Jason Lang Ph.D.

Psychologist bridging research, practice, & policy to improve children’s lives; implementation science, trauma-informed, equity; evidence-based; views my own

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

This strategic plan outlines the critical challenges facing the children’s behavioral health workforce and the resulting delays families have in accessing care. It offers solutions for Connecticut. https://t.co/vX1Xd5quLm #mentalhealthworkforce

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

Our recent Issue Brief can help clinicians determine when and how to adapt #EvidenceBased #BehavioralHealth treatments for children of diverse backgrounds.

Learn more and read our recommendations: https://t.co/WWKBydevY8

#ChildrensMentalHealth #Equity #EvidenceBasedPractice

[Jason Lang Ph.D. @PsychguyJason]

Great (and free!) resource for early childhood educators to talk about mental health and well-being!

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

Proud to annonce a new preschool-age edition of Gizmo's Pawsome Guide to Mental Health! Includes printable activity book + guide for #EarlyChildhood educators: https://t.co/uQfxhVFDXE

Supported by @CDCgov via @CT_OEC

[Jason Lang Ph.D. @PsychguyJason]

Check out our free training course in best practices for screening children for trauma.

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

CHDI's free Trauma ScreenTIME courses improve trauma screening across child-serving systems, such as #Schools, #Pediatrics, #ChildWelfare, #JuvenileJustice, & #EarlyChildhood.
cc: @samhsagov @nctsn #ChildTrauma

Learn more: https://t.co/RKwyDA9ygf

[Jason Lang Ph.D. @PsychguyJason]

Please let us know what you think about this plan and recommendations for the children’s behavioral health workforce!

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

Reminder: the deadline for public comment on the draft strategic plan for strengthening the #ChildrensBehavioralHealth workforce in #CT is Monday, 9/18! 🚨

If you work in children's behavioral health, please share your input: https://t.co/vJzLuPwCeK

[Jason Lang Ph.D. @PsychguyJason]

Work in children’s behavioral health? There’s a lot of discussion around EBTs and equity in children’s behavioral health services. Check out our latest Issue Brief!

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

Issue Brief 88 explores when & how clinicians can adapt evidence-based treatments (#EBT) for children's behavioral health to ensure they're effective for diverse populations: https://t.co/0ye4aZ5FyF @PsychguyJason
#ChildrensBehavioralHealth #HealthEquity #EvidenceBasedTreatments

[Jason Lang Ph.D. @PsychguyJason]

We’re hiring! CHDI is a great place to work with awesome people who are committed to improving children’s behavioral health.

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

CHDI is currently hiring for two positions: Director of People and Culture and Project Coordinator.
Learn more and apply: https://t.co/QdwDQXs6lh

Please share with your networks!

#HumanResourcesJobs #HRJobs #CTJobs #PsychJobs #SocialWorkJobs #DEIB #ChildrensMentalHealth

[Jason Lang Ph.D. @PsychguyJason]

Do you work in children’s behavioral health? Please share feedback and recs for our strategic plan for Connecticut!

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

As we head into #LaborDay weekend, help us grow + strengthen the #ChildrensBehavioralHealth workforce in CT by sharing your feedback on a statewide strategic plan for growing this critical workforce:
https://t.co/vRWU74Uz15

#WorkforceDevelopment #CTPolicy

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

As we head into #LaborDay weekend, help us grow + strengthen the #ChildrensBehavioralHealth workforce in CT by sharing your feedback on a statewide strategic plan for growing this critical workforce:
https://t.co/vRWU74Uz15

#WorkforceDevelopment #CTPolicy

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

The August newsletter is here! Find back-to-school behavioral health resources, updates on CHDI initiatives, training opportunities, the latest news and research, and more: https://t.co/Mx39NeQaqu

#SchoolMentalHealth #CTSchools #ChildrensBehavioralHealth #HealthEquity

[Jason Lang Ph.D. @PsychguyJason]

CHDI is hiring! Looking for people with a passion for children’s behavioral health and experience with EBTs to join our awesome team. CHDi is a great place to work!

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

We're #hiring a Project Coordinator for projects related to #EvidenceBasedPractice dissemination & quality improvement in children’s behavioral health (including substance use + co-occurring disorder programs).

Learn more: https://t.co/2xNOd6sIOk

#BestPlacestoWorkCT #CTJobs

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

We're #hiring a Project Coordinator for projects related to #EvidenceBasedPractice dissemination & quality improvement in children’s behavioral health (including substance use + co-occurring disorder programs).

Learn more: https://t.co/2xNOd6sIOk

#BestPlacestoWorkCT #CTJobs

[Jason Lang Ph.D. @PsychguyJason]

Thrilled to be at SAMHSA this week to support the federal government’s interagency task force on trauma informed care. Exciting to meet and hear from people doing this work across the country, and to see the exciting work being done to develop a national strategy. @samhsagov

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

CHDI staff recently co-authored "A Systematic Review of Organizational Assessments Related to Racism and Equity" in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.

Read the article & learn about CHDI's experience using an equity assessment: https://t.co/P2U6FZDed4

#DEI

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

Talking with kids about their mental health helps them feel cared for and safe.

For resources on talking with kids about mental health, including printable activities for parents & teachers, visit https://t.co/Sl9OCcwIXX

#MHAM2023 #ChildrensMentalHealth
@UnitedWayCT @211CT

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

📢 Now available: New publication on quality improvement for Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) serving children, youth, and families from CHDI and our partners at @UConnSocialWork's Innovations Institute: https://t.co/KMNfCErp9r

#MobileCrisis #MRSS

[American Psychological Association @APA]

"When we dilute psychological terms such as trauma — applying weighty terminology to commonplace, everyday matters — we face the serious risk of minimizing mental health issues and the difficult experiences of those who suffer from them."—@drcarlamanly https://t.co/U0ZlJp4kui

[Jason Lang Ph.D. @PsychguyJason]

CHDI is a great place to work! We are hiring for several positions - https://t.co/Af1Obj3Gol

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

Celebrating our second straight year in the top ten for the @HartfordBiz 2023 "Best Places to Work" Awards (small/medium company category) and the top non-profit! #BPTW2023
Thank you to our amazing staff for their support & their work to improve the lives of children & families.

[Jason Lang Ph.D. @PsychguyJason]

Connecticut colleagues - please let us know how we can better support the children’s behavioral health workforce!

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

Are you a CT-based children's behavioral health provider, family advocate, higher ed faculty or student in a behavioral health field? Or a parent whose child has received behavioral health services in CT? If so, we want to hear from YOU!
Take the survey: https://t.co/rQoDEfpWnU

[Child Health & Development Institute (CHDI) @CHDICT]

Are you a CT-based children's behavioral health provider, family advocate, higher ed faculty or student in a behavioral health field? Or a parent whose child has received behavioral health services in CT? If so, we want to hear from YOU!
Take the survey: https://t.co/rQoDEfpWnU