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3D: Delaware Data Discourse. Behavioral Health Data Highlights from the 2021 Delaware Epidemiological Profile, April 26th, 2022.
Sharon Merriman-Nai and Rachel Ryding featured select findings from the
2021 "Epi Profile," an annual compilation of data on behavioral health and related indicators. The profile is a useful tool for monitoring trends related to substance use, mental health and wellness, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and protective factors, as well as disproportionate risk experienced by various groups of Delawareans. The report is also valuable for proposal development, program planning, and evaluation.
A recording of this presentation is available online.
Links for Resources Highlighted During the 3D Webinar on April 26th, 2022
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The Delaware State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) Winter Meeting, January 26th, 2022. SEOW facilitators at the Center for Drug and Health Studies convened the first 2022 semi-annual network meeting virtually. The theme of the meeting focused on violence prevalence and prevention efforts.
SEOW facilitators shared national, state, and local data on the topic. M.J. Scales provided an overview of national violence data including cause of death statistics and sexual violence prevalence. Jim Highberger then highlighted statewide data from the Delaware School Survey (DSS) relevant to youth and their exposure to violence. The discussion concluded with an overview of wellness indicators using the Cantril ladders, data also collected on the DSS. Darryl Chambers, a member of the SEOW facilitator team who is also a community leader in violence prevention, presented
An Examination of Wilmington Shooting Data. He shared data on shooting incidents in Wilmington using the lens of structural inequities, identifying hot spot zones throughout the city. A mapping of shooting incidents revealed that the highest concentrations were associated geographically with areas of high needs in housing, employment, and other social determinants of health. Several prevention and harm reduction models were described along with the new Community Violence Prevention Initiative.
The meeting also included a welcome and introductions of new members, updates from participants, and a recognition of the Latin American Community Center as our latest Data Champion. New SEOW products were highlighted including the Delaware Youth and Violence infographic as well as the 2021 Delaware Epidemiological Profile. A recording of the meeting is available
online.
Links for Resources Highlighted during the SEOW January 2022 Meeting.
Delaware SEOW January 26th, 2022 Meeting Minutes
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3D Delaware Data Discourse: A Discussion on Youth Mental Health,December 2nd, 2021. The SEOW recently convened a panel of experts throughout the state to discuss mental health among Delaware youth. Facilitated by Meisje Scales and Dana Holz of the SEOW, the conversation highlighted trends that have been observed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Featured guests included Barbara Messick (Executive Director of Champions for Children's Mental Health), Sonia Songui (Licensed Professional Counselor, Capital School District), and Christina Cammarata (Psychologist, Nemours Children's Health).
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UMatter2DE: Data Presentation, November 16th, 2021. Meisje Scales and Rachel Ryding of the State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) facilitator team presented on mental health and suicide data at the UMatter2DE Conference held on the campus of Delaware State University. The conference is an annual initiative of the Higher Education Subcommittee of the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition and focuses on behavioral health needs of college age students. The
presentation highlighted trends on suicidal behavior and mental health needs including early observations since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Delaware State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) Summer Meeting, July 29th, 2021. SEOW facilitators at the Centers for Drug and Health Studies virtually convened the second 2021 semi-annual network meeting. Guest speakers included: Khaleel Hussaini (Maternal and Child Health Epidemiologist from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Assignee to the Delaware Division of Public Health) and Cheryl Ackerman (Scientist, Center for Drug and Health Studies). Dr. Hussaini presented
Adverse Childhood Experiences in Delaware, 2019, which included an overview of the public health and lifelong implications of ACEs and featured newly available data among adults from the 2019 Delaware Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Dr. Ackerman and Rachael Schilling (graduate research assistant) provided an update on the
Rape Prevention and Education - Building Evaluation Capacity Project. This is a special initiative of the RPE program that establishes an evaluation framework based on the CDC’s socio-ecological model addressing shared risk and protective factors. The presenters reported the findings of the pilot phase of data collection for the project which was conducted during the past year.
The SEOW meeting also included a welcome to new network members, a review of recently developed SEOW products and articles appearing in the Delaware Journal of Public Health, and recognition of the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems as Data Champions.
A recording of the meeting is available online.
Links for Resources Highlighted during the SEOW July 2021 Meeting.
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3D Delaware Data Discourse: SEOW What? Finding and Using Data to Support Behavioral Health Programs in Delaware, June 29th, 2021. Sharon Merriman-Nai, Rachel Ryding, and Dana Holz of the State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) facilitator team discussed the mission of the SEOW and the services and resources it can provide. The team also highlighted relevant national and Delaware-specific data sources to support needs assessments, grant applications, program planning, and evaluation of behavioral health initiatives. The presentation also included an online demonstration of two comprehensive resources: KIDS COUNT in Delaware, and the Division of Public Health's My Healthy Community data portal.
A recording of the webinar is available online.
Links for Resources Highlighted During the 3D Webinar on June 29th, 2021
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The Delaware State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) Winter Meeting, January 28th, 2021. SEOW facilitators at the Centers for Drug and Health Studies virtually convened the first 2021 semi-annual network meeting. Guest speakers included: Khaleel Hussaini (Maternal Child and Health Epidemiologist, Delaware Division of Public Health) and Nuno Martins (BHA I, Research and Evaluation, Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health). Dr. Hussaini discussed the most recently available Delaware data on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) from
the National Survey of Children’s Health (2016-2019). Dr. Martins provided an overview of a new DSAHM initiative,
Mapping Naloxone Distribution in Delaware, which will use GIS technology to optimize distribution and access of naloxone.
SEOW facilitator team presentations included: Laura Rapp highlighted SEOW goals and accomplishments from the annual report, and recognized two network members as Data Champions, Gloria James and William Lynch; Dana Holz and Rachel Ryding presented The National Behavioral Health Landscape – Latest Trends and Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic; MJ Scales previewed data and resources from an upcoming SEOW report, Protective Factors, Positive Childhood Experiences, and Resilience; and Sharon Merriman-Nai reviewed the findings of the 2020 SEOW Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey.
A recording of the meeting is available online. (Individual presentations are time-stamped in the recording description.)
Links for Resources Highlighted during SEOW January 2021 Meeting
Presentation series to the Sussex County Health Coalition. The State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) facilitators shared information on the mission of the SEOW and the products and support it provides to stakeholders, including community members and organizations. The following presentations highlighted data relevant to various aspects of health:
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3D: Delaware DataDiscourse. Behavioral Health Data Highlights from the 2020 Delaware Epidemiological Profile, December 17th, 2020. Sharon Merriman-Nai and Rachel Ryding featured select findings from the
2020 “Epi,” an annual compilation of data on behavioral health and related indicators. The profile is a useful tool for monitoring trends related to substance use, mental health, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and protective factors, as well as disproportionate risk experienced by various groups of Delawareans. The report is also valuable for proposal development, program planning, and evaluation.
A recording of this webinar is available online.
Presentation and Panel Discussion. KIDS COUNT in
Delaware Timeline Tuesday Data Snapshot: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Sharon Merriman-Nai presented a data overview regarding the rate of childhood adversities experienced in Delaware as part of a KIDS COUNT discussion series sponsored by Highmark Delaware. Community Perspective Panelists included Annie Slease (NAMI Delaware), LaWanda Burgoyne (Capital School District), and Kier Berkel (licensed psychotherapist).
A recording of this webinar is available online.
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The Delaware State Epidemiological Outcomes Work Group (SEOW) Summer 2020 Meeting. On July 28th, 2020 the SEOW facilitators at the Center for Drug and Health Studies convened the second 2020 semi-annual SEOW meeting. The theme was Protective Factors, Positive Child Experiences (PCEs), and Resiliency and included
presentations by SEOW team members: Rochelle Brittingham, who updated the network on the status of school-based surveys during the COVID-19 pandemic; Laura Rapp, who shared the first year of data on the Well-being Index which was included in the Delaware School Survey; and MJ Scales, who discussed PCEs and key data points relevant to Delaware youth. The featured guest speaker was Teri Lawler (Delaware Department of Education Associate for Trauma-Informed Practices and Social and Emotional Learning) who highlighted DDOE school-based initiatives underway in her presentation:
Creating a Statewide Culture of Care: Bridging Hope and Opportunity with Positive Childhood Experiences
A recording of the meeting is available online. (Please note: There is approximately an 11-minute silence in the recording at about the 34-minute mark, when participants briefly met in breakout rooms. The audio resumes at the 45:30 mark.)
Additional meeting materials include:
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Using Data as a Roadmap to Data Driven Decision Making. On July 15, 2020, M. J. Scales and Brandie Pugh facilitated a workshop on data driven decision making that included data resources, tools, and application. This presentation was aligned with the SEOW goal "to train agencies and communities in understanding, using, and presenting data effectively".
- Presentation: Delaware State Epidemiological Outcomes Work Group (SEOW) Winter 2020 Meeting. On January 8th, 2020, the Winter 2020 SEOW meeting was held by The Center for Drug and Health Studies (CDHS). Members of the SEOW team highlighted the latest features of the 2019 state epidemiological profile. Laura Rapp provided a recap of the recent year activity report and shared the Annual SEOW Report Infographic. The 2019 Delaware state epidemiological profile used 25 data sources to evaluate substance use, and it has achieved 8,000 views/usage of data products. The SEOW team will continue to evaluate data needs through collaboration to enhance data products.
- Presentation: Behavioral Health Disparities among People with Disabilities. Eileen Sparling, Dana Holz, and Rachel Ryding of Center for Drug and Health Studies presented highlights of a recently produced SEOW gap report on the behavioral health disparities experienced by persons with disabilities.
- Presentation: The Delaware Rape Prevention and Education Program (RPE): Building Evaluation Capacity. Brandie Pugh and Rachael Schilling reported on a project with the State’s Division of Public Health Office of Women’s Health to develop a data dashboard and series of measures to assess ongoing, statewide progress to reducing risk for sexual violence. The goal is to evaluate impact at the societal and community levels for shared risk and protective factors.
- Presentation: Building a Continuum of Behavioral Health Support in Delaware High Schools. Presented on January, 7, 2020. Laura Rapp shared her research on risks and assets of Delaware youth and how to build a continuum of behavioral health support for high school students.
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Delaware's National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) Data, and My Healthy Community. Presented on June 3, 2019. This discussion at the Spring 2019 SEOW meeting featured Amanda Bundek, an epidemiologist with the Division of Public Health, who highlighted suicide and other data collected through the NVDRS. Ms. Bundek also demonstrated the Division's new My Healthy Community website, an interactive dashboard that allows visitors to search on local, county, and statewide health indicators.
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A Snapshot of Risk Behaviors and Protective Factors among Delaware Youth. Presented to the Delaware State Legislature's Kids Caucus. Sharon Merriman-Nai shared Delaware Youth Risk Behavior Survey data on substance use, mental health, ACES, and students at disproportionate risk for these issues, as well as protective factors. James Highberger demonstrated the latest heat maps produced by the SEOW, which allow for visual, year-to-year comparisons of substance use among Delaware teens.
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A Look at Delaware Data on Youth Risk BehaviorsPresented on January 31st, 2019. This presentation, shared at the 2019 LIFE Conference in Dover, Delaware, illustrated the disparities experienced by youth with disabilities. Data on substance use, mental health, and protective factors from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (YRBS) were featured for both middle and high school students.
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning (LGBQ) Youth in Delaware: Data from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Presented on On January 15th, 2017. Youth Risk Behavior Survey data on the behavioral health risk disparities of Delaware LGBQ youth were shared with the Nemours Pride Association Resource Group.
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Mental Health and Substance Use Data from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Presented to the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition on August 20, 2018. Project SAFETY team members Sharon Merriman-Nai (Center for Drug and Health Studies) and Chris Love (Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families) reported on the national and Delaware rates of depression and suicide among youth. The Delaware data highlights depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors reported by high school respondents to the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The presentation also considers the association between substance use and mental health concerns, and the increased risk of mental health concerns among students who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). National and Delaware comparisons are included.
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Trauma Informed - Why Does it Matter? Presented on August 7th, 2018. Members of Trauma Matters Delaware (Nancy McGee, Sexual Assault Network of Delaware; Sharon Merriman-Nai, Center for Drug and Health Studies at the University of Delaware; Marilyn Siebold, Wilmington University; Aileen Fink, Delaware Department of Correction) provided an overview of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, the components of trauma informed care (TIC), and how to implement elements of TIC in one's environment. The data presentation highlights the prevalence of ACEs among Delawareans, drawing upon the Delaware Household Health Survey (2015), the National Survey of Children's Health (2016), the Delaware Youth Risk Behavior Survey (2017), and data collected on substance exposed infants (SEI) by the Delaware Office of the Child Advocate for the past several years.
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Disability, Substance Use and Mental Health of Delaware High School Students.Presented at the the Delaware School Survey Advisory Meeting on June 22, 2018. James Highberger
from Center for Drug and Health Studies highlights the findings on mental health and substance use among Students with Disabilities from 2017 Delaware Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).
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Horton Presentation.pdf. Presented at the the SEOW meeting on November 16, 2017. Dr. Terry Horton, Chief of the Division of Addiction Medicine, Medical Director of Project Engage, and Value Institute Scholar at Christiana Care Health Services, discusses ongoing strategies to address substance use among hospitalized patients.
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DE_SEOW webinar_FINAL FOR PRESENTATION.pdf. Presented at the the SEOW webinar "SEOW What? The Role of Delaware's SEOW in Supporting Community-level Prevention Planning" on June 14, 2017. Key objectives include: 1. discussing the purpose of the Delaware State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW); 2. describing resources the SEOW can provide to support community level substance use and misuse prevention efforts; and 3. identifying available Delaware-specific data sources that can be used to strengthen local prevention planning and evaluation efforts. A link to the recording of the webinar:
https://edc.adobeconnect.com/_a1002235226/pztpf8gdzf8a/?proto=true
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KIDS COUNT in Delaware: Highlights of the 2017 Fact Book. Presented at the SEOW meeting on June 5, 2017, this is an overview of the major indicators relating to the wellbeing of Delaware children, youth, and their families, including information on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), other risk factors, and risk behaviors.
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Nemours Highlights of Dissemination Strategies and Children's Health Survey. Presented at the SEOW meeting on June 5, 2017, this provided information on lessons learned regarding effective strategies for sharing data.
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The Dangers of Youth Gambling. Presented at the SEOW meeting on June 5, 2017, this highlights the association between youth gambling and substance use in Delaware.
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Data in Action: What's New in the 2017 Delaware State Epidemiological Report. At the June 5, 2017 meeting, members of the SEOW facilitator's team highlighted the latest features of the
2017 state epidemiological profile.
- Presentation for the State of Delaware Legislature Kids Caucus May 16, 2017: For Better or For Worse: Delaware Youth Data on Adverse and Protective Childhood Experiences and their Association with Substance Use, Mental Health, and Sexual Risk Behaviors:Kids Caucus May 16 2017-CDHS ACES and Protective Data.pptx
- Presentation at the December SEOW Meeting on the Delaware Household Health Survey findings on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Behavioral Health: UPDATED 5_17_17-Adverse Childhood Experiences and Behavioral Health_SEOW Presentation_12 2016.pdf
- Presentation at the December 2016 SEOW Meeting of data from the YRBS on Trauma and Substance Use among Delaware Youth:Trauma and Substance Use among Delaware Youth_SEOW Presentation_ 12 16 2016.pptx
- Presentation for the SPF Prevention Summit on Youth at Disproportionate Risk for Substance Use:
CDHS_SPF Prevention Summit 9 27 2016.pptx
- Presentation: Center for Drug and Health Studies Spring 2016 Symposium:
Psychosocial Challenges Experienced by Delaware LGBQ Youth: Data from the 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey
- Presentation: Center for Drug and Health Studies Fall 2015 Symposium:
Assessing Delaware Physicians' Perspectives and Knowledge of Medical Marjiuana.pptx
- Presentation on the current state of substance abuse prevention in Delaware.
Substance Abuse Prevention in Delaware_June 2015.pptx
- Presentation on the average makeup of a child's classroom environment, including enrollment, substance use, personal safety, depression, exercise, nutrition, and sexual behavior. 2015 Sophia slides.pdf