Ohio Program for Campus Safety and Mental Health
Helping Ohio colleges and universities enhance suicide prevention efforts and mental health services
2024-2025 webinars
Nothing About Us Without Us: Voices of Ohio Student Mental Health Leaders
Rachel Bhagat, Case Western Reserve University
Carson Ebbrecht, Miami University of Ohio
Madison Wells, Ohio University
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring members of the OPCSMH Collegiate Student Mental Health Advisory, where student leaders will share their reflections on the impact of mental health initiatives on campus from Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond. This strength-based conversation will highlight the power of student-led efforts in promoting well-being, increasing awareness, and fostering supportive communities. Panelists will discuss the knowledge and awareness they’ve gained through their involvement, offer takeaways from their experiences, and provide actionable suggestions for enhancing mental health advocacy in higher education. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or mental health professional, this discussion will offer valuable insights and inspiration for creating meaningful change.
Stronger Together: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention on Ohio Campuses
Kerri Caine, Ed.D., Cuyahoga Community College
David G. Nardecchia, M. Ed., LPCC, Cuyahoga Community College
Alison E. Doehring, M.S.Ed., CSAEd, CSAEd-CU, University of Akron
Join us for an insightful roundtable discussion on the current state of mental health and suicide prevention across Ohio’s college and university campuses. This engaging conversation will bring together experts, educators, and mental health professionals to share insights, challenges, and successes in supporting student well-being in the current landscape of higher education. Panelists will explore emerging trends, highlight successful initiatives, and discuss opportunities for strengthening campus mental health resources. Don’t miss this important conversation on building a healthier, more supportive environment for Ohio students.
Clinical High Risk for Psychosis: Considerations for Colleges and Universities
Harry Sivec, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, BeST Center, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Danelle Hupp, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, BeST Center, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Deb Hrouda, PhD, MSSA, LISW-S, Director of Practice Implementation and Evaluation, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, BeST Center, Northeast Ohio Medical University
In recent years, there has been increasing interest and attention paid to defining high risk for psychosis, identifying individuals at high risk, and intervening as early as possible. Individuals enrolled in college tend to fall within the typical age range for this risk category. With the goal of helping to prevent and/or avoid more severe experiences of psychotic disorders, this presentation will focus on the system of care approach and the role of colleges and universities.
Webinar Objectives:
- Describe Clinical High Risk for Psychosis (CHR-P)
- Discuss the role of colleges and universities in early identification and support
- Identify sources of partnership and referral
Finding my healings lens
Brandon Bond, Active Minds
Throughout this session, you’ll delve into the complexities of mental health challenges and identity, exploring opportunities for fostering empathy and building inclusivity within our support networks. Through Brandon’s moving narrative, you’ll uncover invaluable practices for emotional healing and resilience, empowering you to navigate your own journey with courage and fortitude. Be guided through the transformative potential of introspection so you can envision your desired life and embody the person you aspire to be. Whether you’re a mental health professional, student, or community member, this presentation promises valuable insights and tools to navigate your path to well-being with compassion and understanding.
Webinar Objectives:
- Explore diverse perspectives to promote empathy and inclusivity in mental health support.
- Learn essential habits for mental and emotional healing, fostering resilience and well-being.
- Discover the power of introspective questioning for personal growth and healing.
Introduction to The Community Resiliency Model (CRM)®: Accessible Skills to Support Mental Health and Campus Safety
Ingrid Duva, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Emory University
Shelby Collins DNP, ARNP, Adjunct Professor, Emory University
Join us for a 90-minute webinar introducing the Community Resiliency Model (CRM)®, a novel, evidence-informed approach to managing stress and the effects of trauma. CRM consists of 6 easy to learn skills designed to enhance wellbeing and alleviate mental distress; serving as both a recovery and a preventative tool, this model is especially helpful for populations facing environmental, political, and social challenges. During this interactive session learners will gain knowledge of and practice techniques to increase personal well-being, and these can be used with others. CRM is trauma informed and encourages communities to interact through a trauma-informed and resiliency-focused lens. It can serve as an excellent complement to existing crisis intervention and well-being programs. By normalizing human responses to stress and trauma, CRM reduces mental health stigma and increases capacity for self-care, thereby strengthening campus communities.
Webinar Objectives:
- Describe how CRM can protect and heal via sensory-motor awareness.
- Practice one of the six Community Resiliency Model Skills.
- Explain how you can share CRM skills with others as a “CRM Guide”.
The Essential Role of Sleep in College Mental Health
J. Roxanne Prichard, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of St. Thomas
This seminar will describe the most common causes and consequences of poor sleep in college students. The talk will use insights from neuroscience to describe the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health, including relationships between sleep disturbances, loneliness, and suicidality. The talk will conclude with practical ways university health centers can better identify and support students with disturbed sleep.
Webinar Objectives
- Describe the sleep disturbances most common in college students
- Understand the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health
- Improve screening and support for students with sleep disturbances
Supporting and Engaging Students with Accommodation Needs
Amanda Feaster, Ph.D., Director of Student Accessibility Services, Kent State University
More than 20% of college students may qualify for accommodations, so an important part of supporting college students is understanding the resources available to accommodate mental, physical, and learning conditions. This webinar will discuss the various reasons why students might need accommodations, how students actually get accommodations, and what you need to know to support those students while they navigate the accommodation process.
Webinar Objectives:
- Identify the major types of accommodations available to students at the postsecondary level.
- Understand the process by which accommodations are determined.
- Make effective referrals to the appropriate office based on student concerns.
Supporting Mental Health Among Collegiate Athletes
Danielle Pecar, Ed.D., Bowling Green University
Victoria Newkirk, BBA, Plain Local Schools
Tyler Newkirk, M.Ed., Former Collegiate Athlete
Supporting the mental health of collegiate athletes is vital based on the
unique challenges and pressures student athletes face including but not
limited to academic demands, transition to adulthood, and athletic
performance. Participating in collegiate sports can contribute to a valuable
sense of community for athletes, can also impact and challenge the school
spirit amongst athletes, across the student body and the broader community
when there are unaddressed mental health issues. Though sport is often a protective factor for student-athletes, being under the pressures of performance within the college athletic ecosystem begets many unique challenges. This webinar will focus on increasing awareness of mental health concerns and presentations within collegiate athletes, the intricacies of the sport ecosystem, and considerations for collaborations with athletic
departments, support staff, and parents to support student athletes’ mental well-being.
Webinar Objectives:
- Participants will gain awareness of the unique mental health challenges and experiences of college student-athletes
- Participants will gain understanding of the sport ecosystem and collaborating with athletic personnel to support student-athlete well-being
2023-2024 Webinars
From Burnout to Balance: Understanding the Importance of Decolonizing Mental Health and Wellness Strategies for BIPOC Students
Stacey Diane Arañez Litam PhD., LPCCs
May 8th, 2024, 12:00PM-1:00PM EST
First generation BIPOC students face unique challenges that uniquely impact their experiences in higher education. This engaging 1-hour webinar will provide a brief introduction to the decolonized framework for mental health approaches and wellness strategies in higher education as many of the current approaches to well-being are historically grounded in Eurocentric and Western models and have been inconsistent with the ways in which many BIPOC individuals understand, experience, and navigate the world. This webinar empowers attendees to recognize the importance of decolonizing wellness strategies to improve mental health, retention, and success among BIPOC college students. Attendees will additionally learn culturally responsive strategies and decolonized mental health practices that help first generation BIPOC college students expand notions of well-being and succeed in PWIs.
Webinar objectives:
- Help participants understand the intersection between culturally grounded concepts, mental health, and burnout.
- Help participants identify intergenerational trauma and scarcity mindset patterns which are linked to burnout, suicidality, and mental health among BIPOC communities, especially first-generation students.
- Establishing a shared understanding of culturally grounded concepts from a decolonized perspective to lay the groundwork to provide strategies that promote well-being and mental health.
An Update from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention on College Campuses
Corbin J, Standley, PhD.
April 11th, 2024. 1:00PM-2:00PM EST
Suicide is a significant public health issue on college campuses impacting tens of thousands of students each year. Dr. Standley is a community psychologist and researcher with over a decade of experience in schools, health systems, and communities. His work focuses on public health and community-level approaches to suicide prevention through capacity building, equitable systems change, and policy change. In this presentation, Dr. Standley will discuss the scope of the issue and what college and university campuses, faculty, and staff can do to support students. The importance of prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as community collaboration, will also be discussed. Finally, Dr. Standley will share insights and ideas about what the future of suicide prevention on college campuses can look like.
Webinar Objectives:
- Attendees will be able to describe the scope of the issue of suicide on college campuses.
- Attendees will be able to explain potential reasons for increasing suicide rates on college campuses.
- Attendees will be able to recognize the warning signs for suicide and offer support and resources.
sexploitation & intimate partner violence on college campuses
Julius Payne, B.S.,
Erica Butler, M.Ed.
Molly O’Malley-Nolen, M.S., M.Ed.
March 20th, 2024, 12:00PM-1:00PM EST
This panel consisting of Julius Payne, S., Program Coordinator, Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services, Kent State University, Molly O’Malley-Nolen, M.S., M.Ed., Senior Solutions Specialist, Grand River Solutions, and Erica Butler, M.Ed., Sexual Health + Violence Prevention Wellness Coordinator, The Ohio State University, join us for a panel to discuss Sexploitation and Intimate Partner Violence on Campuses. Each panelist will speak about their experiences working to address sexploitation and intimate partner violence both while serving on campus, and during their time with community organizations partnering with campuses.
Webinar Objectives:
- Recognize the importance of collaboration and student influence in prevention efforts on campus
- Identify tools to building lasting relationships on campus to aide in prevention efforts
- Identify at least 2 new warning signs of intimate partner violence they didn’t know previously
Eating Disorders & Body Positivity on Campus
Kate Adkins, PhD, MFT-S, LPCC-S
February 29, 2024, 12:00PM-1:00PM EST
This webinar focuses on understanding of etiology and comorbidities of eating disorders, and how they present on the college campus. The presenter will share how to identify students at risk and initiate cross-campus referrals. Additionally, resources for treatment coordination across campus and the state will be provided. A special note will be made to the role of body image within eating disorder treatment as well as treatment as a singular concern, and include resources for body positive campus programs.
Webinar Objectives:
- Participants will identify different eating disorders and how they can present on college campuses.
- Participants will identify resources for eating disorders and body image treatment across campus.
Dr. Adkins’ Suggested Reading List
increasing behavioral health access: implementing stepped care models to decrease barriers and use resources effectively
Nathaan Demers, Psy.D.
January 30th, 2024, 12:00PM-1:00PM EST
With ever-growing student mental health and the well-being needs in the new hybrid context, many campuses are offering a plethora of resources across multiple modalities. This presentation will analyze the benefits of implementing an integrated stepped-care model to better support student mental health and well-being by decreasing barriers and matching students with appropriate levels of care. The presentation will highlight successes, lessons learned, and replicable insights that can be implemented on campuses.
Webinar Objectives:
- Analyze macro behavioral health trends on campus over the past decade, and the correlated changes in student help seeking behaviors and expectations of available support services on campus.
- Reflect upon participants’ campus strengths and growth edges in respect to mental health and wellness offerings.
- Evaluate the benefits of implementing a stepped-care model to decrease stigma, increase student engagement, and maximize available mental health and well-being resources to support student health and subsequent success.
- Analyze the benefits, as well as challenges, of offering evidence-based, inclusive, multiple modality student support services on campus aimed at supporting mental health and well-being.
Maximizing Your Performance Professionally and Personally by Focusing on Resiliency
Micky Sharma, Psy.D.
December 5th, 2023, 12:00PM-1:00PM EST
One of the most challenging aspects of working in higher education is managing the multiple and ever-expanding complexities of the role. As practitioners and scholars, individuals are expected to attend to and advocate for the students on a regular basis. Professionals have been working in a high stress environment and are experiencing the impact of these challenges. Faculty and staff may be experiencing anxiety, depression and compassion fatigue as a result of these factors. This webinar will discuss the college work environment and its impact on faculty and staff, both professionally and personally. Coping strategies will be discussed as well as the importance of self-care and resiliency.
Webinar Objectives:
- Explain how recognizing the importance of resiliency increases staff and faculty performance and satisfaction.
- Explain the difference and relationship between the concepts of self-care, resilience, grit and treatment. Participants will develop an individualized self-care and resiliency plan.
Student Veterans: Understanding the Culture, Promoting Wellness, and Preventing Suicide
David Edwards, M.S.
November 15th, 2023, 12:00PM-1:00PM EST
Veteran suicide has become an increasingly alarming issue over the last several years. This webinar is designed to help attendees further understand some of the challenging aspects of being a military veteran, as well as understand what many veterans go through in their lives that may lead to them considering suicide.
Webinar Objectives:
- Understand signs and symptoms of PTSD from a veteran’s perspective.
- Describe the mentality of veterans with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Analyze how the healthcare community deals with suicide patients.
CAMPUS SUICIDE PREVENTION:
CREATING A CAMPUS SAFETY NET
Scott Poland, Ed.D.
October 30th, 12:00PM-1:00PM EST
There’s increasing concern about the mental health of college students, and suicide is the second leading cause of death for the college-age population. This presentation will focus on the key components of campus suicide prevention. A practical example of suicide prevention at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Florida where Dr. Poland, a licensed psychologist and an internationally recognized expert on school safety, youth suicide, and school crisis prevention/intervention, serves as a Professor of
Psychology and the Director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention will be shared. He has presented on suicide prevention more than 2000 times in every state and many
foreign countries and is known for his practical presentations. He also authored the Suicide Safer School Plan for the state of Texas, the Crisis Action School Toolkit-Suicide for the state of Montana and the Florida STEPS School Toolkit for Educators to Prevent
Suicide.
Webinar Objectives:
- Analyze the most recent data about suicidal behavior for college students.
- Identify key components of suicide prevention for campus staff.
- Identify key components for suicide prevention for students.
WHAT CAMPUSES NEED TO KNOW:
9-8-8 ONE YEAR AFTER IMPLEMENTATION
Doug Jackson, M.B.A.
Abbey Wollschleger, MSW, LISW-S
Thomas Gerber, B.S.
September 26th, 2023, 12:00PM-1:00PM EST
Join the Ohio Program for Campus Safety and Mental Health and Doug Jackson, 988 Administrator with the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services
for a one year after implementation update and discussion on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Life that provides free and confidential support with a trained crisis professional to citizens of Ohio 24/7, 365 days a year. What challenges did implementing the lifeline present? What is the plan moving forward? What do campuses need to know? Join the conversation to find out!
What Campuses Need to Know 988 One Year After Implementation Discussion Questions and Responses
2022-2023 Webinars
THE MENTAL HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF PERFECTIONISM IN AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS
Malaika Brown, PhD
May 23rd, 2023, 1:00:pm-2:00pm EST
Perfectionism has been identified by the American Psychological Association (APA) as a rising mental health issue over the past three (3) decades. According to APA researchers, “Increases in perfectionism have the potential to explain some of the increase in the prevalence of psychopathology. Perfectionism is a core vulnerability to a variety of disorders, symptoms, and syndromes” (Curran & Hill, 2019). Among American college students, there has been a dramatic increase in the prevalence of socially prescribed perfectionism between 1989 and 2016. Socially prescribed perfectionism has been closely linked to serious mental health disorders. As stakeholders in the college systems, it is necessary to be informed to identify symptoms, be an advocate and connect students to resources. References Curran, T., & Hill, A. P. (2019). Perfectionism is increasing over time: A meta-analysis of birth cohort differences from 1989 to 2016. Psychological bulletin, 145(4), 410. Hewitt, P. L., Flett, G. L., & Mikail, S. F. (2017). Perfectionism: A relational approach to conceptualization, assessment, and treatment. Guilford Publications.
Webinar Objectives:
- Identify the symptoms of perfectionism in college students
- Effectively summarize the correlation between perfectionism and mental issues in college students
- Apply knowledge to identify campus, city, county, state and national resources available to assist college students dealing with mental health issues due to perfectionism
REVITALIZING OUR EXHAUSTED BRAINS: A MENTAL BANDWIDTH
Tina Bhargava, DrPH
April 20th, 2023, 12:00pm-1:00pm EST
In the aftermath of the uncertainty and strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, the vast majority of us are functioning with greatly depleted mental bandwidth—a resource critical to effectiveness, creativity, and nuanced decision-making. In this presentation, Dr. Tina Bhargava will discuss how this cognitive scarcity can lead to feelings of disengagement and demoralization, as well as poorer outcomes, both personally and professionally. Dr. Bhargava will explain mental bandwidth and then share some simple principles and practices that can protect mental bandwidth in order to increase opportunities for innovation, success, and revitalization.
Webinar Objectives:
- Describe mental bandwidth, what impacts its availability, and how it can shape human behavior/choices
- Describe how mental bandwidth impacts productivity, satisfaction, and other important outcomes
- Describe strategies to protect mental bandwidth and increase desired outcomes
SUBSTANCE MISUSE TRENDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Cindy Clouner, MPH, LSW, OCPS
Ahmed Hosni, MSW
March 30th, 2023, 11:30am-12:30pm EST
This session will explore the current trends in substance misuse among college students and discuss how campuses can better meet the needs of their students across the
continuum of care. Join us to learn more about how alcohol, cannabis, and fentanyl is impacting students, the expansion of recovery supports on campuses, and national, state, and local resources that can support efforts to fill gaps within the continuum of care on your campus.
Webinar Objectives:
- Participants will be able to describe current trends related to
collegiate substance misuse, specifically related to alcohol,
cannabis, prescription drugs, and fentanyl. - Participants will be able to define the continuum of care, from
prevention through recovery, and identify strategies they can
employ to fill existing gaps in service - Participants will be able to list existing national, state, and local
resources available that can support the implementation of
strategies addressing the continuum of care.
MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES TO ENGAGE STUDENTS VIOLATING THE CODE OF CONDUCT
Russell Spieth, PhD
February 16th, 2023, 12:00-1:00 PM EST
Dr. Spieth will discuss lessons learned from 25 years of experience serving mandated clients in community mental health, drug and mental health courts, and university-based counseling. Included in this presentation is a discussion of the value of integrating normative feedback, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction into programming for college students violating the code of conduct. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, collaborative, person centered, guiding conversation style to strengthen a person’s own motivation to change. Based on the 3rd edition of Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change (Miller and Rollnick, 2013), this 1-hour training will cover the underlying mindset, core skills and strategies of MI.
Webinar Objectives:
- Appreciate how to use motivational techniques to establish the working alliance
- Detail strategies to promote healthy change
- Understand the rationale for incorporating harm reduction into the planning process
COMPREHENSIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH: NEEDS AND
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS
Sara Abelson, PhD, MPH
January 26th, 2023 12:00pm-1:00pm EST
Student mental health concerns are on the rise and exceeding the capacity of colleges and universities to respond clinically. Dr. Sara Abelson will present on public health opportunities and interventions for improving student mental health in higher education, based on her recent multidisciplinary review of the evidence-base, published in the Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research. She will cover the unique needs of first-generation students and identify critical approaches for enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of this important population of students.
Webinar Objectives:
- Participants will identify the unique mental health needs of first-generation college students
- Participants will describe individual, interpersonal, community, and institutional-level interventions for addressing student mental health
- Participants will describe important approaches for supporting the mental health of first-generation college students
Follow-up resources provided by Dr. Abelson
PIONEERING A PATH FORWARD: ENGAGING AND UNDERSTANDING THE VITALITY OF NEEDS FOR LATINX STUDENTS
Magda Gomez, Ed.D.
Iris Mirelez, M.Ed.
Alejandro Martinez Jr., MSW, LSW
Jessica Cartagena, MBA
November 8th, 2022, 12:00pm-1:00pm EST
The Ohio Program for Campus Safety and Mental Health invites you to join us for a panel presentation with Magda Gomez, Ed.D., Executive Director Diversity & Inclusion,
Cuyahoga Community College, Jessica Cartagena, M.B.A., Program Manager, Hispanic Council, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Alejandro Martinez Jr., MSW, LSW Clinical Social Worker, Teleayuda Ohio and Iris Mirelez, Assistant Director of Student Diversity, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), as we discuss engaging and understanding the mental health needs of Latinx students. Hispanic enrollment at institutions of higher education is expected to exceed 4.1 million students nationwide by 2026*, yet the ability to access mental health services, low utilization and gaps in prevention and early intervention persists. With the anticipation that Latinx students are surpassing the growth rate of any other racial-ethnic group, it is ever more vital that the unmet needs and barriers for accessing services including outreach and educational strategies are incorporated into best practices and concepts to combat stigma amongst this community.
CAMPUS SAFETY: PREVENTION WITH A PURPOSE
Joseph A. Hendry Jr. PSP
October 12th, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Campus safety takes the entire community. From leadership, law enforcement and security personnel to student affairs, counseling and the students themselves, it’s vital for everyone to understand how they can better identify concerning behaviors and prevent harm to self and others on their campuses. Through cross-functional collaboration, training, tools and technology, it is possible to create prevention processes and encourage participation in the detection of early warning signs. With rising mental health and public safety concerns top of mind for many this school year, this is not a webinar you’ll want to miss.
Webinar Objectives:
• Identify strategies and best practices for effective prevention through training, tools and technology.
• Learn why students are in the best position to report concerning behaviors and how campus stakeholders can encourage this action.
• Recognize why it requires compassion to report and respond to mental health crises.
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO BUILD CAMPUS-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Cecilia Amoakohene
September 29th, 2022, 12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
The creation of partnerships between campuses and community organizations can help to ease organization strain and support the work of meeting the increased, more complex mental health needs of students through combined knowledge and resources. But once these partnerships are formed, they need to be nurtured and supported by all involved. This webinar will give participants the knowledge and skills to maintain intentional, student-focused partnerships aimed at supporting mental health on campus. The webinar will also introduce participants to methods for engaging students effectively and working with non-traditional partners.
Webinar Objectives:
• Describe the importance of maintaining intentionally built partnerships
• Explain the importance of utilizing the ideal form(s) of engagement based on the type of partnership being pursued and the partner(s) involved
• Recognize that partnerships with non-traditional partners can have positive benefits for students as well as all partners at the table
Conference
OPCSMH 6th Biennial Conference: reimagining campus-community partnerships: Breaking down the silos
May 18th, 2023, Columbus, Ohio
Keynote: From Science to Social Action: Mental Health, Stigma and Student Empowerment
Bernice Pescosolido, PhD, M.Phil., M.A.
Distinguished Professor at Indiana University, Director, Indiana Consortium for Mental Health Services Research, Director, Irsay Institute for Sociomedical Science
Afternoon Plenary: Impact and Opportunities for Peer Support in Higher Education
Kelly Davis, MS
Associate Vice President of Peer and Youth Advocacy at Mental Health America
Rei Scott, AAS
Executive Board Member of Students, Students with Psychosis
Breaking Down Silos & Building New Partnerships: Next Gen Community-University Partnerships
Gavin Luter, PhD
Adjunct Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Clinical Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison & Managing Director, UniverCity Alliance, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Culturally Responsive Engagement of Systemically Oppressed Students Living with Psychosis
Crystal N. Dunivant, MSW, LSW
FIRST Consultant & Trainer, (BeST) Center, NEOMED
Nick Dunlap, M.Ed., LPCC
FIRST Consultant & Trainer, (BeST) Center, NEOMED
Gambling and Lethality: Why Ask?
Abdullah Mahmood, LSW, LCDCIII-GAMBp, OCPSA
Program Coordinator, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio
Hey, I’m Here Ohio: A youth-led conversation on mental wellness and resilience in a multi-media driven society
Katie Bachmeyer, BA
Project Director; Storyteller, Hey I’m Here, Founder of Bachmeyer Press
Amanda Stoddard, CRPS
Communications Director, Recovery Center of Hamilton County, Hey I’m Here Squad
Liliana Covetta
Hey I’m Here Squad
Leroy Bean
Hey I’m Here Squad
I am Deaf! Do You Know How to Include Me Too? Understanding the Needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Considerations for Inclusive Practices
Maria O’Neil Ruddock, PsyD
Consultant, Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center Community Engagement and Advocacy Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing – Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center/Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Sandra Hatibovic, BS
Community Outreach Specialist, Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center (CHSC)
Implementing an Interprofessional Suicide Prevention Curriculum at Your Institution
Austin Lucas, BS
Program Director, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
Mental Health is Physical Health: Stigma Reduction Starts with Me
Chardé Hollins, MSW, LSW
Executive Director, Relevant Connections
Mental Health & Wellness Initiatives: Building Sustainable University & Community Partnerships
Oscar McKnight, PhD, LPCC-S LSW
Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Director of Psychological Counseling & Health Services, Ashland University
David Ross, M.Ed., LPCC
Executive Director, The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Ashland
(Out)Reach for the Stars!: Creating Counseling Center Outreach Opportunities for Marginalized Populations
Phil Hughes, MA, LPCC
Staff Clinician & Assistant Director of Outreach, Bowling Green State University Counseling Center
Taking the Leap: Using the embedded counseling model to promote access and inclusivity to ensure student success
Jennifer Radt, MSW, LSW
Associate Dean, Student Affairs & Services, University of Cincinnati Clermont
Dalziel Reliford-Stone, MA, LPCC-S
Embedded Clinician, Counseling & Psychological Services/Student Wellness at The University of Cincinnati
Gianluca Bruno, MA, LPCC-S
Clinical Counselor, University of Cincinnati
2021-2022 Webinars
WHAT THE LAUNCH OF 988 MEANS FOR CRISIS CARE
STACEY FROHNAPFEL-HASSON, MPA, OCPC
APRIL 26TH, 12-1 P.M. EST
In July 2022, a 3-digit 988 number will revolutionize how people reach out for help in a suicidal, mental or substance use related crisis. National health advocates, the federal government and the Federal Communications Commission determined that a 911-like number is needed to support people in need of crisis care, especially for those experiencing suicide attempts or thoughts of suicide. A diverse swath of Ohio leadership and advocates in the field have been planning for implementation of 988. Learn how it can affect your campus community and outreach efforts.
Objectives
• Learn what 988 is and how it will change the front door for crisis care.
• Understand how the 988 network will work in Ohio.
• Begin to develop campus community plans for integration and service supports.
STUDENT PANEL
PROMOTING HOPE, WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE: ELEVATING THE IMPACT OF THE STUDENT VOICE
ALEAH CUMBERBATCH, MPA, RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, OHIO UNIVERSITY C/O 2021
MATTHEW TROTTA, FOUNDER OF PEERZLE LLC, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERITY C/O 2021
OLIVIA DEGITZ, MSW, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY C/O 2022
Student voice represents a growing movement in higher education, and there is something to learn from every individual regardless of age, culture, socioeconomic status, or other qualifying factors. This student panel promotes to campus stakeholders that the student voice is essential. Students have diverse perspectives and needs, and the staff and faculty are needed to support and provide the necessary services. This also highlights the impact of feedback and the changes and improvements that can be made in the campus community to support students and inspire others to make a difference.
CAMPUS BURNOUT IN THE COVID ERA
JOEL GECHT, PH.D.
MARCH 9TH, 12-1 P.M. EST
While the stresses of everyday life remain in full force, the multifaceted impact of COVID-19 has changed the playing field for all of us. This reality hit hard and continues to exacerbate our physical and mental health challenges. This is especially true on college campuses. Together with other work, family, and social pressures, the focus on understanding and attending to our mental health needs has grown to take center stage. This webinar will review Burnout from several perspectives and explore specific coping strategies and mental health insights specifically geared for faculty and staff because we can all benefit from gaining additional insights.
Objectives
• Review of Burnout factors
• Expand your focus on coping strategies to reduce stress, pressure, and anxiety
• Explore when and how to use available resources to support mental health needs and challenges
Using Stress to Your Advantage Exercise
PROMOTING STUDENT WELLNESS, SUCCESS AND RETENTION: APPLYING THE EIGHT DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS
Objectives:
- Identify strategies within the Eight Dimensions of Wellness that increase student success
- Identify best practices within a cultural context that could promote health and wellness for BIPOC students at Institutions of Higher Education
Speakers: Danielle Busby, Ph.D. & Meredith Hope Ph.D.
Dr. Busby PowerPoint and Resources
Dr. Hope PowerPoint and Resources
FACILITATING RECOVERY AFTER TRAUMA AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
Objectives:
- To identify common myths about individuals with PTSD and suicide risk.
- To describe recommended approaches for treating suicidal patients with PTSD
Speaker: Craig J. Bryan PsyD, ABPP
Featured Moderator: Randon Welton, M.D.
WHAT IT IS LIKE TO LOSE SOMEONE TO SUICIDE: PROMOTING HOPE AND RESILIENCE IN SUICIDE LOSS SURVIVORS
Objectives:
- How losing someone to suicide impacts loved ones
- Define “normal” reactions to suicide
- Define Post-traumatic Growth
- Determine how to assist suicide loss survivors.
Speaker: Rebecca Prather, MISW, LISW-S
Conference
OPCSMh 5th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE: CREATING COMMUNITY WELLNESS: EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH
MAY 18, 2021, ONLINE
Keynote: Justin A. Chen, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Medical Director at Massachusetts General Hospital
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David Rivera, PhD
Associate Professor, Queens College-City University of New York
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2020-2021 Webinars
INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR: SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES & INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SUICIDE PREVENTION COLLEGE CURRICULUM
Details: OPCSMH May 20, 2021 webinar 2021
Two timeframes: May 20, 2021, 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
Presenters: Austin Lucas, BS (Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation), Jessica
Zavala, MPA (Ohio Program for Campus Safety and Mental Health), Laura
Lewis, MA, LPCC-S (Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program)
The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, The Ohio Program for Campus Safety
& Mental Health and The Ohio State Suicide Prevention Program will
collaborate on a webinar to share suicide prevention resources and trainings
for Ohio campus stakeholders and details on how to incorporate the
Interprofessional Education Suicide Prevention College Curriculum into your
campuses Fall or Spring course curriculum offering. Two sessions will be
available. An informational webinar at 10:00 am and technical assistance for
interested campuses at 2:00 pm.
Beyond Telehealth: Use, Evidence, and Informed Decision Making around Smartphone Apps for College Mental Health
Speakers:
John Torous, MD, MBI
Jennifer Melcher
April 13, 2021 1:00pm – 2:00pm
As colleges continue their digital transformation of mental health services, understanding the evidence and use cases for mental health smartphone apps is critical. This talk will explore the latest reviews and research on how colleges are using apps, discuss the research implications of new monitoring/treatment implications, and cover practical clinical consideration around integrating apps into treatment. A focus on safety and regulatory issues will outline current best practices and an evidence based approach app for selecting apps will be explained with case examples.
Participants will be able to:
– List the four stages of the American Psychiatric Associations app evaluation framework and understand how each stage can inform app selection
– Understand at least three risks and three benefits in using apps in care
– Recognize aspects of apps that student’s value and how those can be incorporated into treatment
The Impact of COVID-19 Among the DD Population in Higher Education
Speakers: Valerie Miller, MA, CCC-SLP; Amanda Kafcsak, MS; Ashley Burt, M.Ed., LPCC
March 23, 2021 11:30am – 12:30pm
PowerPoint 2021-03-23 OPCSMH Webinar PPT
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (DD) are one of the most vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like the general population, the DD population has experienced upheaval amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The DD community has been presented with a unique set of challenges that impact their physical, psychological, and social wellbeing. Although there are many challenges, there have also been benefits for this group. This training will explore the early research of both the negative and positive impacts on the DD population, practical support strategies, and resources. This training will also offer a firsthand perspective from a remarkable young woman on the Autism Spectrum named Grace. She is a Good Life Ambassador for the Cuyahoga Board of Developmental Disabilities and currently attending Cleveland State University in pursuit of a major in psychology and a minor in neuroscience.
Session Objectives:
• Recognize the concerns and challenges faced by the DD community during the COVID-19 pandemic including the physical, psychological, and social impacts.
• Identify contributing factors to the unique challenges experienced among the DD population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Recognize the benefits of the COVID-19 pandemic for some in the DD community.
• Identify practical strategies and resources that can be utilized to better support individuals with DD through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parental Involvement-Building Partnerships
Speakers: Vickie Nelson and Dr. Lynn Abrahams, College Parent Central
October 13, 2020 12:30pm – 1:30pm
PowerPoint – 2020-10-13 CSMH Webinar PPT
OHIO SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Speaker: Austin Lucas, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
November 17, 2020, 11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m.
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PowerPoint – 2020-11-17 OPCSMH Webinar PPT
USING ADAPTIVE AND CRISIS LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES TO TRANSITION COLLEGE MENTAL HEALTH DURING THE PANDEMIC
Speakers: Dr. Katharine Oh and Dr. Brittany Sommers, Cleveland State University Counseling Center
December 16, 2020 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Video Presentation
PowerPoint – 2020-02-16 OPCSMH Webinar PPT
Transcript – December 2020 Webinar Transcript
HELPING COLLEGE STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THE FIRST EPISODE OF PSYCHOSIS
Speakers: Crystal N. Dunivant, M.S.W., LSW, and Nicholas Dunlap, M.Ed., LPCC, Best Practices in Schizophrenia Treatment (BeST) Center, NEOMED
Feb. 16, 1 p.m. ET
PowerPoint – 2020-02-16 OPCSMH Webinar PPT
2018-2019 WEBINARS
View the 2018-2019 OPCSMH webinar series
IMPLEMENTING THE ZERO SUICIDE MODEL ON CAMPUS
Sept. 20, 2018 – Ruperto Perez, Ph.D. University of Alabama
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR SERVING THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY
Oct. 16, 2018 – Liz Roccoforte, MA, Case Western Reserve University
MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND ITS IMPACT ON CAMPUS
Nov. 15, 2018
Cindy Clouner, BSW, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery
COLLECTIVE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SUICIDALITY (CAMS)
Jan. 31, 2019 – Amber Miracle
STARTING A COLLEGIATE RECOVERY COMMUNITY
Feb. 13, 2019 – Michael Harhager
SUPPORTING COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SERIOUS AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS
March 20, 2019 – Dori S. Hutchinson, Sc.D., CPRP, CFRP
THE INTERSECTION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ACADEMIC PROGRESS
April 10, 2019 – Sarah Lipson, Ph.D., Ed.M.
BEST PRACTICES FOR SERVING BLACK AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS
May 22, 2019 – Juanita K. Martin, Ph.D.
CRISIS INTERVENTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Sept. 24, 2019 – Officer Jeff Futo and Capt. Chris Jenkins
A CLASS OF OUR OWN: SUPPORTING THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF STUDENTS OF COLOR
Oct. 31, 2019 – Dr. Kamesha Spates
CONFERENCE
MAY 23, 2017: CREATING A CULTURE OF CARE CONFERENCE
This FREE mental health conference was held at the Quest Conference Center, Columbus Ohio. It was co-sponsored by Northeast Ohio Medical University and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
- “The Fragile Generation? Trigger Warnings, Mental Health Crisis and Resilience on Campus” – Presented by Doris Iarovici, M.D., Harvard University’s Counseling and Mental Health Services
- Successfully Engaging Mandated Students into University-based Counseling Services – Presented by Russell Spieth, Ph.D., Northeast Ohio Medical University
- Public Safety and Mental Health Response to a Campus-Wide Tragedy – Presented by Monica M. Moll, Ph.D., MPA and Micky Sharma, Psy.D., The Ohio State University
- “Peers Reaching Out”: The Critical Role of Students in Campus Suicide Prevention – Presented by Matthew Fullen, Ph.D., MDiv, LPCC, The Ohio State University
- Building Empathy and Creating Community through Art and Media that Explore Mental Illness – Presented by Cary McQueen, MAM, founder and executive director of Art With Impact
- Community College Campus Panel – Mental Health Promotion on Community College Campuses – Presented by: Elizabeth Inkinen-Juergensen, MS.Ed., PCC-S Stark State College, Thomas Payton, MS.Ed., LPC, CT/RT Southern State Community College, Kenneth Browner, Psy.D., Lakeland Community College, and Ameena Kemavor, Ph.D., L.P.C.C.-S, Columbus State Community College
- TeleMental Health and University Counseling – Presented by Oscar McKnight, Ph.D. LPCC-S LSW DCC Ashland University
- Suicide Prevention and the VA Role: “It takes a Village.” Presented by Bernard F. Williams, Jr. LISW-S, Suicide Prevention Coordinator at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center
- Recognizing and Responding to First Episode Psychosis* – Presented by Heather Pokrandt, M.S.W., LISW-S, and Nicholas Dunlap, M.Ed., LPCC, Northeast Ohio Medical University
- Creating collaborations between county behavioral health authorities and Institutions of Higher Education – Presented by Allison Esber, MSSA, LSW, OCPSA, Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery.
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Web-based training
Psychological First Aid: Responding to Emergencies at Colleges & Universities
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence and the Ohio Department of Mental Health are pleased to present a unique opportunity to obtain online training in the provision of psychological first aid. This training program features trainers Carol Yoken, Ph.D. and Craig Vickio, Ph.D.
Please review the brief PowerPoint slide show on the Intended Use and Introduction to Psychological First Aid before viewing the training videos. We recommend that you then view the training videos sequentially.
- Part 1: Preparing to Deliver Psychological First Aid
- Part 2: Core Actions 1 thru 3
- Part 3: Core Actions 4 thru 8
- Part 4: Strategies for Training (supplemental resource)
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