The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line connects you directly to clinical help, when and where you need it. It's free, it's available 24/7, and real-time interpretation is available in over 200 languages. Visit masshelpline.com or call/text (833) 773-2445 for support

We have some great employment opportunities (hybrid eligible) in our academic center. Please visit: umassmed.edu/sparc/news-and… #JobOpportunity #MentalHealthSupport #ImplementationSupportSpecialist

iSPARC's Nancy Byatt, PhD, will be a speaker at the "Unlocking Global Solutions in Perinatal Mental Health: Evidence-Based Path" webinar hosted by the University of Exeter Perinatal Mental Health: Thursday, January 23rd at 11 AM Register here: bit.ly/PMH_webinar

Many people are feeling overwhelmed and stressed these days, particularly caregivers. Here are some tips on how to include self care into your day along with resources and organizations that can help. #SelfCare #SelfCareMatters #StressRelief hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/4…

Congratulations to our iSPARC Deputy Director Kathryn Sabella, Ph.D. for being competitively selected to the Center for Accelerating Practices to End Suicide (CAPES) Emerging Scholar Program! CAPES Suicide Prevention #SuicidePrevention #Scholar myemail.constantcontact.com/CAPES-January-…...

We’ve joined bluesky Social! Our handle is @isparc-umasschan.bsky.social. Join us. We are passionate about mental health research & cultivating real-life change and we’re looking forward to engaging with the community on Bluesky. #MentalHealthResearch #AdvancingTogether

Here at iSPARC we are passionate about many things. Here are just a few: Visit our website for resources and information about the work we are doing. We even have some open positions. umassmed.edu/sparc #PassionandPurpose #Research #ImplementationScience #Collaboration

Last week Uraj Hader, MD, gave a webinar on postpartum psychosis. In this webinar you will learn how to recognize psychosis as well as recommended treatments. Dr Hader is the Medical Director of Consultation Services at MCPAP for Moms for Moms. youtube.com/watch?v=u-1taA…

We’ve joined bluesky Social! Our handle is at isparc-umasschan. bsky. social. Follow us on our other social media accounts too including Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube, and here on X. #BlueskySocial #AdvancingTogether #SocialMedia #ImplementationScience

"Even when I am in the depths of despair, I remind myself that every storm runs out of rain eventually" --Maya Angelou. Never forget that life is cyclical and eventually the bad times will pass. #WordsOfHope #FridayWisdom Photo by Mary C Quill

#HotOffThePress is our February newsletter. A new resource, our latest S.T.A.Y. Tuned podcast episodes, new CIRC tip sheets, and more. Check it out on our website. buff.ly/0OTvwmw

It's only the middle of the week, but you may be feeling exhausted. Here is something we all need to keep in mind. "Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel," by Eleanor Brown. Photo from Mary C. Quill. #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Rest

If you have the Monday blues, here is a helpful quote from Lady Gady, who has been very open about her battle with depression. #Hope #Depression #Encouragement #MentalHealthSupport Photo by Mary C. Quill.

#SaveTheDate! May 29th is our Annual Massachusetts DMH Research COE Conference. Hosted by iSPARC and MGH CoE Psychosocial and Systemic Research. See our website for speakers, agenda, and registration.

Brain Injury Clubhouses are transforming the lives of over 13 million people who suffer from acquired brain trauma (ABT) The Brain Injury Clubhouses Brief covers how they work, their impact, funding, and how YOU can help bring one to your community. #Clubhouse #BrainInjuries

Join us for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health's Annual Research Centers of Excellence Virtual Conference on Thursday, May 29th, from 12:30 to 4:30 PM EDT. Hosted by iSPARC and MGH Center of Excellence for Psychosocial and Systemic Research. buff.ly/FgaYNu4

⚖️ Juvenile justice professionals: Don’t miss this must-attend webinar on the latest findings from the Youth Protective Factors Study! Join us along w/CSG Justice Center & UC Berkeley’s Skeem Lab | Risk Resilience Research on 4/23. Register here: buff.ly/aviMC6g #ProtectiveFactors

#HotOffThePress #LatestNewsletter The May issue features Massachusetts DMH Conference, upcoming webinars from TransitionsACR at UMass Chan Medical School new research from CeKTER_Employment and more - read it online👇 umassmed.edu/sparc/publicat…

Meet the speakers for our upcoming Massachusetts DMH virtual Annual Research Conference on May 29th. There is still time to register to attend. #RSVPHere umassmed.edu/sparc/about-ou…