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.