North American Webinar | Building and Scaling Effective School Mental Health Programming and Initiatives: The Importance of Global Collaboration and Leadership
2023-09-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Online Only, United States
Description: Developing, implementing, refining, and scaling evidence-based school mental health practices across a multi-tiered system of support requires leaders who are prepared to focus on a range of priorities. Some of these include:

Strategies to advance uptake and sustained implementation,

Meaningful engagement with diverse stakeholders,

Collaboration across sectors and disciplines,

Workforce development,

Effective leadership in times of complexity and change, and

Interconnected measurement.

In October 2022, IIMHL and IIDL held a Leadership Exchange, with the North American Regional Hub taking place in Washington DC. This webinar is intended to expand upon that conversation and further leadership connections between United States and Canadian leaders. As part of the Leadership Exchange, a School Mental Health session – called a Match – was hosted to provide a platform for global leaders from over 10 countries to come together to discuss current and urgent practice, policy, and research issues.

Join us on September 12, 2023 to learn more about global collaborations focused on school mental health, the successes and challenges of the implementation of evidence-based models, and the value of effective leadership in school mental health programming.

Target Audience: Cross-sector North American behavioral health leaders

When: September 12 at 10:00am PST / 11:00am MST / 12:00pm CT / 1:00pm ET

(60 minutes)

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An in-depth dialogue will take place on September 19 in follow up to this webinar. For more information and to register, click here.

Speaker Information

Brian P. Daly, Ph.D., Drexel University, Associate Professor and Department Head of Psychological and Brain Sciences; Director, Pediatric and Child Adolescent Psychology Lab; Research Fellow, AJ Drexel Autism Institute. Dr. Daly’s areas of interest in research include prevention and resiliency in urban youth; school mental health promotion; evidence-based psychosocial interventions for youth; and leadership in schools. His research has been funded by federal, foundational and corporate agencies.

Kathy Short, Ph.D., C.Psych., Executive Director, School Mental Health Ontario; Co-Chair School Mental Health International Leadership Exchange (SMHILE). Dr. Kathy Short is a Clinical Child Psychologist with research and practice interests in school mental health promotion, knowledge mobilization, and implementation science. She is the Executive Director for School Mental Health Ontario, a provincial implementation team supporting the uptake and sustainability of evidence-informed mental health promotion and prevention programming in schools. Dr. Short has served on several provincial advisory groups, including the Student Well-Being Advisory Committee for the Ministry of Education, the Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council for the Ministry of Health, and the COVID-19 Mental Health and Addictions Advisory Table. She helps to lead the Canadian School Mental Health Leadership Network and co-chairs the School Mental Health International Leadership Exchange (SMHILE), a network of global leaders focused on key themes in mental health promotion.

CBHL Member Monthly Networking Conversation | Supporting One Another as Leaders
2023-09-12 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for our monthly networking conversation and meet and greet to get to know your CBHL colleagues and to support one another as leaders.

This series was born out of an informal meet and greet dialogue in September 2023 that was full of energy and engagement. Leaders expressed a desire to continue to create spaces to connect with one another informally for support and connection.

So this time is for you! It is an opportunity to make new CBHL connections and for informal dialogue around leadership topics and challenges that are top of mind. You are encouraged to bring your stickiest leadership challenge to deep dive with colleagues, and to offer input and advice to others based on your own experiences.

You are encouraged to join with camera on if you are able! We look forward to seeing you.

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This monthly 1-hour networking conversation will occur on:

The second Wednesday of every other month beginning August 9 at 9am PT / 10am MT / 11am CT / 12pm ET

The second Tuesday of every other month beginning September 12 at 12pm PT / 1pm MT / 2pm CT / 3pm ET

*You will have the option to register for the full series, but must do so separately for the Wednesday and Tuesday occurrences.

North American Roundtable Dialogue | Building and Scaling Effective School Mental Health Programming and Initiatives: The Importance of Global Collaboration and Leadership (Part 2)
2023-09-19 11:00 - 12:00
This roundtable dialogue is for members of the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL), the International Initiative for Disability Leadership (IIDL), and the College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL).

It is part 2 of a two part series on global collaborations in school mental health. To view a recording of the webinar, click here.

Description: On September 12, a webinar was held to discuss strategies for building and scaling effective mental health programming and initiatives. Topics included global collaborations focused on school mental health, the successes and challenges of the implementation of evidence-based models, and the value of effective leadership in school mental health programming. The recording of this webinar can be found here.

Join us on September 19, 2023, to engage in a deeper dialogue with the subject matter efforts to further explore best practices and lessons learned based on global collaborations. You are encouraged to view the recording prior to the roundtable discussion, and to come prepared to ask your questions and share your own experiences.

Target Audience: Members of CBHL, IIMHL, and IIDL

When: September 19 at 10:00am PST / 11:00am MST / 12:00pm CT / 1:00pm ET

(60 minutes)

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Speaker Information

Brian P. Daly, Ph.D., Drexel University, Associate Professor and Department Head of Psychological and Brain Sciences; Director, Pediatric and Child Adolescent Psychology Lab; Research Fellow, AJ Drexel Autism Institute. Dr. Daly’s areas of interest in research include prevention and resiliency in urban youth; school mental health promotion; evidence-based psychosocial interventions for youth; and leadership in schools. His research has been funded by federal, foundational and corporate agencies.

Kathy Short, Ph.D., C.Psych., Executive Director, School Mental Health Ontario; Co-Chair School Mental Health International Leadership Exchange (SMHILE). Dr. Kathy Short is a Clinical Child Psychologist with research and practice interests in schoolmental health promotion, knowledge mobilization, and implementation science. She is the Executive Director for School Mental Health Ontario, a provincial implementation team supporting the uptake and sustainability of evidence-informed mental health promotion and prevention programming in schools. Dr. Short has served on several provincial advisory groups, including the Student Well-Being Advisory Committee for the Ministry of Education, the Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council for the Ministry of Health, and the COVID-19 Mental Health and Addictions Advisory Table. She helps to lead the Canadian School Mental Health Leadership Network and co-chairs the School Mental Health International Leadership Exchange (SMHILE), a network of global leaders focused on key themes in mental health promotion.

CBHL Member Roundtable: Exploring the Equity-Grounded Leadership Principles of Change
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00
Principle 1 – Understanding How Racism and Oppression Show Up in Behavioral Health

How do racism and oppression show up in behavioral health?As a leader, how can I use this knowledge to challenge historical and current practices, policies, and norms to advance health equity?

The equity-grounded leadership concept was co-produced with cross-sector behavioral health leaders from around the country, who, over more than a year, developed the equity-grounded leadership competencies, or Principles of Change. Each of the five Principles is accompanied by the necessary knowledge, values, skills, and operational practice behaviors associated with each principle.

Join us together with Ebony Chambers, CBHL’s Director of Equity-Grounded Leadership, at our CBHL Member Roundtable on September 20, to explore these questions. This roundtable is the second in a series of six bi-monthly dialogues to deep-dive each of the Principles of Change.

This Roundtable is for CBHL Members!

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When: September 20, 2023 at 11:00am PT / 12:00pm MT / 1:00pm CT / 2:00pm ET

Subject Matter Expert:

Ebony Chambers | Director of Equity-Grounded Leadership, The College for Behavioral Health Leadership

Ebony Chambers is on a mission to ensure that everyone has access and support while navigating the complex mental health, child welfare and juvenile justice systems. She is passionate about community engagement and empowerment, equity, and working with leaders to achieve this mission.

Principles of Change OverviewDownload

IIMHL / IIDL / CBHL North American Dialogue | Bridging the Generation Gap: Engaging with Today's Youth
2023-09-28 11:00 - 12:30
There is enormous value in the meaningful engagement of youth and young adults in the design, development, and implementation of programs or services intended for them.

What does meaningful engagement look like?

What strategies can you use within your own organization to enhance the value of programs and services designed for youth and young adults?

The October 2022 IIMHL and IIDL Leadership Exchange prioritized the meaningful engagement in and focus on youth and young adults. Join us in this 90-minute dialogue to learn strategies and lessons learned directly from young leaders involved in planning and implementing the event.

Target Audience: Members of CBHL, IIMHL, and IIDL

When: September 28 at 10:00am PST / 11:00am MST / 12:00pm CT / 1:00pm ET

(90 minutes)

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Panelists:

Gary Blau, PhD., is a licensed clinical psychologist who serves as the Senior Advisor for Children, Youth and Families at the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). He rejoins SAMHSA after spending over fifteen years as the Chief of the Child, Adolescent and Family Branch where he provided national leadership for child, adolescent, and young adult mental health, and helped created “systems of care” across the United States. Dr. Blau is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Connecticut Governor’s Service Award, the Phoebe Bennet Award for outstanding contribution to children’s mental health in Connecticut, and the Making a Difference Award presented by Connecticut’s Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. He was also proud that upon the occasion of his leaving Connecticut, the Governor proclaimed December 12, 2003, as ‘Dr. Gary Blau Day.”

Micaela Harley is a strategic change maker in the Youth Mental Health and Substance Use System, with a focus on the inclusion of lived and living expertise within this work. Micaela’s passion for change in this area began in her early teen years, stemming from her own personal experiences as both a direct service user and a youth providing caregiving support to a loved one who was struggling. Utilizing these experiences, along with her professional and educational knowledge, she has advised and implemented a variety of youth mental health and substance use projects within local, national and international contexts. At Frayme, Micaela is the Senior Engagement and Knowledge Equity Lead, working strategically to ensure the expertise of youth, caregiver and advocates are embedded through the work being done internal to Frayme and externally within the system. Micaela holds a Bachelor of Social Work with minors in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Mental Health degree, as well as a Masters of Applied Health Sciences degree.

Katlyn Kotila is a passionate public speaker and community leader from Sudbury, Ontario. At the age of 14 years old, she lost a close friend to suicide, a moment that would go on to change her life forever. Since then, she has spent her career advocating for better mental health services among young people, and eliminating barriers to access for 2SLGBTQ+ and Northern communities. As a public speaker she delivers a moving message, speaking openly about her experiences as a suicide-loss survivor and member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to help eliminate stigma and empower her audiences to live life authentically. Katlyn is also Co-Founder of the Northern Ontario Pride Connection, a non-profit organization aimed at supporting and empowering the 2SLGBTQ+ community across Northern Ontario.

Kathy Langlois is the North America Regional Lead for the International Initiative forMental Health Leadership (IIMHL) and the International Initiative for DisabilityLeadership (IIDL), where she works to provide opportunities for leadership developmentand rapid knowledge exchange. Kathy is passionate about improving mental health,substance use, suicide prevention and disability outcomes, including working inpartnership with Indigenous peoples. Kathy has a background of 35 years experience at the executive level in public service, in the federal and provincial governments inCanada. Since 2014, she has been consulting on mental health, addictions, anddisability leadership and policy, including internationally.

Marshall Morrisseau is a First Nations, Metis advocate. Currently residing in BrandonManitoba on Treaty 2 Territory. Marshall recently graduated with an Honours Degreein Native Studies and Political Science; they are now pursuing a law degree. Marshallis involved with community organizations such as Brandon Bear Clan Patrol where hecoordinated a youth mock patrol. Marshall also takes part in the We Matter Campaignas a National Ambassador of Hope, delivering messages of hope, culture, and strengthfor Indigenous youth across Canada. In the beginning of 2020, Marshall attended theUnited Nations Drug and Crime Commission as a Youth Delegate. He now isinvolved with the UNODC’s International Youth Initiative to help develop and deliverdrug prevention strategies. Marshall is currently a facilitator at the Sexual EducationalResource Center of Manitoba and continues to work on life promotion projects withThunderbird Partnership Foundation.

Dr. Brian Sims is the Senior Medical Advisor for The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors. Dr. Sims is a Psychiatrist, working in the behavioral health field for nearly 4 decades. He has worked with diverse populations, including individuals, groups; Military; School Settings; Corrections; Inpatient and outpatient hospital settings; BIPOC, Tribal Nations and LGBTQ, all promoting trauma informed system transformation, healing and recovery. He is passionate about the delivery of culturally responsive practices to all he encounters, including training, teaching and direct care to individuals and groups both nationally and internationally. His work in health equity and disparities, with emphasis on marginalized communities and communities of color have been his focus of attention for the past 15 years, in his present role of Senior Medical Advisor with NASMHPD. His emphasis centers on Connection, Collaboration with subsequent Empowerment.

Darien Todd is a Kennesaw State University alumnus. Darien majored in public speaking with the goal of becoming an advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and Inclusive Postsecondary Education programs in Georgia. Darien now works at the Center for Leadership in Disability, at Georgia State University, as the Community Advocate Specialist. Darien is also a Georgia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program alumni and an AUCD Leadership Academy alumni, a trainer for the My Voice, My Participation, My Board program, and a Youth Voice Youth Choice Youth Ambassador of Georgia.
