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Stress has a significant impact on Hispanic/Latinx populations, and is related to the use and misuse of illicit substances and alcohol. The accumulation of Covid19 and other sources of cultural stressors may be especially profound during the upcoming holiday period. This presentation and accompanying factsheets will provide and overview of recent developments in research and practice that focus on stress, acculturation stress, and resilience among Hispanic/Latinx populations. Strategies for helping our communities and our clients to be resilient in the face of acculturation stress and COVID19 related stress will be discussed. Additional Resources Webinar Presentation Webinar Recording   Webinar Presentation Handouts Presentation-English Presentation-Spanish Presentation-Portuguese   Factsheets Download the Hispanic Stress and Resilience During the Holidays factsheet for more information and resources. English Spanish Portuguese   Translations      

Manteniendo los Esfuerzos de Prevención en Medio del Distanciamiento Social   Lourdes Vázquez-Matienzo es una profesional con más de 30 años de experiencia en el campo de la prevención y la salud conductual. Lourdes fue directora de proyectos del Centro para la Aplicación de Tecnología de Prevención (CAPT) de SAMHSA, y los servicios de adiestramiento y asistencia técnica para los organismos estatales y jurisdiccionales de los Fondos del Bloque de Prevención y Tratamiento del Abuso de Sustancias (SAPST) financiados por SAMHSA en la región sureste de los Estados Unidos y el Caribe. Anteriormente, Lourdes también se desempeñó como gerente de proyecto para la subvención de Incentivo Estatal de SAMHSA en Puerto Rico, fue directora ejecutiva de Centros de Prevención al Uso de Drogas y Alcohol en Puerto Rico y fungió coordinadora estatal del Centro Regional del Sureste para Escuelas y Comunidades Libres de Drogas, donde facilitó y apoyó el establecimiento de coaliciones de prevención en áreas rurales y urbanas, logrando expandir los servicios, y la satisfacción y ejecución de las comunidades y distritos escolares participantes. Su compromiso mayor es con la atención de las disparidades en salud y la búsqueda de la equidad en salud con poblaciones marginadas.    Clara McCurdy-Kirlis tiene más de diez años de experiencia en gerencia de proyectos en los campos de la salud y la educación a nivel estatal, tribal, comunitario e internacional. En su rol como coordinadora de servicios de asistencia técnica con el PTTC, Clara juega un rol principal en el diseño instruccional para participantes adultos, en el diseño y ofrecimiento de aprendizaje virtual, a través del diseño de materiales de entrenamientos virtuales y presenciales, y creando documentos educativos. Clara es apasionada sobre el rol de la educación en la transformación de la sociedad y en lograr un cambio positivo a través de la colaboración y el compromiso.     Session Transcript

Download the webinar presentation Presented by: Cassandra Tourre Description: While other substances may get the share of the media attention, excessive alcohol consumption remains a consistent public health issue. This two-part webinar series will unravel the mystery of U.S. alcohol regulation, review the current science on effective strategies to addressing local conditions that influence the alcohol policy environment, and provide insights about the future of alcohol policy regulation, and the need for balance between consumer interests and public health and safety considerations. This session will cover current trends in alcohol policies related to direct-to-consumer policy changes, particularly focused on direct shipping and home deliveries and the importance of enforcement capacity to address the changing alcohol marketplace in these non-traditional settings. This session will also provide a detailed overview of temporary policy changes impacting the operational practices of alcohol outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic that NABCA has been tracking https://www.nabca.org/covid-19-resources. Learning Objectives: Explain the history of alcohol regulation in the U.S. and its importance today Describe current alcohol consumption and policy trends Identify effective alcohol policy and enforcement strategies to prevent excessive alcohol consumption Understand potential implications of alcohol policy changes on the alcohol environment   About Cassandra Tourre Cassandra Tourre is the Director of Public Policy at the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA), a trade association representing alcohol regulators. She has 15 years of public health experience related to the regulation, enforcement, and marketing of alcohol. Prior to joining NABCA, Cassie was Faculty Associate at The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health where she worked on both statewide and national projects implementing and assessing strategies to address excessive alcohol consumption.

Download the webinar presentation Presented by: Cassandra Tourre Description: While other substances may get the share of the media attention, excessive alcohol consumption remains a consistent public health issue. This two-part webinar series will unravel the mystery of U.S. alcohol regulation, review the current science on effective strategies to addressing local conditions that influence the alcohol policy environment, and provide insights about the future of alcohol policy regulation, and the need for balance between consumer interests and public health and safety considerations. This session will cover current trends in alcohol policies related to direct-to-consumer policy changes, particularly focused on direct shipping and home deliveries and the importance of enforcement capacity to address the changing alcohol marketplace in these non-traditional settings. This session will also provide a detailed overview of temporary policy changes impacting the operational practices of alcohol outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic that NABCA has been tracking https://www.nabca.org/covid-19-resources. Learning Objectives: Explain the history of alcohol regulation in the U.S. and its importance today Describe current alcohol consumption and policy trends Identify effective alcohol policy and enforcement strategies to prevent excessive alcohol consumption Understand potential implications of alcohol policy changes on the alcohol environment   About Cassandra Tourre Cassandra Tourre is the Director of Public Policy at the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA), a trade association representing alcohol regulators. She has 15 years of public health experience related to the regulation, enforcement, and marketing of alcohol. Prior to joining NABCA, Cassie was Faculty Associate at The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health where she worked on both statewide and national projects implementing and assessing strategies to address excessive alcohol consumption.  

Southeast PTTC October Newsletter

Engaging LGBT Elders in Prevention Programs Kate Bishop, MSSA October 28, 2020, 1-2 PM EST   COURSE DESCRIPTION The novel coronavirus pandemic has brought increased challenges to older adult populations in several directions. Elders are known to be at higher risk for contracting COVID-19, and are far more likely to face a serious course of the illness if infected. At the same time, isolation itself is a risk factor for physical and mental illness, cognitive deterioration, substance misuse, suicidal impulses, and creates barriers to accessing resources. LGBT Elders are less likely to be partnered or have children than other older adults, and are often estranged from their families of origin. Isolation, already a life-threatening condition, has reached extreme levels in LGBT Elder populations during the pandemic. This webinar will frame the unique challenges of reaching vulnerable LGBT Elders and offer practical strategies for engaging them in needed services, social opportunities, and essential support networks. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Examine the health risks of isolation and the impact of COVID-related barriers on older adults Identify unique challenges often faced by LGBT Elders, as well as unique sources of resilience Explore effective tools to engage older LGBT adults in prevention services and support networks PRESENTER Kate Bishop, MSSA, the Education Coordinator at the LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton, is a seasoned professional development trainer with expertise in working with LGBTQ populations, sexual and reproductive health care, adolescent development, intimate partner violence, and sexual trauma. She is certified as a trainer through GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) as well as SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders). Before joining the Chase Brexton team, she developed the capacity building program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s STAR TRACK Adolescent HIV program, providing cultural responsiveness trainings for agencies that serve sexual minority youth of color. Ms. Bishop holds a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies from Hiram College and a Masters in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University. HOSTS This training was developed under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC), Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) task orders (Reference #s 1H79TI080210, 3H79SM081785, and 1H79SP081018) and is for training use only. Learn more about the Central East ATTC, Central East MHTTC, and Central East PTTC. The Central East ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC are managed by The Danya Institute.

Southeast PTTC September Newsletter

In This Issue: Tele-prevention: How Do We Evaluate Prevention Services Provided Through Electronic Technology? Additional Resources Virtual Bytes: Implementing Prevention Services in a Virtual Setting What's Happening Around the Region? Epi Corner: A Look at What's Trending: The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)

This webinar is one of the New England PTTC's prevention trainings. In this webinar (recorded September 11, 2020), participants will receive a detailed overview of each of the four products in the toolkit. No continuing education is available. Contact us if you have any questions.   Course Summary: Direct to consumer alcohol sales are on the rise nationwide, especially as some states loosen or modify restrictions to allow alcohol delivery, curbside pickup and cocktails to go during the pandemic.  These models challenge traditional alcohol control policy and require creative solutions to address challenges in enforcement. This webinar will review current policies on home alcohol delivery, alcohol shipping and curbside service, challenges in enforcement and compliance. It will also provide specific examples of how compliance and enforcement can work in this environment and action steps that can be taken in your own community. This webinar will include data specific to the New England states as well as drawing from nationwide trends and examples from other regions. Presented by Cassandra Greisen of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association, Carrie Christofes of the National Liquor Law Enforcement Agency, and Matthew Stemple of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Alcohol Law Enforcement Division   Link to view the recorded webinar (recorded on September 11, 2020). No continuing education is available.    PowerPoint Presentation

Promoviendo el Bienestar y la Conexión de los y las Jóvenes en el Mundo del Covid 19 Video Podcast Promoting Youth Wellness & Engagement   About the Presenters:   Lourdes Vázquez-Matienzo es una profesional con más de 30 años de experiencia en el campo de la prevención y la salud conductual. Lourdes fue directora de proyectos del Centro para la Aplicación de Tecnología de Prevención (CAPT) de SAMHSA, y los servicios de adiestramiento y asistencia técnica para los organismos estatales y jurisdiccionales de los Fondos del Bloque de Prevención y Tratamiento del Abuso de Sustancias (SAPST) financiados por SAMHSA en la región sureste de los Estados Unidos y el Caribe. Anteriormente, Lourdes también se desempeñó como gerente de proyecto para la subvención de Incentivo Estatal de SAMHSA en Puerto Rico, fue directora ejecutiva de Centros de Prevención al Uso de Drogas y Alcohol en Puerto Rico y fungió coordinadora estatal del Centro Regional del Sureste para Escuelas y Comunidades Libres de Drogas, donde facilitó y apoyó el establecimiento de coaliciones de prevención en áreas rurales y urbanas, logrando expandir los servicios, y la satisfacción y ejecución de las comunidades y distritos escolares participantes. Su compromiso mayor es con la atención de las disparidades en salud y la búsqueda de la equidad en salud con poblaciones marginadas.       Clara McCurdy-Kirlis tiene más de diez años de experiencia en gerencia de proyectos en los campos de la salud y la educación a nivel estatal, tribal, comunitario e internacional. En su rol como coordinadora de servicios de asistencia técnica con el PTTC, Clara juega un rol principal en el diseño instruccional para participantes adultos, en el diseño y ofrecimiento de aprendizaje virtual, a través del diseño de materiales de entrenamientos virtuales y presenciales, y creando documentos educativos. Clara es apasionada sobre el rol de la educación en la transformación de la sociedad y en lograr un cambio positivo a través de la colaboración y el compromiso.      Resources Podcast transcript

Managing Anxiety and Depression for LGBTQ Populations During COVID-19 Kate Bishop, MSSA September 30, 2020, 1-2 PM EST   COURSE DESCRIPTION The COVID-19 pandemic has increased stress, isolation, and worry for everyone. For LGBTQ people already dealing with unique challenges around anxiety and depression, the impact of these pressures can be devastating. This webinar will explore what makes LGBTQ people particularly at risk for anxiety and depression, as well as related outcomes like substance misuse and suicidality, and underline the ways that COVID-19 increases these vulnerabilities. Participants will explore warning signs, effective interventions, and community supports that help build resilience for these populations. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Explain the impact that prejudice, discrimination, family rejection, trauma, and stress-related illness has on anxiety and depression for Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) populations Describe the dual epidemic of substance misuse and suicide among LGBTQ people, including prevalence, disparities, trends, psychosocial challenges, and help-seeking behaviors Identify community-targeted intervention strategies to support LGBT individuals struggling with depression or anxiety as well as individual resilience-building supports PRESENTER Kate Bishop, MSSA, the Education Coordinator at the LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton, is a seasoned professional development trainer with expertise in working with LGBTQ populations, sexual and reproductive health care, adolescent development, intimate partner violence, and sexual trauma. She is certified as a trainer through GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) as well as SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders). Before joining the Chase Brexton team, she developed the capacity building program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s STAR TRACK Adolescent HIV program, providing cultural responsiveness trainings for agencies that serve sexual minority youth of color. Ms. Bishop holds a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies from Hiram College and a Masters in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University. HOSTS This training was developed under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC), Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) task orders (Reference #s 1H79TI080210, 3H79SM081785, and 1H79SP081018) and is for training use only. Learn more about the Central East ATTC, Central East MHTTC, and Central East PTTC. The Central East ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC are managed by The Danya Institute.

Southeast PTTC August Newsletter

Southeast PTTC July Newsletter

Download the webinar presentation Download the webinar workbook   Co-Hosted By: Southeast Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network Presented by: Maureen Underwood & Associates, LCC. Description: The world climate of uncertainty, fear and worry enveloping the COVID pandemic has created new challenges for many people.  Prevention professionals are concerned about the rise in negative mental health outcomes and projected increases in suicide risk, domestic violence, and substance use.  While that risk appears to be escalating, COVID19 has made prevention both more relatable and more relevant.  This webinar takes a look at some of the challenges caused by the uncertainty of COVID19, including chronic stress, emotional distress, and loss through the lens of prevention.  It will provide strategies and solutions for health promotion, with practical tips that translate theory into workable practice.  It will also provide guidelines for implementing prevention strategies and educating clients on prevention.  A workbook via a downloadable PDF will accompany the training to reinforce the concepts provided in the webinar and for use as an ongoing resource. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify at least 3 ways people are coping with the uncertainty of COVID 2. Name 2 ways in which prevention strategies can be used to address emerging COVID concerns 3. Distinguish between emotional distress and trauma 4. Name 3 ways that post traumatic growth manifests itself 5. Identify their personal style of resilience About Maureen Underwood Maureen Underwood, LCSW was named Social Worker of the Year by the New Jersey chapter of the NASW for her work in the aftermath of 9/11. She has a practice specialty in grief and trauma and has been working with children and families impacted by trauma since the 1980s. She has just completed a May, 2020 webinar series, Trauma Informed Clinical Care During COVID19, for Monmouth County, NJ, which received an average rating of 4.79 on a 5 point Likert scale.

Southeast PTTC June Newsletter 

Monthly newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC.  June 2020 issue includes resources for addressing health equity available from across the Great Lakes programs and the TTC networks. 

Monthly e-newsletter of the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC. 

The COVID-19 pandemic is exposing the longstanding structures, policies and systems that have produced unfair differences in how long and well people live. This conversation will offer strategies for conducting a community assessment as part of the response to this public health emergency. Understanding how COVID-19 has impacted the social and economic factors in your community can assist leaders in prioritizing strategies critical for a customized response. This webinar will introduce resources that can help participants understand how social determinants of health affect the health of their community and evidence- based programs and policies for addressing identified priorities. Speaker:  Aliana Havrilla Ali is an Action Learning Coach at County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. She is part of a team that develops online tools to connect communities to evidence-informed strategies and community change resources, fosters peer learning and connections, delivers knowledge and skill building sessions, and recognizes and celebrates health improvement.       PPT_AccessingLocalImpactCOVID19_Havrilla_6.26.20 Transcript_AccessingLocalImpactCOVID19_Havrilla_6.26.20

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

Health and safety concerns have risen to the top of everyone’s awareness as the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded. Many of us have made the forced transition to working at home, and as we think about and plan our transition back to the office, a healthy work environment is utmost in the minds of both employers and employees. The workplace we return to won’t be the same workplace we left. During this coffee break, we explored some exciting ways organizations are re-conceptualizing the Post-COVID-19 workplace.

Organizations are considering issues and protocols for transitioning workers back to a safe office environment. Employees also have their own concerns and ideas related to these issues. Some guidelines for workers to explore their needs and communicate their ideas with decision-makers are provided here. 

Mental health professionals are bracing for what may be an epidemic of clinical depression related to COVID-19. In this webinar, Dr. Jonathan Kanter will: 1. Review the science on risk factors for depression that cause this grave warning, 2. Share the latest information on how individuals are responding to the current crisis, and 3. Propose best practices for depression prevention and treatment moving forward. Although actual rates of future depression are hard to predict, organizations will need innovative and scalable solutions, given that our mental health services delivery systems are underpowered to meet demands before this crisis. The presentation will highlight online strategies that include disseminating evidence-based mental health tips, identifying and targeting risk groups, and conducting stepped-care treatment groups, stepping to individual treatment as needed.   Presenter  Dr. Jonathan Kanter is Director of the University of Washington’s Center for the Science of Social Connection. Over the course of his career, Dr. Kanter has investigated psychosocial interventions for depression, including how to disseminate culturally appropriate, easy-to-train, evidence-based approaches, with emphasis on evidence-based treatments such as Behavioral Activation for groups who lack resources and access to care. More recently, the Center has produced research on how to improve relationships and social connectedness and on relational processes that predict relational well-being and quality of life. Dr. Kanter has published over 100 scientific papers and 9 books on these topics and his work has been funded by NIH, SAMHSA, state governmental organizations, foundations, and private donors. He is regularly invited to give talks and workshops nationally and internationally. When the COVID-19 crisis hit Seattle, the Center pivoted its resources to understand and mitigate the relational and mental health consequences of the crisis, to assist with public health efforts, and to inform the public dialogue with scientifically informed advice. Dr. Kanter has been asked to comment on the relational and mental health consequences of the crisis by, and the Center’s response to the crisis has been featured on, NPR, the BBC, the New York Times, the Huffington Post, National Geographic, and other local and national news outlets. PPT_ClinicalDepressionandCOVID19_Kanter_6.11.20 Transcript_ClinicalDepressionandCOVID19_Kanter_6.11.20

Between the months of May and June the South Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center disseminated a survey to determine the training and technical assistance (T/TA) needs of the prevention profession field in the South Southwest region during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Webinar: Resources for Supporting the Mental Health and Well-being of Children and Families During COVID-19   DATE: June 11, 2020   DESCRIPTION: These are difficult times for many families struggling to cope with job losses or working from home while managing the added responsibility of child care and home schooling. This webinar will focus on the mental health and well-being of children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic and the early data that provides insight into the challenges and opportunities for substance misuse prevention practitioners to support families and communities during this time. The webinar will also highlight many of the resources available from Child Trends, the nation’s leading research organization focused exclusively on improving the lives of children and youth, especially those who are most vulnerable. The webinar will also discuss how these resources can be applied in your agency and community setting.   PRESENTER: Jessica Dym Bartlett, M.S.W., Ph.D., is Program Director of Early Childhood Research at Child Trends. She conducts evaluation and applied research on interventions to promote the emotional and relational well-being of children and families exposed to trauma and adversity, including child abuse and neglect, child and parent mental health problems, and natural disasters, with a focus on prevention and promotion of resilience. Dr. Bartlett is Principal Investigator (PI) of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) on the impact of the Newborn Behavioral Observations on maternal mental health and mother-infant relationships at Harvard Medical School, lead evaluator for the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and developer of a toolkit to mitigate childhood trauma in the face of disasters and pandemics.   WEBINAR SLIDES: Download Slides - Resources for Supporting the Mental Health and Well-being of Children and Families During COVID-19 (PDF)   OTHER RESOURCES: ChildTrends.org