This NNED space highlights events related to your behavioral health equity work.
We highlight events available online such as webinars or telecasts, national conferences and meetings, and regionally-based events that NNED members can register for and attend.
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Evidence-Based Programs & Health Equity Webinar Series -Webinar 1
11/20/24
The Evidence-Based Programs & Health Equity Webinar Series by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) is designed to enhance substance misuse prevention efforts through a structured three-part webinar series. The first webinar on November …
Giving Families Realistic Hope Around Substance Use Disorders
11/20/24
Working with family members of people with substance use disorder (SUD) can be an incredibly rewarding and effective part of the helping process. Join P. Casey Arrillaga, LCSW, LCDC, as he shares what he has learned through years of helping families th …
Mental Health Care for Migrants and Refugees in the U.S.: Culturally Informed Practices
11/21/24
This course, hosted by Drexel University College of Medicine, aims to provide behavioral health professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address the mental health needs of migrant and refugee populations in the United States. P …
Empowering Futures: Culturally Tailored Commercial Tobacco Cessation Programs in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
11/21/24
This webinar is hosted by the University of California in San Fransisco’s Smoking Cessation Leadership Center and will be held on November 21. Webinar Objectives: Explain how integrating cultural traditions and values into commercial tobacco programs c …
The Power of Rural in Action: RCORP Success Stories & Strategies
11/21/24
Join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) on November 21 for an engaging live webinar in celebration of National Rural Health Day! This year’s event shines a spotlight on the transformative impact of the Rural Communities …
Nā ʻŌpi‘o Waiwai: Building a Better Tomorrow Through Youth-Led Justice
11/21/24
Participants will explore Nā ʻŌpi‘o Waiwai (NOW), a youth-led initiative committed to transforming the future for justice-involved Native Hawaiian youth. Participants will dive into the origins of NOW, discussing the reason it was created and how it co …
2024 Online OCD Conference
11/23/24
The Online OCD Conference is a two-day virtual event organized by the International OCD Foundation that is jam-packed with educational programming for those in the OCD and related disorders community (18+), including clinicians, individuals with OCD, f …
Wiped Out and Still Going, Preventing Compassion Fatigue
11/25/24
Despite the demands that come with a profession in the health and behavioral health care disciplines, providers are dedicated to their craft and enjoy a deep satisfaction from helping others. The other side of the job brings pressures and stress that c …
The Bridge ModelTM: Comprehensive Compassionate Community-Based Healthcare Model
12/03/24
Join the University of California in San Francisco for this free webinar on December 3. Webinar Objectives: Identify key components of The Bridge Model as an approach to providing equitable and accessible community-based healthcare Describe the individ …
Coping During Times of Crisis: Creating Stability When Life Is Unstable
12/03/24
Climate change, political unrest, acts of violence, natural disasters–sometimes it feels as though the world is in a constant state of chaos. Traumatic events have an impact on everyone’s mental health. For individuals living with serious mental illnes …
Prevention Ethics, an Enhanced Prevention Learning Series – December 2024
12/03/24
This two-week, four-session series offers an interactive experience that explores the six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics using realistic examples designed to strengthen participants’ abilities to manage challenging situations in their work …
Minority Health and Health Disparities Strategic Plan Town Hall
12/04/24
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is excited to invite the public to a virtual townhall focused on gathering input on the NIH Minority Health and Health Disparities Strategic Plan 2026-2030. As we continue to address the complex factors contribut …
RPC Meeting: Ripples from the Rain – Traumas Visible and Invisible
12/04/24
Come join Mental Health America in the Big Easy for some fun and a hard look through a policy lens for the Regional Policy Meeting Ripples from the Rain: Traumas Visible and Invisible. Featured speakers include national experts on military trauma, over …
Deep Dive into PTTC’s Prevention Code of Ethics: Considerations for Fidelity and Adaptation
12/05/24
This highly interactive session hosted by the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) will focus on taking a deep dive into the substance misuse prevention code of ethics while dealing with issues of fidelity and adaptation when implem …
The 2024 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health
12/05/24
Since 1996, the National Center for School Mental Health has hosted the Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health. This premier interdisciplinary conference focuses on school mental health and brings together local, state, national, and inter …
Effective Models to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Strategies for Successful and Equitable Abatement Using Opioid Settlement Dollars
12/05/24
Please join the National Academies Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders on December 5 for a public webinar on effective models to address mental health and substance use disorders. The webinar will highlight strategies for successful and …
Ending Unequal Treatment: Strategies to Achieve Equitable Health Care and Optimal Health for All
12/05/24
This webinar on December 5 is hosted by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Presentation Objectives: Highlight the objectives, key findings, and scientific themes of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Med …
Setting the Intention: Goal Setting for Prevention Practitioners & Organizations
12/09/24
The end of the calendar year is a perfect time to reflect on how far your prevention efforts have come and to plan for where you want to go professionally. Join the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) for an uplifting and forward-focused sessi …
Be Your Own Spielberg: Using Storytelling Techniques to Create Highly Engaging and Impactful Presentations
12/10/24
How many times have you seen (or given!) a presentation where the audience’s eyes glazed over with boredom or exhaustion? How do you communicate ideas that are important to you in a way that’s meaningful to your audiences? Can you make complex science …
Healing the Whole: Culturally Responsive Care for Racial Trauma
12/10/24
This one course is offered via webinar on December 10 and 11 at a cost of $45. Participants MUST attend both days to receive CE credits. This course, hosted by Drexel University College of Medicine, is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of rac …
Race/Ethnicity and LGBTQ2S+ Youth Part 2: Discussion of Black Girls
12/11/24
Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and experiences faced by LGBTQ2S+ youth from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. They will learn about the specific ways in which race, ethnicity, and gender intersec …
Navigating the Highs and Lows: Understanding Cannabis Effects, Public Health Challenges, and Prevention Messaging (HHS Region 1)
12/11/24
This presentation will provide prevention professionals with an overview of the effects of cannabis use and related public health concerns. Topics such as accidental ingestion of cannabis edibles and adverse effects of cannabis use will be highlighted, …
Cannabis and Mental Health
12/12/24
With expanded legalization and use of cannabis, it is crucial to explore the potential impacts it can have on mental well-being. This webinar, hosted by Mindspring Mental Health Alliance on December 12, provides evidence-based insights to promote a bet …
Long-Acting Injectable PrEP for LGBTQIA+ Communities: Implementation in Health Centers
12/12/24
This webinar on December 12 is hosted by the New England AIDS Education and Training Center. Join Dr. Ard from the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center and Jeannie McIntosh from Community Health Center, Inc. for an informative webinar on the benef …
Current Approaches to Working With Trauma in Families
12/17/24
The impact on the entire family when any member experiences trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often overlooked. This course examines the range of responses in family members, the concept and reality of secondary trauma, and current ap …
Evidence-Based Programs & Health Equity Webinar Series-Webinar 2
12/18/24
The Evidence-Based Programs & Health Equity Webinar Series by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) is designed to enhance substance misuse prevention efforts through a structured three-part webinar series. The second webinar in this ser …
Webinar: Healthy Coping for Children and Adolescents
12/18/24
Kids and teens experience all kinds of feelings but may not necessarily know how to deal with them or how to cope with when they come up. It’s important that we help them learn the skills to manage their emotions, thoughts, and reactions in healthy and …
Low-barrier Models for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Among LGBTQIA+ Populations
12/18/24
In collaboration with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, this webinar on December 18 will discuss innovative low-barrier, patient-centered models of SUD treatment that can be integrated into health centers and can effectively engage LGB …
Improving Depression Care for LGBTQIA+ Older Adults at Health Centers
12/19/24
Join the National Center for LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center and the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders (NCECE) for a webinar on December 19. This webinar will focus on addressing mental health disparities in older LGBTQIA+ adults through c …
Responding in a Mental Health Emergency
12/19/24
People know what to do when someone breaks their arm: brace it and go to the hospital. But what should you do when someone is experiencing a mental health emergency? Learn what causes crisis situations and the warning signs, how to respond, and what to …