BHA/MedChi Behavioral Health Webinar Series:
Helping the Helpers and Those They Serve
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and MedChi jointly sponsor a webinar series, the BHA/MedChi Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Helping the Helpers and Those They Serve.
These webinars are for Maryland’s behavioral health and medical health care workers of all disciplines, whether working in community or hospital settings. They are designed to enhance both health care worker self-care and resultantly the care they provide, as health care workers combat numerous stressors including the COVID-19 pandemic, social justice issues, and other stressors that can potentially impact delivered care. CMEs will be available at no cost, as will Participant Certificates, which for other disciplines may qualify for CEUs or other continuing education credit, although these are not approved for CEUs by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. Participants should check with their certifying organizations to see how these would apply
The below webinars are open for registration. All webinars are from 5-6pm. Registration for future webinars, which are also on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, will be posted on the BHA/MedChi webinar webpage, where webinar recordings and slides are also archived.
These webinars are for Maryland’s behavioral health and medical health care workers of all disciplines, whether working in community or hospital settings. They are designed to enhance both health care worker self-care and resultantly the care they provide, as health care workers combat numerous stressors including the COVID-19 pandemic, social justice issues, and other stressors that can potentially impact delivered care. CMEs will be available at no cost, as will Participant Certificates, which for other disciplines may qualify for CEUs or other continuing education credit, although these are not approved for CEUs by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. Participants should check with their certifying organizations to see how these would apply
The below webinars are open for registration. All webinars are from 5-6pm. Registration for future webinars, which are also on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, will be posted on the BHA/MedChi webinar webpage, where webinar recordings and slides are also archived.
- January 13: Cultivating Compassion and Resilience for Yourself and Those in Your Care. Beth Terrence, MS. Moderator: Jennifer Greenspun, LCSW-C. Register for this webinar at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_agCUaM6QRlyW_-zzxkHsUw
- January 27: Empathy Fatigue During the Pandemic. Mona Masood, DO. Moderator: Hinda Dubin, MD. Register for this webinar at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xbT5Pjz_QnaGNafQ3-Eyvw
- February 10: Nurture Your Well-being: A Roadmap for Resilience. Chalarra A. Sessoms, LCSW-C, MSW and Catherine Gray, LCSW-C, MSW. Moderator: Ann M. Hoyt, LCSW-C, MSW. Register for this webinar at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VS_H3CtnSLGmlgEMVMCwqQ
- February 24: Reflections on Emotional Health and Stigma for Health Care Workers. Susan Noonan MD, MPH. Moderator: Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD. Register for this webinar at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NSvmm7_HTuC_hqhmiQbW2w
BIAA is assisting with a clinical research study looking at an investigational drug to specifically address these behavioral changes. There are currently no FDA-approved drugs specifically for behavioral symptoms resulting from TBI. We would appreciate your help in generating prospective participant referrals.
In this clinical study, the investigational drug will be compared to a placebo to determine efficacy, safety, and tolerability. An investigational drug is a drug that has not been approved by any health authority. A placebo is an investigational drug look-alike, but it has no active ingredient. Those people who qualify to participate will receive study-required medical care at no cost. Having health insurance is NOT required.
Visit TBIBehaviorStudy.com for more information or call 1-844-949-3518
If you Live in a Rural Area and Use Personal Assistance Services:
Tell Researchers What You Think!
Researchers from the University of Montana are conducting a study on rural personal assistance services. They are looking for people to be interviewed over the phone or via video chat.
People who live in any rural area, in any state, who use these services are welcome to participate. You may be compensated for your time.
Researchers want to learn about your disability, the types of personal assistance services you receive, what your workers are like, how you train them, and about your general community and health experiences.
Contact Rayna Sage to learn more or sign up! Email: ruralPAS@mso.umt.edu 406-243-5233
People who live in any rural area, in any state, who use these services are welcome to participate. You may be compensated for your time.
Researchers want to learn about your disability, the types of personal assistance services you receive, what your workers are like, how you train them, and about your general community and health experiences.
Contact Rayna Sage to learn more or sign up! Email: ruralPAS@mso.umt.edu 406-243-5233
Kessler Foundation Solicits Participants for a Telehealth Study
Are you a spouse or partner of a person with a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Researchers at Kessler Foundation are conducting a telehealth study comparing the effectiveness of two different types of group wellness interventions for partner caregivers of individuals with TBI. This study is open to men and women at least 18 years of age who meet the following criteria:
The study will take 20 weeks to complete. All participation will take place through a secure online website and live video conferencing - no in-person visits are required! Participation will include:
There will be no contact required between weeks 8-20. Participants will be compensated $300 for completion of the study. If interested in participating, please contact Samantha Schmidt at sschmidt@kesslerfoundation or at 973-323-3686.
- Are in an intimate relationship with a person with TBI for at least one year prior to their injury.
- Your partner was discharged from inpatient rehabilitation at least 3 months ago.
- You provide care to your partner on a daily basis.
- You have access to the internet in a private location.
The study will take 20 weeks to complete. All participation will take place through a secure online website and live video conferencing - no in-person visits are required! Participation will include:
- Completing questionnaires during week one (1-2 hours).
- Attending one 75-minute online wellness class per week for a total of six weeks.
- Completing follow-up questionnaires during week 8 (1-2 hours)
- Completing follow-up questionnaires during week 20 (1-2 hours).
There will be no contact required between weeks 8-20. Participants will be compensated $300 for completion of the study. If interested in participating, please contact Samantha Schmidt at sschmidt@kesslerfoundation or at 973-323-3686.
ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM INSOMNIA WITH TBI?
For information regarding a new study investigating a non-drug therapy program that you can receive from your computer or smartphone click HERE