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FOX 13 Salt Lake City
Opponents want a timeout on forcing kids into padded rooms in Utah schools.
These rooms go by many names, some more innocuous-sounding than others – from “seclusionary time-out rooms” and “isolation boxes,” to “calming rooms” or “quiet rooms.” Whatever they’re called, they’re meant to be used for one purpose: to maintain safety in Utah classrooms by secluding children who pose an immediate threat of “serious physical harm” to themselves or others.
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FOX 13 Salt Lake City
Are too many kids put in seclusion in Utah's schools? It's hard to know.
Utah districts and charter schools reported turning to seclusion more than 1,300 times in the 2020-2021 school year, according to a FOX 13 News analysis of the most recent federal data available on the practice. The data shows most of those instances were among elementary school children.
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Utah College of Education
Utah School Mental Health Collaborative, Live Like Sam, and WeBeWell Partner to Support Student Wellbeing in Summit and Wasatch Counties
"The Utah School Mental Health Collaborative, an effort driven by the Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the College of Education, is happy to share that they are teaming up with the Live Like Sam Foundation and WeBeWell. Together, they will support the mental health needs of students in Summit and Wasatch Counties."
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The Park Record
Live Like Sam Expands Its Reach
"Now that we have graduate students in the schools, we can provide services that are needed right on site. The grad students can also identify the kids that might need extra support and provide a more thorough referral program. We can treat them with group programs or focused psychiatric care or we can connect them with community programs, like Live Like Sam."
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The Park Record
A team focused on wellness jells around Live Like Sam
"Panelists representing Live Like Sam, the Utah School Mental Health Collaborative, government agencies and others spoke in turn Wednesday evening at Park City Hospital’s Blair Education Center about their role on a team working ever closer together on behalf of local students."
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Town Lift Park City News
"The Utah School Mental Health Collaborative (USMHC) has partnered with the Live Like Sam Foundation and WeBeWell to bolster student mental health support in Summit and Wasatch counties. Through their partnership, USMHC and Live Like Sam will work with school mental health teams and administrators to identify at-risk students."
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Regence: NewsroomUtah takes a collaborative approach to school mental health
The Utah School Mental Health Collaborative is a statewide initiative formed with funding from Regence’s parent company and the Huntsman Mental Health Institute. It provides technical assistance and training to Utah schools on how to apply evidence-based, comprehensive school mental health practices. The collaborative has a big goal: Transforming how youth mental health services are delivered and sustained in the state.
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Fox 13 Salt Lake City: The PlaceInitiative aimed at connecting kids with the mental health treatment they needMany teens deal with mental health struggles – either anxiety or depression or something more. Often those things go undiagnosed and untreated. But there’s a program in Utah trying to help change that. It's called the Utah School Mental Health Collaborative, a statewide University of Utah initiative supported by Regence BlueCross BlueShield’s charitable arm, Cambia Health Foundation.
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Fox 13 Salt Lake City: Healthier TogetherUtah School Mental Health Collaborative
In this Healthier Together story with Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, The Utah School Mental Health Collaborative is highlighted as a program on its third year helping with screenings in schools and connecting kids to services. Dr. Aaron Fischer talks about mental health screenings, and the importance of addressing any mental health concerns early.
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Education and Mental Health Coordinating Council - September 13, 2023Dr. Karen Manotas and Dr. Aaron Fischer presented at the Education and Mental Health Coordinating Council on September 13th, 2023 . Dr. Manotas and Dr. Fischer presented about The Utah School Mental Health Collaborative, elaborating on ways the collaborative can work through legislative support and ongoing community-school-and family partnerships.
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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 workforceLearn 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.
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KUER 90.1: Utah NPRCDC Data Shows Why Lawmakers are Worried about the Mental Health of Utah’s YouthDr. 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.
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Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee - February 03, 2023
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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.
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"Try Harder!" Film PanelDr. 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.
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eSchool NewsHow 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.
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ABA Technologies, Inc. - University SeriesThe 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.
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#PiktoChat EpisodeDr. 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
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Conversations About Consultation - The CAC Podcast
Love, U Campaign
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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.
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Fox 13 Salt Lake City: The Place
Utah schools have a new tool for addressing mental health in kidsUniversity 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.
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Fox 13 Salt Lake City: Healthier Together
How the Utah School Mental Health Collaborative is helping students through the pandemic and beyondIn 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.
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Autism Weekly Podcast #6-- Spaghetti-Os and AutismAutism Weekly Podcast X Dr. Aaron FischerDr. 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.
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Interview on U Rising PodcastThe University of UtahDr. 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.
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Awarding Rapid AdaptationThe University of UtahShout out to our own, Dr. Aaron Fisher, for being a recipient of the Online Excellence Award from the University of Utah!
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Silicon Slopes LiveAaron Fisher, PhD and Karen Tao, PhD, UofU Health talk with Silicon Slopes Live regarding mental health and education in Utah.
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Double Robotics Case Study
eCampus NewsHow a Telepresence Robot is Sparking EngagementA 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.
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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."
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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."
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