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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Back-to-School #Medicaid Check-In: Making the Most of Reimbursement in #WA 🏫🩺✨ Medicaid reimbursements bring vital funding back to keep students healthy. Check consent forms, explore programs, & use OSPI s tools and support to get reimbursed for care you provide: ospi.k12.wa.us/student-succ...

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School-Based Medicaid

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#SuicidePreventionMonth is a vital reminder that caring school communities save lives. Join our WSW Skills Institute on November 3rd for Asking is Caring: Suicide Prevention & Intervention for ESAs—practical tools to support students before crisis hits. Register today: 🔗 bit.ly/WSW-SkillsIn...

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🎧ICYMI: Policy drives real-world implementation, yet it’s often overlooked. Our Assoc.Director @ericjbruns.bsky.social PhD joined Kevin King & former SMARTie Mike Pullmann on That Implementation Science Podcast to discuss policy in Wraparound care (+a fun added music quiz & his own closing track🎸)!

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That Implementation Science Podcast | Mike Pullmann

The innovation to implementation gap is 17 years. Podcasts were invented 17 years ago. Coincidence? We don’t think so. That Implementation Science Podcast discusses everything related to Implementatio...

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. With back-to-school transitions underway, Dr. Yolanda Evans (@uwmedicine.bsky.social @seattlechildrens.org) highlights key tips for parents: ask open-ended questions, watch for social withdrawal & ensure youth have a trusted adult. Watch the full video below👇:

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Supporting the mental health of students

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our Fall Newsletter just dropped. 🍎 conta.cc/46qNT6D Pick up fresh resources, trainings and study opportunities for the new school year. ✏️ ❤️‍🩹Special focus on mental health resources for school communities impacted by wildfires. #SchoolMentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #Education #WashingtonState

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📣 #WAresidents: Share your thoughts on a proposed framework for K–12 student behavioral health supports! Your feedback helps refine the final plan. Take the survey by Aug 21 (plus opt in to enter a $150 gift card drawing): bit.ly/3ShML1N #K12 #Washington #SchoolMentalhealth @uwcolab.bsky.social

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

School counselors play a vital role in leading social-emotional learning, but they need systemic support to drive impact. Our new study brief w/foundry10 offers key takeaways & recommendations for school & district leaders. Read and download the 1-pager below👇 #SchoolCounseling #EdResearch #K12

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Supporting School Counselors as Leaders in SEL: Summary of Key Findings

This infographic shares findings from a study exploring how school counseling teams in south central Washington support SEL efforts, the implementation challeng

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Congrats to our SMARTie Aislyn Gordon, Research Study Coordinator, on her 1st published paper!👏🎉 She & our team explored how Human-Centered Design bridges the gap between SEL intervention design & real classroom adoption using the USE-EBPI framework. 📄👇Read Elsevier SEL: doi.org/10.1016/j.se...

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KU Center on Disabilities @kucdisabilities.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The BASIS project, from KUCD and @smartctr.bsky.social, is supporting teachers to integrate new evidence-based practices into classrooms to improve student outcomes while reducing teacher stress. Dr. Maria Hugh talked with KU News about the project: bit.ly/4pEWr2I

We need to give teachers support so they can continue to provide students the best available practices. Dr. Maria Hugh

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Knowing a great strategy is one thing; having the time & support to use it in a busy school day is another. That’s the classic "know-do gap".💡 Check out this KU News feature below, on research by former SMART Center fellow Maria Hugh, PhD & our SMARTies on BASIS—a method built to support teachers!

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Addressing the "know-do gap" in education

Study finds effective way to help educators put practices in place they know will be beneficial but are difficult to start.

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

How can schools maximize their #MentalHealth resources? 📑📊🧠🏫 A new meta-analysis in JAACAP Journals explores universal school-based mental health programs, reducing symptoms, targeting needs & guiding future impact. Read the full publication below!👇 #YouthMentalHealth #EducationResearch

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Meta-Analysis: The Effectiveness of Universal School-Based Mental Health Programs for Children and Adolescents

To estimate the effectiveness of school-based mental health programs on internalizing and externalizing symptoms and examine how these effects vary by…

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

📢Call for papers! The journal School Psychology announced a special issue: "Advancing the Impact of #ImplementationScience in #SchoolPsychology: Reflections & Future Directions."📑🏫🔬 They want research & real-world practical scholarship on solving problems in schools. Consider submitting or sharing!

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Research. Practice. Simplified.💡 Read about PaperTok, a new @ischool.uw.edu AI tool making dense papers more bite-sized! Then watch our SMART Talks video series for quick, accessible faculty research clips: youtube.com/@OfficialUWSMARTCenter

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Short-form science: University of Washington researchers launch PaperTok to combat AI slop

A University of Washington team is helping scientists tell their own stories with a free tool that converts dense, jargon-heavy publications into short, accessible videos.

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A painful WA story shows the urgent need for #youthbehavioral #healthreform. Our Associate Director, Eric Bruns, Phd warns that intensive, community-based services are completely inadequate. The fix? Fund strategies like the Washington Thriving plan: bit.ly/UW-SMARTCntr... #FamilySupportServices

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When WA's behavioral health system failed her son, Blaine mom declared herself an unfit parent | Cascadia Daily News

Mother confronts state's 'cycle of insufficient care' for troubled children

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Congrats to Jodie Buntain-Ricklefs, Manager of Program Operations @ our Center, for winning the @uwpsychiatry.bsky.social Dept.'s Mentorship Award yesterday!🏆 And congrats to our DREAMI pod for winning Team Excellence! We are so incredibly proud of you all & your vital, well-deserved recognition!👏🌟

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Our Co-Director, Dr. Eric Bruns, repped us in Toronto earlier this month @gleworld.bsky.social!🇨🇦 Leaders from 10 countries visited schools to learn from students, & Dr. Bruns shared how we tackle workforce shortages via our BH-SAP & BRISC initiatives. Supporting #youthmentalhealth takes teamwork!🤝

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Huge shoutout to our WSW Year One alum Lyndsey Johnson for winning the Philip B. Swain Excellence in Education Award!🎉 For the recap: this award honors Seattle Public School rockstars advancing racial equity. Congrats Lyndsey, we're so proud of you! Read more: www.seattleschools.org/news/allianc...

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The SMART Center recently hosted Katie Cohen, PhD candidate @feinberg.northwestern.edu! Funded by an NIMH F31, Katie's research focuses on youth #mentalhealth access via digital Single Session Interventions in #schools. Congrats on a successful dissertation defense! Next up: a postdoc @UMD's NCSMH!👏

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Post Part 1: Huge shoutout to our SMART Center interns!   Last week, they knocked it out of the park, presenting their capstone posters at the University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium. Since the fall, these amazing students have been embedded in our teams, diving deep into...

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Post Part 2: …real-world projects, research & evaluation. So proud of their growth & vital contributions to our community!👏 Join us in celebrating the next generation of leaders: - Chloe Chang & Brigid Plunkett (ASPIRE) - Caitlyn Dungan & Victoria Pavlovska (DREAMI) - Grace Jung (TAC)

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Our University of Washington USABILITY study is looking for K–6 teachers & 4th–6th students to test social-emotional learning (SEL) programs via Zoom. ⏱️ ~2h (virtual) 💰 Teachers: up to $250 💳 Students: $200 🔗 Teachers: bit.ly/usabilityteacher 🔗 Students: bit.ly/usabilitystudent 📧 usability@uw.edu

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

WA Clinicians! Join our partners @seattlechildrens.org FAST Program for a FREE workshop on #youth post-traumatic stress. 📅 May 14 | 3–6 PM CDT ✅ 5 NASW CEs available ✅ Evidence-based strategies Register (spots are limited): bit.ly/SeattleChild... #MentalHealth #WA #SocialWork #TraumaInformed

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FAST-Trauma Live Training 2026

Welcome to the live, interactive training for FAST-Trauma! We will practice implementing and troubleshooting skills.

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

To our classroom heroes: As #TeacherAppreciationWeek wraps up, thank you for the heart and soul you pour into your students every day. We hope you felt all the love this week. 🍎📚 You create safe spaces, prioritize well-being, and inspire the future. The world is better because of you! 💛✨

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

#Schoolnurses play a critical role in supporting the health, wellness, attendance, and academic success of students nationwide. ❤️‍🩹🎒🏥 Join us in honoring their care, expertise, and dedication this National School Nurse Day! #SND2026 - www.schoolnurseday.org

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Join us for our upcoming webinar series!🏫 ❤️‍🩹🧠 We’re taking a deep dive into universal mental health screening in schools starting THIS Thursday, May 7. Gain the protocols & strategies needed to support your students. Register via the QR code on the flyer below!⬇️ #SchoolMentalHealth #PD #Education

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is almost here!🧠 We're joining Mental Health America to celebrate #MoreGoodDaysTogether, connecting young people to the right support so every student can thrive. 💚Wear green this May! 🗓️Webinar May 20→ bit.ly/MHA-VirtualW... 📚Resources→ mhanational.org/2026-mental-...

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

New research confirms school-based clinicians show higher adherence & competence w/evidence-based protocols than clinic providers, in sessions half as long (26min vs. 50 min). Less stigma. Better access. Higher quality care. The case for #schoolmentalhealth - bit.ly/4cw923j keeps getting stronger!💛

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An Examination of Evidence-Based Practice Processes Across Service Settings: How Do Schools and Clinics Compare?

Much of the U.S. research on evidence-based practices (EBPs) for youth mental health care occurs in outpatient mental health clinics, but more actual youth mental health care takes place in schools...

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This has been a big year for youth behavioral health in #Washington. New partnerships. Legislative wins. Research in motion. & we've been in the middle of it all, & we're just getting started. Our Spring Newsletter tells the story so far.☀️🗞️🌸 See for yourself 👉 conta.cc/4vqjbpO #SchoolMentalHealth

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

📣New Episode Alert! How do we rethink #schoolmentalhealth support? ⏯️In our latest SMART Talk, co-director Dr. Eric Bruns breaks down WA State's BH-SAP & the role of paraprofessionals in expanding services. 📄 bit.ly/4blhDEi 📩Contact Erin Wick, AESD BH-SAP State Lead ewick@esd113.org | 360.464.6849

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SMART Talk | Ep. 3: BH-SAP: Leveraging Non-Traditional MH Providers to Address Workforce Shortages

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Shoutout to #Pasco School District!👏 Over the past few months, our Training Team led PSD staff in Days 2 & 3 of our training series. Teams are mastering universal screening to ensure every student is seen and supported from the start. Way to go, Cohort 3! #schoolmentalhealth #K12

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Huge congrats to Elizabeth McCauley, PhD, for her career profile in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology!🏆 A true powerhouse at the UW SMART Center, Elizabeth's work in clinical innovation and mentorship continues to inspire us all. So well-deserved! Read the full profile below👇

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Leaders in the History of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Past Presidents Series: Elizabeth McCauley (2007)

Published in Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology (Ahead of Print, 2026)

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The premiere of @innovations-uconn.bsky.social Unwrapping Wraparound podcast is here!🎙️🎧 And our Co-Director @ericjbruns.bsky.social joins the first discussion! Highlighting the evolution of Intensive Care Coordination, from federal guidance to system reform. An essential listen, ▶️Tune in below!

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

New Resource Alert: The School Mental Health Collaborative (@ USF) 2026 Implementation Guide for #SEB screening is here! It cites our Center’s Landscape Analysis to help districts tackle real-world #MTSS barriers. 📥Guide: smhcollaborative.org/universalscr... Our Report: tinyurl.com/uw-smart-rep...

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Best Practices in Universal Screening for Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Outcomes: An Implementation Guide – School Mental Health Collaborative

Best Practices in Universal Screening for Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Outcomes: An Implementation Guide This guide summarizes the current state of research and practice related to universal scr...

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Tomorrow is the deadline for session 1!🚨 Join us on Feb. 25th | 9am-12pm PDT for "Asking is Caring," a deep-dive into Suicide Prevention & Intervention for ESAs. ✅ Meets WA PESB requirements ✅ Clock hours available ✅ Workbook, templates & policy resources include 🔗Register: bit.ly/WSW-2026-Ski...

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Loud & Proud! 🗣️👏🎉💙💚 Our Center sends a massive congrats to @seahawksofficial.com on their #SuperBowl win! 🏆 Student success takes resilience, teamwork, & grit. You’ve shown the 12s & the world what it means to "Win Forever" through hard work & heart. #Believe #GoHawks #12s 🌊🦅

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

It’s National School Counseling Week! And we’re celebrating how School Counselors Amplify Student Success. Student success is a team effort. We’re proud to support the counselors who are the heart of our schools, connecting teachers and admins to help every student thrive. Thank you for all you do!💛

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

The WSW Skills Institute is back for 2026! 🙌 Join our 3-part virtual series on Tiered Solutions for #SchoolMentalHealth. Designed for ESAs, we bridge the gap with practical and MTSS-aligned tools. 🗓 Feb 25: AIC Suicide Prevention 🎓Credits: WA Clock Hours provided 🔗Register: bit.ly/WSW-2026-Ski...

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Happy New Year!🥳 Our Winter Newsletter is LIVE. Get the scoop on: ⏰TRIP Study enrollment (Deadline: Jan 16!) 🎓Spring Trainings: WSW Skills Institute & FAST Workshops ⏯️ NEW: "SMART Talks" video series, research. practice. simplified. Read more and sign up before deadlines pass: conta.cc/4skBTh5

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Proud of SMARTies Haleigh Randall & Dr. Jon Olsen representing our Wraparound Evaluation & Research Team (WERT) @ Science D&I conference! Their "SMART Wrap" tool uses text-based check-ins for real-time, heart-centered family support. 📲💛 To top it off, they won Best Poster for Behavioral Health!🏆👏

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Our team is back from the 18th Annual Science of D&I Conference in WA, D.C.! Highlights: Dr. Aaron Lyon- Redesigning clinical tools for usability. Jon Olson & Mahima J.- Streamlining BASIS training (3hrs ➡️ 1hr). Making science work for communities! #uwalacrity @nih.gov @academyhealth.bsky.social

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UW Psychiatry @uw-psychiatry.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Congratulations to our chair, Jürgen Unützer, for being named Doctor of the Year at Puget Sound Business Journal's Health Care Leadership Awards! He is among 14 leaders recognized for being at the forefront of innovative solutions to some of the regions most pressing health care challenges.

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

📈Why the rise in #ADHD diagnoses? Our SMARTie, core faculty, Dr. Margaret Sibley @uw-psychiatry.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social, along w/ leading researchers from around the world, breaks it down in this essential article (Scientific American/Nature). A must-read for educators & clinicians.🤓👇

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Why Are ADHD Rates On the Rise?

More than 1 in 10 children in the U.S. have ADHD, fueling debate over the condition and how to treat it

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

What an incredible week for our faculty & staff at the University of Maryland NCSMH’s 2025 Advancing #SchoolMentalHealth Conference! We were proud to present our latest work, connect w/ partners, & contribute to the national conversation on school mental health and "building resilient futures."

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

FREE, state-funded online training! Boost your evidence-based youth #mentalhealth skills in just 2 hours/per session. Topics include: Dec 8: Trauma Dec 9: Early Childhood Dec 15: Depression Jan 12: Anxiety & more in the new year! Register: bit.ly/FAST-Trainin... @seattlechildrens.org

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Feeling extra thankful this holiday! The UW SMART Center is grateful for our colleagues, partners, funders, and the schools we serve. Your commitment makes #schoolmentalhealth a reality. Thank you for making a difference! Wishing everyone a peaceful holiday weekend.🍂🍁

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Short on time for the full research paper?📑 Introducing SMART Talks, research delivered directly by the experts. Our first episode reveals a major insight: The #1 student #mentalhealth stressor is HOMEWORK, not social media.👀 Research. Practice. Simplified. ⏯️👇Watch below to learn more!

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SMART Talk: Self-Reported Problems of Adolescents Seeking School Mental Health Services

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

HUGE news for UW Psychiatry & Beh. Sci. & the SMART Cntr!🎉 Congrats to our Director Dr. Aaron Lyon for making the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list! His papers are significantly influencing the scientific community globally. Well-deserved recognition for high-impact, influential research!

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Clarivate announces 2025 list of highly cited researchers - UW Medicine | Newsroom

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Level up your skills in evidence-based youth #mentalhealth treatment! Get FREE, state-funded, 2-hour online FAST trainings on anxiety, depression, trauma, & more. Register bit.ly/FAST-Trainin... for: Trauma: Dec 8 Early Childhood: Dec 9 Depression: Dec 15 Anxiety: Jan 12 @seattlechildrens.org

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SMART Center @smartctr.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Need free, evidence-based tools for integrated #schoolmentalhealth? 🛠️ Our SMART Center ORTAL library is your resource hub. Find Universal SEBMH Screening guides, Classroom Practices (like Box Breathing), and MTSS/ISF frameworks. Strengthen your systems today, visit: smartcenter.uw.edu/smart-ortal/

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SMART ORTAL – School Mental Health Assessment, Research, & Training Center

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