Utah State University’s Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice will launch its fifth ECHO training project on October 18.
“Early Warning Signs of Infant Mental Health,” the first in a series of sessions, will launch the free program It’s time to act ECHO: Mental health throughout the lifespan.
The statewide training initiative aims to build capacity and confidence among service providers across all disciplines.
“ECHO moves knowledge, not people,” said Janel Preston, who coordinates the Institute for Disability’s ECHO project. “The model gives frontline providers the evidence-based knowledge to support their capabilities and improve their services. »
The Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said mental illnesses are among the most common health problems in the United States. Figures from 2016 indicate that one in five Americans will experience mental health problems in a given year. Raising awareness of mental health issues can greatly improve a person’s quality of life.
Time to Act on Mental Health Across the Lifespan ECHO will consist of monthly sessions for a one-year network. Each of the sessions will last 90 minutes and will take place via Zoom web conferencing. Starting the network will focus on infant and child mental health (four sessions), move to young children and adolescents (four sessions), and end the network with an emphasis on adult and health topics mental (four sessions).
The target audience for these sessions is early childhood providers, behavioral health providers, administrators, community mental health clinics, social workers, medical providers, and family members.
Participants will benefit from highly relevant professional development, case-based learning and networking opportunities with other professionals. This will result in teams who are better trained to work with their clients. Service providers can register at any time during the duration of the project.
IDRPP’s free ECHO sessions are led by experts who use video conferencing to provide instruction and encourage conversation about evidence-based practices. The model is particularly useful in rural areas, as it allows service providers to access professional development and peer input.
Other active ECHO projects include Early intervention, Mental health and disability And Supporting children affected by the opioid epidemic.
