Webinars and Resources
Behavioral Health Community of Practice
The Behavioral Health Community of Practice, organized by UK HealthCare & Kentucky REC, connects adult and pediatric primary care providers, specialists and organizations through learning sessions where behavioral health experts present best practices, tools and resources to optimize mental health care.
The format of the Community of Practice is monthly one-hour webinar meetings October 2022 through May 2023 from noon – 1 pm. Each session includes education, best practice overviews, interactive trainings on tools and resources, and group discussions.
Join our Next Webinar MAR 2, 2023
Mental Health First Aid
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Find Out More:
- What is Mental Health First Aid
- Adult Mental Health First Aid Flyer
- The Awkward Conversation – Conversations about mental health don’t have to be awkward. Learn how to respond when someone tells you they’re not okay by taking the Mental Health First Aid Training. Watch this helpful video.
Responding to Mental Health Crises in Primary Care
Noon — 1:00 pm ET
- Crisis Response Continuum
- Mental Health Crisis Response Resources
- Patient Safety Planning
Resource: SAMHSA 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Safety Plan Pads
Responding to Mental Health Crises in Primary Care
Noon — 1:00 pm ET
- Crisis Response Continuum
- Mental Health Crisis Response Resources
- Patient Safety Planning
Resource: SAMHSA 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Safety Plan Pads
Primary Care & Mental Health - Cross Specialty Collaboration
Noon — 1:00 pm ET
- Finding Referral Partners
- Managing Care Together
- Linkage Between Chronic Disease and Depression
Primary Care & Mental Health - Cross Specialty Collaboration
Noon — 1:00 pm ET
- Evidence-based Guidelines
- How Health Care Teams Can Support Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Resource: There’s an App for That Flyer
Addressing Patient Barriers with Community Resources
Noon — 1:00 pm ET
Addressing Patient Barriers with Community Resources
- Community Mental Health Resources
- Addressing Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
Addressing Patient Barriers with Community Resources
Noon — 1:00 pm ET
Addressing Patient Barriers with Community Resources
- Community Mental Health Resources
- Addressing Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
Additional Resources
Pediatric Behavioral Health
Youth Suicide Prevention in a Primary Care Setting
Webinar Recording | Webinar Slides (pdf)
Trauma-Informed Medical Care
Webinar Recording | Webinar Slides (pdf)
Evaluation and Management of Anxiety and Depressive Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Webinar Slides (pdf)
Mark Your Calendars
Mark your calendars
The Behavioral Health Community of Practice is hosting webinars from Noon – 1 PM ET on these upcoming dates:
March 2, 2023 – Responding to Mental Health Crises in Primary Care
April 13, 2023 – Primary Care & Mental Health – Cross Specialty Collaboration
May 4, 2023 – Addressing Patient Barriers with Community Resources
Dates and Topics Subject to Change
Previous Sessions
Brief Mental Health Interventions to Incorporate into Primary Care
Session 5 – Thursday Feb. 2nd
- Evidence-based Guidelines
- How Health Care Teams Can Support Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Resource: There’s an App for That Flyer
Pharmacological Interventions to Integrate into Primary Care
Session 4 – Recorded Thursday Jan. 5, 2023
- Evidence Based Guidelines
- Addressing Behavioral Health Needs in Primary Care
- Panel Discussion
Expanding Access: Use of Alternative Visit Types
Session 3 – Recorded Thursday Dec. 1, 2022
- Using Telehealth
- Panel Discussion – Effectively Using Telehealth
- Resource: Kentucky Medical Association Resource: Telehealth 101 – Medical Payment Policy and Clinical Use of Telehealth Technologies for Clinicians
Mental Health Screening Tools
Session 2 – Recorded Thursday Nov. 3, 2022
- Current best practices
- Panel Discussion – Addressing positive screenings in your practice
Current State of Mental Health & Rollout of Community of Practice (COP)
Session 1 – Recorded Thursday Oct. 6, 2022
- Introduction to Mental Health First Aid & Community Support Systems
- Panel Discussion: Using Mental Health First Aid in practice
