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University of Washington (UW) School Mental Health Assessment, Research, & Training (SMART) Center.

Housed within UW Medicine, College of Education, & School of Social Work.

Visit our website to learn more: https://smartcenter.uw.edu
Hey SBHC friends!👋
Stop by our SMART Center table @ WA SBHA Student Health Summit tomorrow to connect w/our Postdoc Research Fellow, Keith Hullennaar, PhD & learn about our work on supporting students exposed to firearm violence.

📅 Nov 7 |📍Western Washington University, Viking Union, Bellingham, WA
Student Health Summit 2025 - Washington School-Based Health Alliance
About the Conference: Join us for the 2025 Student Health Summit, presented by Wellpoint, on November 7, 2025 at Western Washington University or virtual. Dedicated to advancing the impact of […]
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November 7, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Today is Intl. Day Against Violence & Bullying at School, incl. Cyberbullying.

Every young person deserves safety & respect.

✨💛Be someone’s hero when you see bullying, be an upstander who speaks up with kindness.

🎥 See how in the video below:👇

To learn more, visit: www.cdc.gov/youth-violen...
Be Someone’s Hero
YouTube video by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
So great seeing our Assoc. Dir., Dr. Eric J. Bruns, @ the 2025 Lutzker Lecture @ Georgia State Univ.! 🎤He delivered an inspiring talk on using implementation science, human-centered design, & systems thinking to build stronger systems for #youthmentalhealth.

⏯️ publichealth.gsu.edu/the-john-r-l...
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
ICYMI: Mental & behavioral health staff from nearly 40 King County school-based health centers gathered for shared learning with our Center + Public Health – Seattle & King County.

We explored equity, collaboration & integrated care, thanks to Kaiser Permanente for hosting! 💙

View photos below!👇
SBHC Mental/Behavioral Health Staff Convene for Shared Learning
Mental health therapists from nearly 40 King County school-based health centers met with new Behavioral Health Care Coordinators on September 19. They discussed the unique aspects of school mental …
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November 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Jürgen Unützer, Chair of UW Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, named Doctor of the Year by Puget Sound Business Journal!

From all of us at the UW SMART Center, thank you for your visionary leadership and dedication to integrated mental health care.
Great news! We're thrilled to share that our chair, Dr. Jürgen Unützer, has been named Doctor of the Year by Puget Sound Business Journal! He is one of 14 healthcare leaders who will be featured in a special report in the Dec. 5 edition of PSBJ.
October 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Our team joined educators in Chicago for the National @pbis.org Leadership Forum, sharing ways to strengthen MTSS & support students’ social, emotional, & behavioral well-being.
Grateful to connect, learn, & keep improving how schools support every learner.

Resources: www.pbis.org/conference-a...
October 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Mariners fans, we feel you! 💔

Our SMARTie Kira Mauseth, PhD, affiliate faculty & Teaching Professor @seattleu.edu, shares why the highs & lows of fandom are real— & how to cope w/a tough loss.⚾💙

Great season Mariners! Thanks for the excitement, see you next year! #SportsPsychology #MentalHealth
Here's the science behind Mariners fans' highs and lows as their team fell short of the World Series
YouTube video by KOMO News
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October 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
👏Shoutout to our SMARTie Rachel Barrett for presenting @ WASSW on Friday!

Her MTSS session w/John Taylor (Seattle Public Schools Counselor) shared strategies to boost attendance & re-engagement.

The event brought together 40+ school #socialworkers from WA & OR dedicated to student well-being.💛
October 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
What drives educators to use best practices for #autistic elementary students in #Washington? Our new infographic by SMARTies Priyanka Ghosh Choudhuri & Dr. Jill Locke (now at UCLA) shares key insights from a 4-year study.

📑💡 Publication coming soon—stay tuned to learn more!
October 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Our SMARTie Nikki York shared insights on School-Based Threat Assessment @ #WASSW2025 Conference yesterday—reminding us to be curious, not judgmental when students express something concerning, instead create space for conversation that helps them feel heard and safe.💛

📍Clark College, Vancouver, WA
October 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Welcome to our 2025-2026 cohort of undergraduate University of Washington Psychology students! 🎉

SMART is excited to support students exploring careers through hands-on research, training & evaluation projects. Check out what they're most looking forward to during their time at the SMART Center! 👇💛
October 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Drop a ❤️ or tag a principal who inspires you. Let’s make this month special for the leaders who make a difference every single day.

#ThankAPrincipal
October 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Youth suicide is preventable—and asking the right questions can save lives. The Asking is Caring (AiC) program empowers families and schools to support #youthmentalhealth through open conversations.

Watch our video below to learn more! ⏯️

#schoolmentalhealth #peertopeersupport #suicideprevention
Asking is Caring saves lives
YouTube video by Official - UW SMART Center
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September 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
📣New publication from our team!

Schools are being asked to do more in #suicideprevention— but most programs still leave families out. We evaluated Asking is Caring, a family-to-family approach that partners w/schools.

Read here: smartcenter.uw.edu/wp-content/u...

#SchoolMentalHealth
September 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Our Fall Newsletter is here!🍂🗞️

Student well-being + academic success go hand in hand—one can’t happen w/out the other. This issue, we’re diving into funding updates, research, publications, trainings, resources, & more to keep student #mentalhealth a priority.

Check it out today 👉 conta.cc/4m6YR6Z
September 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🚨Youth mental health needs are at an all-time high, but the workforce is stretched thin.

Our study of Washington State’s BH-SAP shows paraprofessionals in schools make a big impact:

✅ 2,500+ students supported
✅ More hope, stronger connections, fewer issues
✅ 96% found it helpful

Read Full study👇
Behavioral Health Student Assistance Programs: Leveraging Non-Traditional Mental Health Providers to Address Workforce Shortages and Mitigate the Youth Mental Health Crisis - Administration and Policy...
Workforce shortages and other barriers have undermined efforts to address recent spikes in youth behavioral health problems. This study evaluates Washington State’s Behavioral Health Student Assistanc...
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September 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
📣School-based #mentalhealth pros:
Join the WSW Skills Institute, a 3-part virtual training for #schoolsocialworkers, #counselors, #psychologists, #nurses & #BCBAs. Learn MTSS strategies for absenteeism, suicide prevention & more.

Oct 8, 15, & 22 | $100/session or $250 all.
👉 bit.ly/Register-WSW...
September 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
📣School leaders & policy-makers: student #mentalhealth can’t wait!

-58%+ of teens face anxiety/depression
-1 in 5 need clinical care
-Universal SEBMH screening = early support

Our analysis shows mixed implementation, guidance gaps, but strong support. 📄Read our 2-page legislative executive brief👇
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August 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
New school year = new resources!
WA schools now have Best Practice Guides for Universal SEBMH Screening—a practical tool to support student #mentalhealth.

👉 Guides: bit.ly/UniversalScr...
📘 Full report: bit.ly/WAScreeningR...
🌐 More resources: smartcenter.uw.edu/smart-ortal

#BackToSchool2025
SMART ORTAL – School Mental Health Assessment, Research, & Training Center
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August 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
WA High Schools: Join the UW SMART Center’s BRIDGE Study this fall! Free training for staff on BRISC, a proven Tier 2 #mentalhealth program, plus payments for participants.

Help improve student support!!

Email [email protected] to learn more. bit.ly/UWSMARTCntr-...
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August 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Guest Speaker Spotlight!🌟

Join us Aug 6 for WSW Summer Institute | Tiered Solutions to Complex School-Based Mental Health Topics.

Session 1: Featuring John Taylor, a nationally recognized Seattle school counselor with an award-winning attendance program.
Register: wswinitiative.org/wsw-in-the-n...
July 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Our USABILITY Study at UW is seeking 4th-6th grade public school students to test social-emotional learning activities on Zoom. 2 hrs of your time = $200 gift card!

Help us improve youth education & test how easy, hard, and engaging these activities are.

Questions? 📩 [email protected]

Sign up👇
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July 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New from our Training & Technical Assistance Team: Final report on Universal Screening for student social-emotional, behavioral & mental health (SEBMH) in WA schools.

Educators support screening, but barriers like unclear definitions, limited resources & legal confusion remain.

Read full report👇
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July 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
📢New publication!

Led by SMARTie Eric Bruns & Carol Ann Davis, this study offers expert recommendations for adapting #Wraparound to schools. The model aims to better support elementary students w/complex needs. Shout out to former SMARTies Katherine Soon (SUNNY-Albany) & Olivia Linkous (VCU)!
Read👇
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
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July 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Just wrapped an incredible wk @ the 2025 UConn Training Institute!

Highlights:

Dr. Vivek Murthy on #YouthMentalHealth & connection
A powerful panel on belonging & #YoungPeopleThrive
Connected w/40+ Wraparound leaders nationwide

Thanks to UConn @Innovations Institute— leaving recharged + inspired!
July 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM