NOTE: Please do not alter any of the slides. If you need additional information, please contact the Pacific Southwest PTTC, email [email protected]  or call toll-free: 1-833-9SW-PTTC. 

Scope of Prevention 5-Part Webinar Series Part 5 of 5 Tips to Successfully Implement a Prevention Media Campaign to Modify Health Behavior Holly will present on various important components to implementing a successful prevention media campaign, including: important difference between commercial marketing vs. health marketing and the importance of understanding your audience and how different generations receive information. Additionally, she will talk about inclusion and collaboration; how to determine if your campaign in working; and ways to sustain your campaign efforts.  PDF Slides Presenter: Holly Riker

The advent of the medical marijuana movement has given way to an avalanche of business opportunities that many states have adopted as a means of increasing tax revenues. Ten states have fully adopted the legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational use (Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, Washington). Nineteen other states, and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have legalized medical marijuana. These developments present many challenges for those who educate youth and parents on prevention approaches to drug use. This virtual learning community session will highlight one of the states that has vigorously developed policy and public education efforts that address the need to educate youth and the broader community about the dangers of marijuana use by children and youth: Colorado. It will also present the latest research and epidemiological data that has a bearing on issues faced by Hispanic/Latino communities. The session also includes examples of public health education efforts targeting Hispanic/Latino youth and parents and will delineate successful evidence-based prevention approaches.  Moderator: Ivette A. Torres, MEd., M.S. Former Associate Director for Consumer Affairs at the federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Presenters: Ruben Baler, Ph.D. Dr. Ruben Baler received his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Biology from the University of Miami in 1993. He carried out his postdoctoral training at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development where he specialized in Molecular Chronobiology. He then moved to the National Institute of Mental Health, where he conducted basic research on the molecular basis of circadian gene expression in vertebrates. In October 2004 he joined the Science Policy Branch in the Office of Science Policy and Communications at the National Institute on Drug Abuse as a Health Scientist. His early publications have focused on the temporal regulation of gene expression in the brain’s clock. Since joining NIDA, he has written and lectured about the Neurobiology of Drug Abuse and Addiction. Dr. Baler has gathered critical insight from diverse disciplines, which he combines to advance NIDA’s scientific mission. These include cellular and molecular biology, genetics, immunology, bioinformatics. Henny Lasley, B.B.A. Henny Lasley, is one of the co-founders of Smart Colorado. Founded in 2013, Smart Colorado is the only citizen led non-profit, non-partisan organization focused solely on protecting the public health and safety of Colorado youth as marijuana is commercialized and increasingly available. Smart Colorado provides information to policy makers, parents and adults, educators, youth-serving organizations and the media about the impacts of commercialized marijuana. Henny was appointed to the role of Executive Director in 2016. She has been appointed by the State Marijuana Enforcement Division to serve on the stakeholder group focused on rulemaking for labeling and warning statements of marijuana products. Additionally, Henny serves on the State Health Department’s Advisory Committee for the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey and is an active member of the Denver Partnership for Youth Success coalition. Ray Lozano, PC, CADC Ray Lozano’s varied experience professionally has equipped him to become the unique speaker that he is today. His career started out in the Teen Challenge Ministry Institute, where he saw firsthand the ravages of drug use in young adults. Having not used drugs or alcohol, this was an eye-opening experience to see firsthand the deleterious effects that drugs have on a young person. He saw how drugs stripped away a person’s chance for an extraordinary life. From working with people fighting their way back from addiction, he realized he wanted to work with kids before they got involved in drugs and alcohol, which led him to his work in prevention. As a Vice Principal for a private elementary school, he launched an after-school program with an emphasis on promoting a family-oriented, drug-free philosophy. This gave him an understanding from an educator’s perspective that schools are looking for the best for their students. Ray was the Program Specialist for a very successful youth prevent

Adult SBIRT Pocket Card The Adult SBIRT Pocket card was created to assist providers in screening patients for risky alcohol levels and providing a brief intervention when necessary.  The front contains National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Guidelines for low-risk drinking limits, categories of use pyramid, and a readiness-to-change scale to share as a visual aid and help the patient decide how ready they are to make a change.  The back of the pocket card identifies steps of the brief intervention along with key interviewing techniques.