MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH:
News You Can Use!  

 Your source for updates on how the SC CTSI is working with the Los Angeles County Department of  Mental Health and the mental health community  
Volume 3, Issue 2                                                                                                                                      May 29, 2014
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM MAY 1 & MAY 15, 2014
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COORDINATED SPECIALTY CARE FOR FIRST EPISODE PSYCHOSIS RESOURCES
A variety of Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) program development materials-including treatment manuals, videos, educational handouts, and worksheets-are available to assist states' efforts to initiate or expand CSC services for youth and young adults with first episode psychosis.
  

NEW FROM CDC

  

The relationship between Bullying and Suicide: What we Know and What it Means for Schools

This resource provides school personnel with the most current research findings about the relationship between bullying and suicide among school-aged youth; and action-oriented evidence-based suggestions to prevent and control bullying and suicide-related behavior in schools.

    

 

  
  
NEW MOBILE APPLICATION: THE VIRTUAL HOPE BOX
 

This new free mobile application was developed for individuals with behavioral health disorders to use, with guidance from their providers, to help decrease experiences of distress. Developed by the National Center for Telehealth and Technology, the app is available in beta version for iPhones and Androids, along with manuals for clinicians and users.

  
  
  
NEW FROM SAMHSA
  
This SAMHSA blog post summarizes an interview between SAMHSA Administrator Pamela Hyde and Mormon Mental Health, an organization which was created to inform and connect the over six million Mormons in America seeking mental health services with resources and professionals, about a variety of mental health problems that affect society as a whole. Hyde's interview provides perspective about the prevalence of mental health issues in all religious communities and suggestions for how faith communities and leaders can help.
  
 
  

  

ONLINE COURSE: Helping Clients Deal with Anger

This online course is designed for use by qualified substance abuse and mental health clinicians who work with clients with concurrent anger problems. The module discusses the aggression cycle, thought stopping, and how past learning can influence present behavior. Participants can earn three continuing education units.health

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

ONLINE TRAINING: A Strategic Planning Approach to Suicide Prevention

Many public health professionals are called on to develop or expand a suicide prevention program at the state or local level, and need to design for maximum impact with minimal resources. This online, self-paced course from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center uses three fictional task forces to illustrate the approach.  

 

NEW SPANISH-LANGUAGE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

SAMHSA and HHS released new resources for Spanish-language speakers and professionals who work with Latinos.
The Toolkit for Community Conversations About Mental Health (Dialogos Comunitarios acerca de la salud mental ) supports communities interested in holding conversations about mental health. 

  

 

INFORMATION BRIEF (RESUMEN INFORMATIVO)

This brief provides data and other facts helpful in creating conversations about mental health that break down misperceptions, and promote recovery and healthy communities. 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION GUIDE (GUIA PARA EL DEBATE)

This resource guides participants and facilitators through a one-day community conversation about mental health as a path to promoting recovery and healthy communities.

 

  

 

PLANNING GUIDE (GUIA DE PLANIFICACION)

This guide provides tools to help organize a one-day community conversation around mental health. It discusses the logistics of finding a venue; gathering a network of partners; recruiting participants and facilitators; organizing the meeting; and identifying follow-up steps. 

 

    

"MENTAL HEALTH IN MY COMMUNITY" INFORMATION GUIDE (LA SALUD MENTAL EN MI COMUNIDAD: GRAFICO INFORMATIVO)

This infographic presents data and other facts about mental illness in the U.S. to help educate and inform communities and start a conversation about mental illness.

 

OTHER RESOURCES

 

DISABILITY.GOV:AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN 

 

For many people, Dr. Temple Grandin and autism are synonymous. Listed among her many accomplishments are autism advocate, author, professor, and scientist. She is world-famous for using the insights she gained from her autism to dramatically improve the way animals are treated in the livestock industry. This blog post summarizes some of the insights she shared during an interview with Disability.gov about autism, what parents can do to help their kids, and the importance of learning life skills.

 

ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: NEW CHILD WELFARE RESOURCES

(See attached May 1, 2014 update for details and links)

 

CHILD MALTREATMENT 2012: Summary of Key Findings

 

 

PROTECTIVE FACTORS APPROACHES IN CHILD WELFARE

 

CLERY AS MANDATORY REPORTERS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

 

 

 

Cost Analysis in Program Evaluation: A Guide for Child Welfare Researchers and Service Providers 

 

 

Roadmap for Collaborative and Effective Evaluation in Tribal Communities

 

  

 

Children, Violence, and Trauma Series: New Videos

Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma
Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

The Office for Victims of Crime released four new videos in its Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma series. This series now includes eight videos, accompanying resource guides, and public awareness posters. The most recent videos highlight intervention in schools, innovations in juvenile justice, addressing violence in the home, and a call to action on how anyone can help a child in need. 

 

CHILD WELFARE: Evaluation Videos

The Administration for Children and Families' Children's Bureau announced the Child Welfare Evaluation Virtual Summit Series, a group of videos that tackle an evaluation topic, propose solutions to common evaluation problems, and direct viewers to additional tools and resources. The first three videos have been released and subsequent videos will be released through June 2014: 

 

My Success Story

 

Casework and Evaluation: Learning From My Success Story
Casework and Evaluation: Learning From My Success Story

A caseworker recalls one of her most rewarding and successful child welfare cases, and explains the unexpected role that evaluation played in delivering the services and supports that made a difference for two teenage girls and their mother. 

 

What's the Difference? Constructing Meaningful Comparison Groups

What's the Difference? Constructing Meaningful Comparison Groups
What's the Difference? Constructing Meaningful Comparison Groups

With the help of animated characters, this video uses straightforward language to explain why comparison groups are important. The narrators introduce four common types of comparison groups, and describe how and when they can be used to strengthen program evaluation. While potentially useful for a wider audience, the video was designed with agency directors and managers, project directors, and program evaluators in mind.

 

Real Warriors: Peer Support for Military Spouses

Military spouses of service members face unique stressors. They often cope with multiple deployments, frequent moves, long separations, and concerns about their loved one's future. This Real Warriors article discusses the role of peer support groups and programs which can help military spouses connect with other like them. They also can help spouses know that they are not alone when dealing with stress as a result of military life.

 

 

Muppet-themed Mobile App Helps Military Kids Adjust to Moving

The average military child moves six to nine times between kindergarten and high school. That's a lot of planning, packing, unpacking, and readjusting - good reasons to start early to get children comfortable with moving. Sesame Workshop and National Center for Telehealth and Technology (T2) created The Big Moving Adventure app to help military families with young children cope with the moving process.

 

NEW RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

 

 

Clinical Digest: Sleep Disorders and Complementary Health Approaches

This month's Clinical Digest summarizes recent research about some of the complementary health approaches that people use most for sleep disorders, including relaxation therapy, other mind and body practices, melatonin, and several other dietary supplements and botanical products.

 

New Fact Sheet: Sleep Disorders and Complementary Health Approaches: What You Need To Know

This fact sheet outlines research about complementary health approaches and sleep disorders.

 

New Fact Sheet:  Melatonin: What You Need To Know

This fact sheet outlines what is known from research about melatonin and sleep disorders.

 

 

SEE HIGHLIGHTS FROM MAY 1 & MAY 15, 2014 FOR UPCOMING WEBINARS

 

 

Clinical Trial Participation Update

 

Find Clinical Trials by State

 

Schizophrenia and Genetics

(Outpatient: 1-2 days) This study examines the role genes play in schizophrenia. Eligible participants have a diagnosis of schizophrenia and no serious drug or alcohol abuse. If possible, the siblings and/or parents of the individual are invited for interviews and blood donation. Travel and lodging assistance may be available. Recruiting ages 18-55. [95-M-0150]

 

National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. For more information on research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, MD visit the NIMH Division of Intramural Research Programs webpage.

MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH: News You Can Use! is produced by the SC CTSI Community Engagement program. For questions or information, please contact Holly Kiger, RN, MN, CNS.