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What is Serious Mental Illness

WebSerious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as someone over the age of 18 who has (or had within the past year) a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or …

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A Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness

WebSMI Adviser offers educational materials, clinical consultations, and toolkits that promote culturally competent care for people who have SMI. SMI Adviser also serves as a resource for families and communities. Our …

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Digital Health Navigator Training

WebThis training provides modern digital literacy skills for clinical support staff so they can serve as digital health navigators (DHNs). DHNs help your practice make the most of digital …

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What is the impact of serious mental illness in the United States

WebSerious mental illness (SMI) is a significant public health concern. The estimated economic impact of SMI is more than $300 billion each year. The number of …

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What is the "peer bridger" model of peer support

WebTransitioning from inpatient services to outpatient treatment is both difficult and anxiety-inducing for many individuals with serious mental illnesses. While peer …

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What is the Living Room model for people experiencing a mental …

WebThe Living Room model is a community crisis center that offers people experiencing a mental health crisis an alternative to hospitalization. When people …

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What is Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for people with …

WebAssertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a program that provides services to individuals in the community who have severe and persistent mental illness, particularly …

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How can I use de-escalation techniques to manage a person in a …

WebEffective de-escalation strategies can help reduce the level of stress and frustration that a person is experiencing. Most of the communication in a crisis is nonverbal. 55% is body …

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Free Courses on Serious Mental Illness

WebSee Our Full Education Catalog. Access 100+ free courses. Topics that are all related to SMI. Free for all mental health professionals. Earn CME/NCPD/CE credits. Family …

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What should I do if my patient expresses a risk of harm to others

WebThe mental health professional should first assess the threat and the patient’s risk of harm to themselves or others. Regardless of the level of risk, every effort should …

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Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals

WebThe goal of this e-learning program is to help behavioral health professionals increase their cultural and linguistic competency. In Course 1, An introduction to cultural and linguistic …

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Suicide and Serious Mental Illness

WebPeople who live with serious mental illness (SMI)—such as major depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia—are at increased risk of suicide. Understanding the problem …

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A Guide for Mental Health Professionals

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How to Create a Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD) …

WebThis step-by-step guide is a companion to the app. It helps members of the mental health care team serve as facilitators for the process of how to create a psychiatric advance …

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Fact Sheet: Crisis Preparation (English and Spanish)

WebThis resource was created by SMI Adviser content partners and approved by the SMI Adviser clinical expert team for inclusion in the knowledge base. A crisis is any situation …

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