What if therapy worked in one visit? Most evidence-based mental health treatments include 8–20 sessions, yet the average number of visits people receive is one. This mismatch has sparked interest in single-session interventions (SSIs)—structured, evidence-based programs designed to deliver meaningful benefit in one encounter.
These sessions will help leaders of behavioral health organizations and systems understand the potential impact of single-session interventions (SSIs) as an efficient, evidence-based approach to increasing access to mental health services and improving clinical outcomes. Each 1-hour session focuses on key issues related to selecting, implementing, and sustaining SSIs, with particular attention to fit within community mental health and public-sector settings.
- Session 1: Foundations of SSIs
- Session 2: Implementation Lessons from the Field
Participants will gain a clear understanding of what SSIs are, where and when they can be most effective, identify implementation challenges, explore methods to encourage real-world use, and reflect on how local context shapes SSI design, delivery, and sustainability.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the current evidence base supporting SSIs, including outcomes and settings.
- Identify common barriers to implementing single-session approaches in community mental health settings.
- Learn practical strategies and implementation tactics that have facilitated successful uptake.
Certificate of Completion Instructions
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Step 3: Generate and download your certificate On the right-hand side of this page, locate the “Certificate” button. Click the “Certificate” button to generate your certificate. Once generated, you may view, download, or save it for your records.
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