TeleBehavioral Health 2026: Firearms, Culture and Suicide Care over Telehealth
Overview:
The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms, reflecting a deep cultural history of firearms ownership and use. Tragically, unsafe use of firearms in suicidal behavior accounts for over half of suicides in the U.S. To address this risk, this session reviews cultural aspects of firearms ownership and use that may be used by clinicians to promote culturally aligned, dignifying and respectful discussions with patients about firearms and suicide risk.
Jeffery Sung, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Biography:
Jeffrey Sung is a board-certified psychiatrist and clinical assistant professor in the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. He has developed and delivered trainings on suicide prevention, suicide care, and responding to patient suicide locally and nationally for a broad range of health professionals, lay audiences and…
Event interval: Accessibility Contact: jerchris@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Registration:
https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Clj1hPioSTKQEnDH2uUJvw.
TeleBehavioral Health 2026: Digital Health and AI in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Overview:
This talk examines the growing landscape of digital health and artificial intelligence tools available for the treatment of substance use disorders, with a focus on the clinical evidence supporting their use. Attendees will explore the efficacy data behind key tool categories — including FDA-authorized digital therapeutics, telehealth-based medication treatment, AI-driven relapse prediction, and mHealth applications. The session concludes with practical guidance on integrating these tools into clinical practice, with attention to patient selection, workflow considerations, and equity implications.
Mark Duncan, MD, Biography:
Mark Duncan, MD, is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington. He has pursued a career at the intersection of mental health and primary care, training in both family medicine and addiction psychiatry. He practices at the outpatient psychiatry clinic, the pain clinic, and the Northgate Primary Care clinic. He provides virtual consultation through the UW…
Event interval: Accessibility Contact: jerchris@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, July 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Registration:
https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fCx9IzCVSwicp_cW6YriPQ.
TeleBehavioral Health 2026: Supporting School Behavioral Health Through Telehealth
Overview:
Telehealth has emerged as a practical and scalable strategy for expanding access to behavioral health services in schools, particularly in rural, frontier, and underserved communities. This session will explore evidence-based models for school-based telebehavioral health, implementation considerations, and lessons learned from statewide initiatives designed to increase access, workforce capacity, and student support.
Presenter: Aaron J. Fischer, PhD, BCBA-D, LP, LBA
Professor of School Psychology | Department of Educational Psychology
Adjunct Professor of Child Psychiatry | Department of Psychiatry
Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics | Department of Pediatrics
University of Utah
Biography:
Dr. Aaron J. Fischer is an Associate Professor of School Psychology at Utah State University and adjunct professor in educational psychology, pediatrics, and psychiatry at University of Utah. He is a licensed psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with more than 20 years of experience supporting schools,…
Event interval: Accessibility Contact: jerchris@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Registration:
https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RaFgo5UhTu6LH8tRlPT-3Q.