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.


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.
Thank you for your interest in this important training. Our free classes are now full. However, you may register for training through Mental Health America of Kentucky.
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.
Resources
Pediatric Behavioral Health Webinars
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)


Behavioral Health Tip Sheets
Addressing Seasonal Affective Disorder (pdf)
Help Your Child Manage Anxiety (pdf)
How to Support a Loved One with Depression (pdf)
Is it Teen Moodiness or Depression (pdf)
Simple Tips to Stay Healthier as You Age (pdf)
Theres an App for That – Stress Anxiety (pdf)
Understanding and Coping With Postpartum Depression (pdf)
Session RECORDINGS
Recorded May 2023
Session 8
- Community Mental Health Resources
- Addressing Health Equity and Social Drivers of Health
Recorded April 2023
Session 7
- Finding Referral Partners
- Managing Care Together
- Linkage Between Chronic Disease and Depression
Recorded March 2023
Session 6
- Crisis Response Continuum
- Mental Health Crisis Response Resources
- Patient Safety Planning
- Resource: SAMHSA 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Safety Plan Pads
Excerpt: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – Transforming Crisis Response in Kentucky
Recorded February 2023
Session 5
- Evidence-based Guidelines
- How Health Care Teams Can Support Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Resource: There’s an App for That Flyer
Recorded January 2023
Session 4
- Evidence Based Guidelines
- Addressing Behavioral Health Needs in Primary Care
- Panel Discussion
Recorded December 2022
Session 3
- Using Telehealth
- Panel Discussion – Effectively Using Telehealth
- Resource: KMA: Telehealth 101 – Medical Payment Policy and Clinical Use of Telehealth Technologies for Clinicians
Recorded November 2022
Session 2
- Current best practices
- Panel Discussion – Addressing positive screenings in your practice
Recorded October 2022
Session 1
- Introduction to Mental Health First Aid & Community Support Systems
- Panel Discussion: Using Mental Health First Aid in practice