Quality Insights – Mental Health Month
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| May is Mental Health Month Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, Quality Insights supports the national movement to raise awareness about mental health.Mental health refers to our emotional and social well-being and impacts how we think, feel, and behave. It plays a role in connecting with others, making decisions, handling stress, and many other aspects of daily life. Everyone has mental health, and it deserves our attention just as much as our physical health.We encourage you to explore the following resources to enhance your knowledge of mental health. |
| MHA’s “Back to Basics” Campaign The ABCs of Mental Health Month  Since 1949, Mental Health America (MHA) and its affiliates across the country have observed May as Mental Health Month through media, local events, and screenings. This year, the theme of MHA’s 2022 Mental Health Month Toolkit is “Back to Basics.” Here are some simple ABCs – as easy as 123 – to help you get Back to Basics with mental health and well-being during May. Act: While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. Explore Mental Health America’s 2022 Mental Health Month Toolkit, which provides free, practical resources. Learn about recognizing warning signs, knowing the factors that can lead to mental health conditions, maintaining mental well-being, and seeking help for mental health. Boost: Show your support this month by wearing lime green, the official awareness color for mental health. Post your photo and/or share your mental health story online. Tag @MentalHealthAmerica on Instagram and use #gogreenformh for MHA to share your pictures.Contribute: Become a “Fight in the Open” champion with a monthly donation. Donations can help MHA help 10 individuals by screening them for mental health conditions and directing them to resources. Or, shop MHA’s Store and take a picture with your merch to share online. |
| NAMI’s “Together for Mental Health” Campaign Mental Health Awareness Month For 2022’s Mental Health Awareness Month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will amplify the message of “Together for Mental Health.” Be sure to check out NAMI’s blog, personal stories, videos, digital toolkits, social media engagements and national events.Resources2022 Awareness Event GuideWays to Get InvolvedRead Personal StoriesShare Your Story |
Mental Health Infographic Prioritizing Mental Health Care in America According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 37% of the U.S. population live in a mental health professional shortage area.Check out this infographic from the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation, which showcases the impact of mental health care across the U.S. |
Contact Us Sheila Barnett, BSN, RN – 1.800.642.8686 ext. 3221This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-CC-050622-MV |
Save the Date! HUD/SAMHSA: National Mental Health Awareness Month Webinar Series MAY 2022
| Save the Date! HUD/SAMHSA: National Mental Health Awareness Month Webinar Series MAY 2022 each WednesdayThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are teaming up to present a series of free webinars this May to celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month!The webinars will take place each Wednesday in May and will feature leading mental health and housing professionals from SAMHSA and HUD, as well as practitioners from their respective communities. This collaboration will focus on mental health issues that our nation is facing in the post-pandemic world, plus issues specific to HUD’s communitiesUpcoming webinars include:May 4, 2022 1:00 PM ET Webinar 1: Mental Health 101 – Overview of Mental Health Issues in the Modern World Access Code: 4670871#May 11, 2022 1:00 PM ET Webinar 2: 988 – What’s on the Horizon Access Code 8477433#May 18, 2022 2:00 PM ET Webinar 3:Get Help – Reducing Stigma Associated with Mental Health Access Code: 5955873#May 25, 2022 2:00 PM ET Webinar 4: Now What? – Mental Health Issues in Post-COVID America Access Code: 6268721#Save the Date for National Prevention Week and SAMHSA’s Prevention Day 2022!National Prevention Week (NPW), May 8–14, is a national public education platform bringing together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health. SAMHSA’s Prevention Day will take place on Monday, May 9, and it will be delivered virtually through an interactive online conference platform.NPW Daily Themes Each year, NPW includes daily themes to focus on major substance use and mental health topics. The 2022 daily themes are:May 9: Strengthening Community Resilience: Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention May 10: Preventing Substance Use and Promoting Mental Health in Youth May 11: Preventing Suicide: Everyone Plays a Role May 12: The Talent Pipeline: Enhancing the Prevention Workforce May 13: Prevention is Everywhere: Highlighting Efforts Across Settings and Communities May 14: Celebrating Prevention HeroesPrevention Challenge This year, SAMHSA is creating a new way to participate in NPW through #MyPreventionStory. Leading up to NPW, SAMHSA encourages everyone to create and share a prevention story on social media—whether it’s telling how they are helping to prevent substance use or sharing the ways they’re promoting mental health during COVID-19. Take the challenge and be a part of the national conversation about how prevention works!For more information about NPW 2022, including resources to help you raise awareness and plan activities in your community, visit the SAMHSA website or send questions or requests to SAMHSA’s NPW Coordinator David Wilson at david.wilson@samhsa.hhs.gov. |
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Northwest Pennsylvania Veteran Suicide Prevention Program
| Welcome to the Northwest Pennsylvania Veteran Suicide Prevention Program Working with Healthcare Partners, Community Organizations, Veterans, and their Families to End Suicide Deaths. Monthly Newsletter April 2022 Greetings to our stakeholders and supporters Welcome to PERU’s March newsletter for the Northwest Pennsylvania (NW PA) Veteran Suicide Prevention Program. We look forward to updating you every month with program news, training events, community outreach activities, and evidence-based best practices for reducing suicidality and increasing social connectedness and resilience among Veterans. We encourage you to connect with us through our Facebook and LinkedIn groups and share the news of this program with colleagues, friends, and relevant community organizations. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Visit the Website and Get Involved April Program Updates Read and Share Our Articles We regularly share program-relevant articles on our website’s blog. Designed to inform and inspire, these can be shared with colleagues or organizations that may have an interest in collaborating. Here’s what we published over the last month: Combat Veterans, Killing and Suicide This article summarizes a recent presentation by Lee Wagner, Senior Program Implementation Specialist, and explores how specific types of combat exposure impact suicidal ideation and suicidal attempt, the Combat Exposure Scale, and healing efforts for those with combat exposure. Read time: 7 minutes Understanding Pennsylvania’s Mental Health Parity LawsThe federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires health plans that cover mental health/substance use disorder treatment (MH/SUD) services “in parity” with the coverage of other medical and surgical benefits. Information about this important topic has been provided by our partner, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, and is now available on our website. With distinct sections for healthcare providers and Veterans and their families, health insurance regulations for MH/SUD treatment are explained. Read time: 7 minutes Media Toolkit Now Available!Our online media toolkit can help spread the word about the NW PA Veteran Suicide Prevention Program. The toolkit contains sample email text, a press release for announcing collaborations, and a program overview article that can be forwarded to local newspapers, health and wellness organizations, community groups, and houses of worship. All materials can be customized to meet individual needs. Read time: 7 minutes Upcoming opportunities and events We accept relevant contributions for our events calendar and news blog. Members may also share program-related training, events, and activities on our Facebook and LinkedIn groups. Supporting the Behavioral Health Needs of Our Service Members, Veterans and their Families Through Coalitions and Task ForcesApril 19th 2 PM EST FREE Participants will have the opportunity to hear from two different leaders who have established successful community-based coalitions and networks. Facilitating the Integration of Firearm Injury Prevention into HealthcareApril 25th 12 noon EST FREE Explore how firearm injury and mortality prevention can be integrated into routine care in health systems. The workshop will include discussion about the current evidence on strategies for prevention, the facilitators and barriers to implementation of strategies, and how health systems might work to overcome those barriers. Erie VA Moral Injury and Suicide Prevention SeminarMay 12th 10 AM EST FREE Dr. J. Irene Harris, a nationally-recognized expert in the treatment of moral injury, joins Brandon Wiley, LPC in a discussion about suicide prevention and moral injury, how to recognize traits of suicide risk and spiritual distress, and how to identify paths for wellness and spiritual strengths to help Veterans cope. Sponsored by the Erie VA Medical Center Chaplain Service. SCOPE First Responders Training Ongoing FREE The University of Pittsburgh’s Strategies to Coordinate Overdose Prevention Efforts (SCOPE) Statewide project provides continuing education for first responders on the topics of substance use disorder 101, recovery-oriented systems of care, naloxone administration and leave behind, and understanding the barriers created by stigma and bias. Upcoming training dates and registration are available online. Email SCOPE@pitt.edu for more information. Your participation saves lives According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide is a growing public health crisis that took more than 46,000 lives in the United States in 2020. In Pennsylvania alone, the rate of suicide deaths in 2018 was 15.7 per 100,000, compared to the national rate of 14.8 per 100,000. Fully funded by the CDC, this program aims to reduce Veteran suicide attempts, injuries, and deaths by 10% (on average) over five years in the fifteen counties of Northwestern Pennsylvania. By improving access to treatment and support services, we will increase awareness of Veteran suicide risk through suicide prevention community activities and training opportunities. There are many ways to participate |
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| PERU is dedicated to meaningful research and its contribution to a health system that facilitates a patient’s ability to achieve optimal health, well-being, recovery, and choice. |
| Funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program |
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Support Adults with Mental Illness in Lancaster
| There’s only one month left until this year’s Fishbowl Fundraiser! Join us Sunday, May 1, 2022 for an evening of impact. Help create community and connection in the lives of those living with mental illness in Lancaster County. You won’t want to miss this evening filled with delicious refreshments, entertainment and raffle prizes! RSVP by 4.15.22! In-person tickets are limited. Make sure to secure your tickets today! REGISTER TODAY! 24 East King Street Lancaster, Pennsylvania 4:00 – 5:30 PM Raffle Auction, Refreshments by Cracked Pepper Catering & Music by Red Rose Soul Club with DJ Salinger and Julio Fernandez 5:30 – 6:30 PM Program & Announcement of Raffle Winners 6:30 – 7:00 PM Dessert & Coffee $50 IN-PERSON Ticket Limited in-person event. Reserve ticket early. Includes refreshments and 2 drink tickets Complimentary virtual access ticket available to view auction and program on YouTube. RSVP by 4.15.22 DONATE A RAFFLE ITEM |
| Arch Street Center is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Lancaster, PA supporting the recovery of adults living with serious mental illness by providing support, recreation, and meals in a safe and nurturing environment. For more information on our services, contact Arch Street Center at info@archstreetcenter.org or 717-392-8536. |
Lebanon County Mental Health
Recovery‐Oriented Mental Health Services
Friday, May 20, 2022
9:00am‐4:00pm—FREE to attend!
Learning Outcomes:
-Gain a basic understanding of “A Call for Change” document
-Learn Pennsylvania’s definition of recovery and actions that promote recovery
-Understand how to apply the 10 Guiding Principles of Mental Health Recovery within your provider role
-Recognize and practice using Person‐First language
– Identify the recovery‐focused roles of the individual, the professional and the family
-Learn what it means to be a recovery‐oriented provider and how to apply to concepts of recovery in all interactions
Location: Lebanon County Mental Health
220 E Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046
Friday, May 20, 2022, 9am-4pm
Lunch Provided
To register for this FREE training, please contact:
Recovery InSight, Inc.
(877) 597‐9497 ext. 10
Or email: jabel@recovery‐insight.com
This training is supported and funded by Lebanon County MH/ID/EI.
Registration preference given to Lebanon County providers.
PACES Connections = Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences
| Roundup formerly ACEs Connection |
 Filmmaker Tom Weidlinger confronts his own ACEs while discovering his father’s hidden past Paul Weidlinger, a structural engineer who worked with some of the 20th century’s most famous modern architects, never talked about the Holocaust. He never told anyone in the U.S., including his son, that he was a Jew. By Sylvia Paull, PACEs Connection writer  NEW Parenting with PACEs resources! We know how hard parenting with PACEs can be. PACEs Connection supports you in your parenting journey, and we’re excited to announce that we have lots of resources for you. By Natalie Audage, PACEs Connection staff  ACEs and the Resilient Brain Here are six additional keys to optimal brain health and function, including “Nature” pills, reducing stress, and addressing brain-damaging medical conditions. By Glenn Schiraldi, PACEs Connection member What seems . . . reasonable . . . . For people who grew up focusing on survival, it’s not a lack of hard work that keeps them from changing. Surviving ACEs took hard work. What they didn’t have was the luxury or safety to turn their attention toward anything except day-to-day survival. By Ron Arnold, PACEs Connection member NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE |
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The Future of 988 and its Role in the Child and Adolescent Crisis System March 23 2022
| WEBINAR The Future of 988 and its Role in the Child and Adolescent Crisis System Wednesday, March 23, 2022 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET Topics covered will include the implementation of “988” and its alignment with crisis prevention and response systems for children and youth. Presented by the: Minority Fellowship Program Coordinating Center (MFPCC) Webinar Presenter: Melinda J. Baldwin, Ph.D., LCSW, Division Director Division of Prevention, Traumatic Stress, and Special Programs Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) REGISTER After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please be sure to add the meeting to your calendar to receive reminders. Purpose: Since 2004, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline has provided 24/7 service to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress by routing them to their nearest crisis center to receive immediate counseling and local mental health referrals. There has been an increase in behavioral health crises among children and adolescents in the United States with nearly one in 10 children suffering from serious emotional disturbance (SED). With SAMHSA’s focus on the availability of crisis services to anyone, anywhere and anytime, and the FCC designation of 988 as the new phone number for the national hotline in July 2020, there is an opportunity to shape how crisis response systems for children are built and implemented. This webinar will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the anticipated rollout of 988 and its potential impact on the child and youth crisis prevention and response system. Objectives: By the end of the webinar, participants will: Understand the rationale behind the implementation of 988. Discuss the alignment of 988 with crisis system services. Explore the future implications of 988 and its impact on the child and youth crisis prevention and response system. Please share this notice with your networks and plan to participate. We look forward to having you join us. |
Understanding Childhood Trauma and How to Help Children/Teens Recover March 29 Webinar 1:00 – 2:30 EST March 29 Webinar 1:00 – 2:30 EST
| Understanding Childhood Trauma and How to Help Children/Teens Recover Childhood trauma is a common and natural response to overwhelming events, yet most people are unaware of what it is and how it shows up in the life of a child. If you’re raising a child with big emotions and nothing you do seems to help, this webinar is for you! Our goal is to close the gap between the number of children suffering with trauma and the number of adults who know how to support them. Some topics we will dive into are: * The effects of loss and grief * Death of a loved one due to Covid-19, drug overdose, or substance abuse * Guidance for rebuilding trust with children impacted by traumaBeth Tyson’s presentation is designed for everyone, including prevention/mental health professionals and foster/kinship/adoptive families. Check out Beth’s website to learn more about childhood trauma, and her book on Amazon.Click here for more information and to register.info@operationparent.org Email pasocdianna@gmail.com for Information! ©2022 Pennsylvania Families Inc | Commonwealth Towers I 303 Walnut Street I 11th Floor |
PennCares Upcoming Trainings
PennCares conducts researched-based trainings designed to assist caregivers, families, and professional individuals working in the field of human services. PennCares provides trainings with excellent resources, current information, all in an engaging webinar format, which are fun, informative, and keeps the attention of participants.
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SAMHSA Awards Vibrant Emotional Health the Grant to Administer 988 Dialing Code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 Available to All Americans in July 2022
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) will be the administrators of the new 988 dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline). A pair of the agency’s grants, totaling $48 million and including $32 million in Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 funding, will fund the effort to better harness technology to help Americans in mental health crisis and save more lives. Vibrant, in partnership with SAMHSA, has administered the Lifeline since its creation in 2005. This funding also supports the national Disaster Distress Helpline, a subnetwork of the Lifeline.
“The need for quick, easy and reliable access to emotional support and crisis counselling has never been greater. The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the stressors faced by Americans; too often, such stressors result in suicidal and mental health crises,” said Tom Coderre, Acting Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and the interim head of SAMHSA. “These grants will work to expand the nation’s call centers’ capacity and technological readiness as the Lifeline’s shift to 988 becomes operational next summer. Until that launch, we ask anyone who needs help or who has a loved one at risk of suicide to call or chat with Lifeline operators at 1-800-273-8255.”
“This national three-digit phone number, 988, will be a step Continue reading →
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