MARCH 2024

Hello March!

We hope this month brings a new spring to your step. We know we've got something to be excited about — our newest e-learning module!

In late February, we launched The Case for Managing Pediatric Behavioral Health Concerns in Primary Care. This new module is a part of our Integrated Pediatric Primary Care: A Primer Series on HealtheKnowledge. This free learning opportunity provides a certificate of competition for those looking for continuing education opportunities. Be sure to explore this new resource — along with our many others — this month.

Sincerely,

The Mid-America MHTTC Team

Since the start of 2024, the Mid-America MHTTC has seen two acts of mass violence within our region — first, the school shooting on Jan. 4 in Perry, Iowa, and then the mass shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, that occurred on Feb. 14 at a Super Bowl celebration parade. 

We mourn for the victims in both of these events, and send our utmost compassion and hope for healing to their loved ones, as well as to those who were injured or paid witnessed to these tragedies. 

Incidents of mass violence may cause feelings of distress, whether you were at the event or not. If you or a friend need help coping, know that help is available. You do not have to heal alone. 

We have compiled a list of local and national resources for parents, educators, and neighbors as they move forward following these tragedies. Feel free to share them with your family, friends, and loved ones. 

With sincerity, 

The Mid-America MHTTC 

Mid-February ushered in the annual National Association of School Psychologists convention. This year's convocation brought school psychologists from across the nation to New Orleans, LA, to share insights and connect with other members of the profession. 

Our Center was proudly represented across poster sessions and presentations. Dr. Erika Franta, Dr. Hannah West, Jessica Christensen, and Dr. Brandy Clarke collaborated on the creation of the poster "Busting through Burnout: Strategies to Promote Systems-Level Support of Educator Well-Being."

Additionally, Dr. Kaitlyn Young and Schyler Johnson presented at their breakout session, "Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Students in Rural Schools." This session covered the mental health needs of these students, context paralysis, and support strategies. 

For more information on the conference, visit the National Association of School Psychologists website.

The Mid-America MHTTC is proud to present a third module in the Integrated Pediatric Primer Care: A Primer Series!

The course, titled, "The Case for Managing Pediatric Behavioral Health Concerns in Primary Care" is now available on HealtheKnowledge. Check out the objectives below, or take the free course by clicking here.

Objectives: 

• Define pediatric primary care including the five components that encompass it according to the American Academy of Pediatrics 
• Explain the elements of the quadruple aim in healthcare
• Define pediatric behavioral and mental health
• Describe traditional behavioral/mental healthcare and the challenges with meeting the needs of children and families
• Describe the role of behavioral health and primary care in addressing overall health for children, adolescents and their families

REMINDER — two great school mental health conferences are coming to Nebraska this spring!

Middle America School Mental Health Conference

May 29-30, 2024 | Omaha, NE

Learn more

Nebraska School Mental Health Conference

May 31, 2024 | Omaha, NE

Learn more

We'll be there — and we hope to see you!

Integrated Pediatric Primary Care: A Primer Series | HealtheKnowledge modules

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Pediatric Integrated Primary Care: An Implementation and Training Manual for Professionals | Full manual

Read here

Tele-Behavioral Health Consultation (TBHC) Primary Care Webinar Series | Archived webinar & presentation slides

Enduring continuing education credits available!

Watch here

Moving Towards Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Webinar Series | Archived webinar & presentation slides

Enduring continuing education credits available!

Watch here

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Other Considerations | Archived webinar & presentation slides

Enduring continuing education credits available!

Watch here

Supporting the Mental Well-being of LGBTQIA+ Youth in Schools | Full Series | Archived webinar & presentation slides

Watch here

Decolonizing Training and Supervision: Implementing a Culturally Responsive Model of Training | Archived webinar & presentation slides

Watch here

First Episode Psychosis Webinar Series & Learning Community | Archived webinars & learning community sessions

Watch here

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National Women's History Month

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Social Work Month 

International Women's Day - March 8

Daylights Savings - March 10

Harriet Tubman Day - March 10

Sleep Awareness Week - March 10-16

Brain Awareness Week - March 11-17

Ramadan Begins - March 11

Down's Syndrome Awareness Week - March 15-21

St. Patrick's Day - March 17

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Week - March 18-23

Spring Begins - March 19

Spring Equinox - March 20

Purim - March 24

Holi - March 25

National Physicians Week - March 25-31

Autism Acceptance Week - March 27 to April 2

World Bipolar Day - March 30

Easter - March 31

Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31