📢Exciting news! The Washington State Department of Health has launched the “Be Well WA” initiative to promote wellness & health for all. Simple steps can lead to big improvements in movement, emotional well-being, nourishment, & social connection. This is a great resource— be sure to check it out!

How can we teach special educators how to support autistic children? Check out our new pub that learns from #PreServiceTeachers #4SpecialEducation Colleagues from University of Washington & I used a think-aloud mixed methods JORSEN_Research 🧵 nasenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/14…

University of Washington JORSEN_Research Twitter-less Drs. Stefan Horbanzcuk, Angel Fettig, and Jill Locke were integral team members and co-authors. SMART Center

Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! Let’s celebrate the strength and diversity of the disability community. DYK the Disability Pride flag has a new design? Its diagonal stripes and muted colors represent solidarity & inclusivity, while being mindful of those w/sensory sensitivities.

It's BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month! 🎈👍 For our last post on how to encourage mental health awareness for Black, Indigenous People of Color in your schools, we visit "Evaluating How Communities are Welcomed." 🍎 loom.ly/IwkmUqM 🍎 loom.ly/llsrOUc #pbis

Join the Center of Excellence’s LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity webinar on August 28, 10-11 AM PT. Learn about the impact of anti-#LGBTQ+ efforts on student #mentalhealth and get practical tools to create an LGBTQ+ Support Action Plan. Register today: lgbtqequity.org/learn/

We’re in Yakima co-presenting w/#PBIS coaches from ESD 105 on Universal SEB MH Screening at the Better Together Leadership Summit. Educational leaders from across ESD 105 are here for 2-days of professional development & networking in leadership, equity, student supports, & more!

📢Reminder: Northwest MHTTC’s School Mental Health (SMH) program ends in Sep. due to @SAMHSA funding stopping. Our center is your new hub for SMH resources! Stay connected via our Website, Newsletter (bit.ly/3TVauRI), Facebook, X, LinkedIn, & YouTube. Connect today!

Stressed about heading #BackToSchool? Everyone goes through tough times, and no matter how long you've had something on your mind, it's important that you talk to someone about it. Learn more about mental health problems and how to get help: samhsa.gov/mental-health/…

📢Important Announcement!! Hi All, Our YouTube channel is currently down due to technical issues. We’re working hard to fix it. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your support! Best, UW Smart Center Operations Team

Congrats to our SMARTie Dr. Jill Locke on her 4-year NCER award for testing the HELM Implementation Strategy!👏🎉🏆 This Washington state-based study explores if HELM improves outcomes with #PBIS. Follow HELM for updates! #EducationResearch

Our Director Aaron Lyon, PhD’s commentary, “Promoting Partnership and Impact through Implementation Science and Human-Centered Design,” is now online via Springer Nature’s Content Sharing Initiative. A valuable read for those working in #schoolmentalhealth: rdcu.be/dSEXg

Our RIISE Team has released the SECOND free online Implementation Science Learning Module on Implementation Strategies!📚💡 Check out both modules, packed with resources and activities, here: smartcenter.uw.edu/programs-servi… #impsci #ImplementationScience #FreeLearning

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Remember, asking is caring. 💛 If you or someone you know needs help, the #988Lifeline is available 24/7. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. You are not alone. #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #SchoolMentalHealth

It's Hispanic Heritage Month! 💙   From September 15th - October 15th, we recognize #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth, which is a time to celebrate the accomplishments by and in support of Hispanic communities.   We want you to know you are not alone, and we are in this together.

The first ever SMART Center Newsletter is here!🎉 This quarterly piece showcases our latest #research, publications, key resources, upcoming trainings, and other #schoolmentalhealth info. Enjoy with a tasty beverage☕️and let us know your thoughts! Read: conta.cc/3WKnY5P