SMART Center

Schools remain the most common setting in which youth receive #mentalhealth services in the US, according to this new systematic review conducted by members of the @UW @SMARTCtr! (although outpatient is a close second) @UWPsychiatry @UWMedicine @UWCollegeOfEd @NCSMHtweets

You can also stay connected with us on... Facebook facebook.com/UWSMARTcenter and LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/uw-sma… and Youtube @OfficialUWSMARTCenter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@OfficialUWSMA… We look forward to continuing our journey together on these platforms! - Best wishes from the SMART Center Team!

Dear X Followers, Thank you for being a part of our community & for your support on this platform! We're excited to share that we will now be posting on Bluesky @ smartctr.bsky.social. We hope you'll join us there for more updates, news, events, research & field engagements!

Help us give a warm welcome to Dr. Larissa Gaias, our new Acting Assistant Professor @SMARTCtr!💛 Dr. Gaias brings her expertise in #schoolmentalhealth, implementation science, & equity-focused research to our team. Learn more about Dr. Gaias here: smartcenter.uw.edu/profiles/laris…

We're kicking off 2025 w/our second (Winter) Quarterly Newsletter: Wellness on the Mind!📰 Dive into the latest SMH research,  field highlights & upcoming events, as we embark on another year of innovation & growth. Start your year informed & inspired: conta.cc/4haJ4BM

The @UWALACRITY Center is hiring a Research Coordinator to work on our intervention/ implementation strategy redesign projects, including TF-CBT and BRISC projects! Interested? Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/ALACRITYCenter… Please share!

In response to the Southern California #wildfires, the NCTSN has resources to help you and your family navigate what you are experiencing and find ways to cope. Simple activities to do with children or teens: bit.ly/4gMQrj7 More information: bit.ly/425zdsN

PDF - Preparing Children after a Wildfire Damages Your Community by the @nctsn: nctsn.org/resources/prep…

Presentation Material: bit.ly/Wildfire-Prese…

Our hearts go out to those affected by the L.A. #Wildfires. Below are some resources on how you can support your children during this challenging time. Watch the webinar we did in partnership w/colleagues from @CARSRP & @scrr_project for practical advice: youtu.be/UlFFnRAGmiQ?si…

List of Wildfire Resources: dev-uwsmart.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/upl…

ICYMI - Great Read: Nocona Abrams is making a difference in Yakima Valley by improving mental health care for her community! Learn more about her inspiring work below: #MentalHealth #CommunityCare magazine.washington.edu/feature/nocona…

We know hearing about certain topics can be tough, but our goal is to support students' mental health & well-being. If you're feeling distressed, please explore trauma & lockdown resources here: rems.ed.gov/docs/Role_of_S… For more info or questions, connect w/us at uwsmart@uw.edu.

Dive into key takeaways from Dr. Keith Hullenaar's latest study on "Changes in #YouthMentalHealth Following a School Lockdown," published in the Journal of School Health.   Watch: youtube.com/shorts/VzOqCi9…   #SchoolMentalHealth #EducationPolicy #PublicHealth

Our Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Keith Hullenaar, PhD, has a new publication in the Journal of School Health: "Changes in #YouthMentalHealth Following a School Lockdown." The study provides crucial insights for educators & policymakers. Learn more below: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jo…

Happy New Year from the UW SMART Center! 🎉 Thank you to our partners, educators, & community for your dedicated support. We're looking forward to 2025 being a year of continued collaboration & success in school mental health, implementation, research, resources, and trainings!

ESAs, join our innovative Suicide Prevention Training! 🗓️ 2025 Online: Jan 29 | 9am–12pm -or- Feb 25 | 4pm–7pm ✅PESB-Approved ✅Comprehensive Materials ✅Enhance your skills to support student #mentalhealth. Register now: smartcenter.uw.edu/asking-is-cari…

📢Exciting News! We're now on Bluesky! Follow us @ smartctr.bsky.social for all our latest updates. Please note: We're discontinueing our X account on Friday, January 10th. Stay connected by following us on Bluesky! #Bluesky #FollowUs #StayConnected

Happy Holidays from the UW SMART Center!🎉 As we reflect on a year of innovation, collaboration, and growth in school mental health, we're grateful for our partners, friends, and colleagues. Thank you for your support! Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a fantastic New Year!

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, missing loved ones, or navigating complicated emotions, know that you're not alone this holiday season. It's okay to feel what you feel, and it's okay to prioritize your mental health during this time. The 988 Lifeline is available, 24/7. Text or call 988 for emotional support. We're here for you. 💜

ESAs, join our innovative Suicide Prevention Training! 🗓️ 2025 Online: Jan 29 | 9am–12pm -or- Feb 25 | 4pm–7pm ✅ PESB-Approved ✅ WA Clock Hours Available ✅ Comprehensive Materials Enhance your skills to support student #mentalhealth. Register now: smartcenter.uw.edu/asking-is-cari…