Mid-America MHTTC Newsletter
AUGUST 2022
It's hard to believe that summer has almost come to a close! But as sad as it may be to see one season fade, it's always exciting to welcome in the new one.

It's been a busy summer — we wrapped trainings like Growing More Than Corn: Nebraska Behavioral Health Workforce Development and the Tele-Behavioral Health Consultation Primary Care Series, and made connections across the country at conferences.

And we're not slowing down now. This August we're launching a new series, continuing three others, and collaborating on a conference. Read on to learn more!

Best wishes,

The Team at the Mid-America MHTTC
UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAININGS
We hope to connect with you through one of our events!
Grow with Green Hills - Green Hills AEA Conference
August 2 & 3 | Oakland, Iowa
Latino Agricultural Workers: An Overview on Mental Health and Strategies for Effective Engagement Services
August 4 | Virtual
Healing Roots: Cultural Competence and Community Inclusion
Friday, August 5, 10 a.m to 11:30 p.m. | Virtual
10th Midwest School Mental Health Conference
August 11 & 12 | Des Moines, Iowa
Integrated Care Consultation
Monday, August 15 | Virtual
Closed event
Implementing Trauma Informed Practices in Pediatric Integrated Primary Care: Principles of Trauma-Informed Care for Health Care Organizations
Wednesday, August 17, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Virtual
More information coming soon!
Promoting Equity and Inclusion in the Workforce: Examining Bias in Hiring Practices
Thursday, August 18, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Virtual
Implementing Assertive Community Treatment in Kansas: Assessments
Wednesday, August 24, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Kansas
Closed event
Wayne State College’s Behavioral Health Professional Development Day
Friday, August 26 | Wayne, Nebraska
Integrated Care Consultation
Monday, August 29 | Virtual
Closed event
NEWS & UPDATES
Continuing education credits still available through UnitedHealthcare series 
The United Healthcare Behavioral Health Education Series allows for medical professionals to receive continuing education credits through asynchronous courses. Each webinar is an hour long, and can be used for 1.0 credit hours of continuing education credit.
 
Session topics include:
  • Leveraging Measurement-based Care for Better Patient Care and Practice Improvement 
  • Psychological Treatment of ADHD 
  • Pediatric Integrated Primary Care: What It Is and Why It Matters
Leadership Institute Community of Practice continues through September

In collaboration with the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center and the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center, the Leadership Institute Community of Practice kicked off in mid-June.

This series holds space for current and emerging leaders in behavioral health disciplines. Each session allows for opportunities to participate in dialogues and form the future of the industry.

Sessions take place on the third Thursday of each month. See the topics below:

  • Promoting Equity and Inclusion in the Workforce: Examining Bias in Hiring Practices (8/18)
  • Relationship Building (9/15)
The Mid-America MHTTC is now on HealtheKnowledge!

You can now access Mid-America MHTTC courses on HealtheKnowledge!

By partnering with this resource, we're expanding our reach and providing even more continuing education courses for healthcare and behavioral health professionals. These interactive modules cover important topics and trainings that strengthen professional and personal competencies, and are rooted in evidence-based practices.

Courses topics include:
  • Trauma Informed Care (EBP) 
  • Cultural Competency (EBP) 
  • Motivational Interviewing (EBP)
  • De-escalation
  • Self-care
  • Shared Decision Making
  • Recovery Oriented Care
HOLIDAYS & COMMEMORATIONS
National Minority Donor Awareness Week - August 1-7
International Assistance Dog Week - August 7-14
Internet Self-Care Day - August 21
Women's Equality Day - August 26
National Grief Awareness Day - August 30
International Overdose Awareness Day - August 31
You have reached the conclusion of this issue. Thank you for reading!
Mid-America MHTTC | 402-836-9980 | MHTTCnetwork.org/midamerica
This publication is supported by SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $5.9 million with 100 percent funded by SAMHSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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