Congratulations to CAPES faculty member Dr. Emmanuel Agu on being named a 2026 Boston Business Journal Innovator in Healthcare (Research).

His work uses AI and smartphone sensing to help detect and monitor depression and suicide risk.

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#SuicidePrevention #CAPES #UMassChan #MentalHealth #CrisisCare

Effective suicide prevention is structured, collaborative, and intentional.

Join us on March 3, 2026 (12–3 PM EDT) for a virtual workshop on the Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) with Dr. Rachel Davis-Martin (UMass Chan Medical School).

Register: web.cvent.com/event/a30470...

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Digital suicide prevention tools only work when implemented ethically and transparently. Before introducing any tool, be ready to answer these questions.

Read the full guidance:
hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038...

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What not to do when using digital tools in suicide prevention care.

Our latest CAPES tip sheet outlines key “Don’ts” — from failing to explain a tool to labeling patients as non-compliant for declining it.

Transparency and choice matter.

Read more: hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038...

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📲 How can digital health tools be incorporated into suicide prevention in ways that center transparency, trust, and autonomy?

Our latest CAPES tip sheet outlines key “Dos” for researchers & developers.

Read more: hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038...

⏰ Happening tomorrow!

Join CAPES for a virtual webinar on implementing suicide prevention across healthcare settings using the ECHO Model, with insights from AFSP and AAP.

🗓 Feb 18 | ⏰ 2–3 PM ET | 💻 Zoom
🔗 Register: arcsapps.umassmed.edu/redcap/surve...

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Meet the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board

Today, we’re highlighting DeQuincy Meiffren-Lezine, PhD (he/him), a member of the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board.

🔗 Learn more about the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board:
www.umassmed.edu/capes/about/...

Meet the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board!

Today, we’re highlighting Jennifer Glynn (she/her), a member of the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board.

🔗 Learn more about the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board:
www.umassmed.edu/capes/about/...

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📣 1 week away!

Join CAPES for a virtual webinar on implementing suicide prevention across healthcare settings using the ECHO Model, with lessons from AFSP and AAP.

🗓 Feb 18 | ⏰ 2–3 PM ET | 💻 Zoom
🔗 Register: arcsapps.umassmed.edu/redcap/surve...

Meet the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board!

Today, we’re highlighting Leah Harris, M.A. (they/she), a member of the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board.

🔗 Learn more about the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board:
www.umassmed.edu/capes/about/...

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📣 Just 2 weeks away!
Join CAPES for a virtual webinar on Suicide Prevention Implementation Across Diverse Healthcare Settings Using the ECHO Model, featuring lessons from @afspnational & @AmerAcadPeds.

🗓 Feb 18 | 2–3 PM ET | Zoom
🔗 Register: arcsapps.umassmed.edu/redcap/surve...

CAPES Q1 2026 Newsletter is out!
Read the latest updates on new events, leadership transitions, and research highlights.

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Meet the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board!

Today, we’re highlighting Erin Goodman (she/her), a member of the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board.

🔗 Learn more about the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board:
www.umassmed.edu/capes/about/...

Meet the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board

Today, we’re highlighting T’Leah Summers (she/her), a member of the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board.

🔗 Learn more about the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board:
www.umassmed.edu/capes/about/...

Meet the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board

Today, we’re highlighting Rick Strait (he/him), co-facilitator of the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board.

🔗 Learn more about the CAPES Lived Experience Advisory Board:
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Project ECHO Event Registration The module mentioned in the error below is preventing REDCap from working properly. It is recommended to disable this module until it can be updated to avoid this error:

🗓 February 18, 2026
⏰ 2–3 PM ET
💻 Virtual (Zoom)

🔗 Register here:
arcsapps.umassmed.edu/redcap/surve...

🎤 Presenters:
• Corbin J. Standley, PhD (AFSP)
• Kristen Kaseeska, MPH (AAP)
• Jessica Leffelman, BS (AAP)

Open to all—please join us!

📣 Just 3 weeks away!

CAPES Event Alert! Hosted by the Dissemination & Community Engagement and Education & Scientific Development Units

Suicide Prevention Implementation Across Diverse Healthcare Settings Using the ECHO Model
Lessons from the AFSP and AAP

On today's CAPES Meet the Faculty, we introduce Dr. Rosemarie Martin!

Learn more about Dr. Martin: profiles.umassmed.edu/display/5335...

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On today's CAPES Meet the Faculty, we introduce Dr. Anthony Pisani!

Learn more about Dr. Pisani: www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/11235...

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🆕 New CAPES tip sheet: Guidance for Researchers & Developers of Suicide Prevention Technology Tools.

Clear dos & don’ts grounded in transparency, choice, and patient autonomy—shaped by lived experience and research.

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On today's CAPES Meet the Faculty, we introduce Dr. Sharina Person!

Learn more about Dr. Person: profiles.umassmed.edu/display/130431

#MeetTheFaculty #Biostatistics #ClinicalResearch #PopulationHealth #ResearchLeadership #Mentorship #CAPES #UMassChan

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