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WVESMH Newsletter
The WVESMH newsletter is produced by the Marshall University School Health Technical Assistance Center in the Division of Community Health, made possible with a grant through the WV Department of Human Services - Bureau for Behavioral Health.
2025 West Virginia Polysubstance Summit
The virtual 2025 Polysubstance Summit will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. The registration site shows the session schedule and list of speakers.
Working with Teens Impacted by Dating Violence
During this training we will look at the definition of dating violence, the types of abuse used to gain power and control over a teen victim, and tips to work with young people who are impacted by an unhealthy or abusive relationship. Feb 10, 12p.
Anxiety & OCD in Kids & Teens Course 2025
This free course equips professionals with a deep understanding of anxiety and OCD in young people, practical strategies for recognizing and diagnosing these conditions early, and the latest evidence-based approaches to effective treatment. March 26, 11am – 4:15pm
Ritchie Elementary Lunch Buddies
Ritchie Elementary school has truly embraced the implementation of the expanded mental health program this year. The ESMH Specialist has developed a Lunch Buddies program at the school. Lunch Buddies is a time set aside during lunch to work on developing social and emotional skills. One of the most recent activities focused on self-love, uniqueness, and change.
New Screening Tool to Assess Risks of Social Media Use
Schools have access to an innovative new screening tool, the Media Use Risk and Behavior Screening (MURBS-SB). Created by Dr. Miranda Virone, OTD, MS, OTR/L-CT, in collaboration with Tickit Health, MURBS-SB is an interactive tool designed to evaluate the effects of phone and social media use on youth health and safety.
National Trauma-Focused Intern Training (T-FIT)
The National Trauma-Focused Intern Training (T-FIT) for Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, and Other School Mental Health Trainees is a 9-module video series designed for school-based clinical trainees that is divided into two separate courses: 1) Foundations of Trauma-Informed School Mental Health and 2) Trauma-Informed School, Classroom, and Counseling Supports.
Advancing Measurement-Based Care in School Mental Health
A new publication co-authored by Drs. Elizabeth Connors and Sharon Hoover is available as part of a series published by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD).
Did You Know?
Did you know there are soda lookalikes on the market with THC/Delta 9 content? The cans closely resemble those of other flavored sodas and energy drinks. Caregivers may not recognize them for what they are. Children who consume these drinks are susceptible to toxicity.
If you are a youth serving organization and wish to request a training contact drbarbbrady@inspiringdreamsnetwork.org
