State of Reform: Bridging the Gap Between Health Care & Health Policy

Behavioral health legislation slated for Utah’s 2023 legislative session to support access, youth, and workforce

Learn more about Utah's 2023 legislative session! Featuring Dr. Aaron Fischer, and The Utah School Mental Health Collaborative (SMHC), a pilot program that builds mental health collaboration with public schools through student assessments, staff training, and implementation of mental health supports and services for students. 

KUER 90.1: Utah NPR

CDC data shows why lawmakers are worried about the mental health of Utah’s youth

Dr. Aaron Fischer is quoted in a KUER published article that touches on the youth mental health crisis in Utah— commenting on the legislation proposed this session and how it could impact the students he serves.

Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee - February 03, 2023

Member of the Utah House of Representatives from District 45, Steven Eliason introduced The Utah School Mental Health Collaborative at the public education appropriations subcommittee meeting on February 3rd, 2023. Accompanying Rep. Eliason, Dr. Aaron Fischer presented on the collaborative's initiatives and goals.

Social Media and Youth Mental Health Symposium

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox hosted a Social Media and Youth Mental Health Symposium. Dr. Aaron Fischer, among experts and legislators, discussed recent research and the mental health challenges Utah youth currently face.

Teleconsultation - ABA Inside Track Podcast

Dr. Aaron Fischer shares his recent research on teleconsultation and discusses what the future of distance BCBA work may look like. 

"Try Harder!" Film Panel

Dr. Aaron Fischer moderates a panel discussion with "Try Harder!" director Debbie Lum, retired Lowell H.S. physics teacher Richard Shaprio, and Lowell graduate Kian Mojabi.
 Hosted by University of Utah health, West Valley Arts, & Sundance Institute.

eSchool News

How a higher-ed partnership transformed student mental health services at our school
When you work with kids in a school setting, you often know when a student is struggling. Every child struggles in one way or another. But there are some who are struggling to the point where learning isn’t happening as it should.

ABA Technologies, Inc. - University Series

The University Series is a series of interviews with colleges and universities throughout the United States focusing on behavior analysis programs. Dr. Rob ONeill and Dr. Aaron Fischer talk about their department, discussing the many opportunities for different specialties within the students' program of study, both clinical applied behavior analysis and education psychology. 

#PiktoChat Episode

Dr. Aaron Fischer shares how Piktochart  helps him and his team at the University of Utah to provide mental health support among schools in the state of Utah! “One of the things that I think was a real game-changer and I think it really elevates the work in ways that I couldn’t imagine otherwise is being able to create our manuals within Piktochart." - Dr. Aaron Fischer

Conversations About Consultation - ​The CAC Podcast

Dr. Aaron Fischer shares his experience and thoughts about the  intersection between technology, behavior and mental health. Particularly, in tele-health and tele-consultation and how these apply to school psychology.

Love, U Campaign 

Dr. Aaron Fischer shares his story in The University of Utah's #LoveU2022 campaign. Watch the video to learn more about Dr. Fischer and community members. 

Fox 13 

Utah schools have a new tool for addressing mental health in kids

University of Utah Professor Dr. Aaron Fischer is featured on Fox 13, explaining The Utah School Mental Health Collaborative, a new statewide project aimed to address mental health needs and well-being of students in Utah Schools. 

Fox 13: THE PLACE

How the Utah School Mental Health Collaborative is helping students through the pandemic and beyond

In this Healthier Together story with Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, The Utah School Mental Health Collaborative is  highlighted as a program that helps develop more effective mental health systems for students.

Autism Weekly Podcast #6-- Spaghetti-Os and Autism 

Autism Weekly Podcast X Dr. Aaron Fischer

Dr. Aaron Fischer is featured on an episode on the Autism Weekly podcast by the Alternative Behavior Strategies (ABS). Dr. Fischer talks about dietary and feeding challenges individuals on the Autism Spectrum have. 

Interview on U Rising Podcast 

The University of Utah

Dr. Aaron Fischer is featured on an episode of the U Rising Podcast, a podcast by the University of Utah's president, Ruth Watkins. Dr. Fischer talks about Behavioral Response Support Team (BRST)'s collaborative project with Granite School District.  

Interview on KUER 90.1 

KUER 90.1: Utah NPR 

Dr. Aaron Fischer chats with Caroline Ballard on KUER 90.1 on ways to help kids cope with stress during COVID-19. 

Awarding Rapid Adaptation

The University of Utah 

Shout out to our own, Dr. Aaron Fisher, for being a recipient of the Online Excellence Award from the University of Utah!

Silicon Slopes

Silicon Slopes Live

Aaron Fisher, PhD and Karen Tao, PhD, UofU Health talk with Silicon Slopes Live regarding mental health and education in Utah.

Double Robotics Case Study

eSchool News

How A Telepresence Robot is Changing Some Classroom

A new technology enables both interactive communication and observation capabilities with a telepresence robot platform.

The Spectrum

A Step Into the Future for Education

Telepresence technology is a tool that allows educational specialists and other expert professionals to lend support for teachers in special education classrooms and other settings in in Washington County schools

eCampus News

How a Telepresence Robot is Sparking Engagement

A new technology enables both interactive communication and observation capabilities with a telepresence robot platform. Educators and students are exploring a new way to remotely observe and interact with colleagues and peers with a telepresence robot that enables face-to-face communication.

​Kubi Roundtable

Autism Coaching with Vidyo on Kubi Roundtable

Join Akron Children’s, University of Utah, and Drexel University along with Vidyo and Revolve Robotics discussing advances in autism coaching with the Kubi telepresence robot.

ZDNet

​Researchers in Utah are experimenting with robots to solve a pressing problem: There aren't enough pediatric psychologists to go around.

          Matt Townsend Show-BYU Radio

 Telepresence robots in schools 

Deseret News

Story of young teens or kids and their family fighting an emotional battle that has been captured by the Deseret News for over a year. Here lies  the door to enter into families’ living rooms, doctors’ offices, therapy sessions, school programs, college quads and community meetings. 

Cambia Health Foundation

"There is too much stigma and not enough resources when it comes to approaching adolescent mental health. A team in Utah is looking to break through these barriers and redefine well-being for all students at school, at home, and in the community.  They are having some exciting results as they put students front and center in helping to redefine school-based mental health services."

Deseret News

"Youths with mental health concerns often do not receive the care they need due to limited education resources and a shortage of community mental health providers... The Well-Being Team, comprised of U. graduate students guide classroom and schoolwide efforts to improve and maintain a positive, safe and constructive school culture."

National Association of School Psychology

Watch webinar about strategies for supporting teachers delivering remote instruction. Dr. Aaron Fischer, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Dee Endowed Professor of School Psychology, University of Utah was one of the expert panel.  
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