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May 7-13 2023 is National Prevention Week (NPW). The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes NPW as a national education platform to showcase the work of communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health. The work of prevention happens every week of the year, through the work of many prevention professionals, behavioral health organizations, community groups, government organizations, collaborations, and advocacy groups.
The editors of the gardening magazine, The Almanac in The Month of May 2023: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore, theorize that possible origins of the name for the month of May come from either the Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants and/or the Latin word maiores, “elders”. How fitting that NPW is celebrated in May when we celebrate the work of those who are the elders and pioneers in prevention as well as the new growth of current prevention initiatives. NPW is an opportunity to celebrate the prevention work and initiatives that occur every day.
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Author: Cele Fichter-DeSando, MPM
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National Prevention Week!
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Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing these useful resources from SAMHSA with friends and coworkers!
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Prevention Perk, the podcast from Mid-America PTTC produces content that reflects the mission of our network to serve as a prevention catalyst, empowering individuals and fostering partnerships to promote safe, healthy, and drug-free communities.
Welcome, come on in for a perk to your prevention efforts.
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The 'S' Word
Sara Kohlbeck focuses on suicide prevention among veterans, farmers, and marginalized populations, including Black and Latinx individuals living in urban areas. Her research is focused on better understanding farmer suicide through qualitative methods, including Photovoice.
Listen: Episode 71
(available May 4th)
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Discussing Marijuana
Amy Ronshausen leads two organizations which are dedicated to reducing illegal drug use and drug prevention. She stopped by the Prevention Perk to share her knowledge about the ever changing landscape of marijuana use and how legalization is impacting prevention efforts.
Listen: Episode 72
(available May 18th)
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SAMHSA Guides to Prevention | |
The goal of this guide is to provide interventions to treat for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth. It provides research on implementation and examples of the ways that these recommendations can be implemented. | | |
The goal of this guide is to review the literature on prevention of marijuana use among youth, distill the research into recommendations for practice, and provide examples of the ways these recommendations can be implemented. | | |
Evidence Based Practices: From Basics to Selecting the Right Fit
Our three-part series on working with evidence based practices is now on HealtheKnowledge.
These 2 hour courses are designed to ensure your understanding of the importance of EBP's, learn the selection process, and finally implement with fidelity and for sustainability.
This series will help your community select effective interventions with conceptual and practical fit.
HealtheKnowledge.org.
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Leadership Institute Community of Practice
This four-part series, developed by Region 7 TTC's, was created for current and emerging leaders in behavioral health disciplines to participate in dialogue and create space for our industries leaders of tomorrow.
Workforce Innovations - Social Impact and Remote Working, Equity and Inclusion, Examining Bias in Hiring Practices, and Building Rapport & Working Overextensions.
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Behavioral Health and Substance Use Awareness in the Workplace
Everyone in the workplace can make an impact by learning more about these conditions, working to reduce stigma, and learning how to talk to a coworker who might be struggling and help them to access supportive resources.
This 1.5 hour course is not designed for the mental health professional, and this series does not train the viewer to diagnose, only to recognize and respond.
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Getting to Know Your Why
with Dave Closson & Karie Terhark
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In prevention our work is often dictated by funders, work plans, emerging trends and a never-ending to-do list. This can leave us feeling overwhelmed, burnt out and our motivation can take a hit. This session will reignite your passion, your spark, and motivation to keep doing the important work that is prevention! When you find your WHY and live in alignment with it, it will lead you toward fulfillment in your work and in life. This interactive workshop is designed to guide you through the steps to find your WHY - your personal purpose, cause, or belief.
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SAVE-THE-DATE
The Mid America PTTC has invited Nicole Augustine to lead a lunch-n-learn series about Structural Inequities Affecting Prevention Practice. This five-part series will be conducted over the lunch hour, June 19th-23rd and while we can't send door-dash to everyone, we will provide insight into addressing inequity.
REGISTRATION COMING SOON!!!
About Nicole and this series...
Nicole Augustine has been working in the field of prevention since 2001 and is the creator and founder of RIZE Consultants, LLC. She connects to her audience in a unique way, utilizing Zoom and other social media apps. Nicole's experience will bring to life a balance of topics during each day of the series, including why equity matters, and equity in data, building capacity, planning and action.
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