Pathways RTC's newsletter featuring the latest news and research on youth and young adult mental health

May 19, 2015

News from Pathways RTC

"Keep Your Head in the Game": Workshop

A new workshop for youth in transition has been developed through a partnership between Better Futures (a Pathways RTC project) and FosterClub. This workshop is focused on the challenges youth transitioning from foster care may face while pursuing their goals around higher education. It provides resources and tools for young people and adult supporters to proactively pursue higher education while maintaining mental health and wellness.

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Head in the Game workshop [enable images to see]

JBHSR author's manuscript title page [enable images to see]

A Theory of Change for Positive Developmental Approaches: Article

Recently published in the Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, this article presents a model of how positive developmental approaches are effective in programs and interventions for emerging adults who have serious mental health conditions. The model considers a holistic connection of contributing factors – from intervention and program elements to an emergence of maturity and stability in the young person.

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Stuff We Like

EASA Presents in Washington, DC

On Monday, 5/11, Tamara Sale, Director of the EASA Center for Excellence, spoke at the early psychosis Congressional briefings. The briefings were sponsored and organized by the National Council for Behavioral Health and National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors. Tamara’s talk described the need for early psychosis support and how EASA is responding.

Social Media and Teen Mental Wellness

Project UROK (“You are OK”) is a new non-profit video platform featuring candid videos with comedians, actors and other public figures talking frankly about their mental health and how they came to accept themselves. The project’s goal is to create a sense of community for youth with mental health challenges and assure them that they aren’t alone in their struggles.

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Opportunities

Recruiting Teams for Free Fall Online Training Program

Pathways' PTTP project is recruiting partner organizations to participate in an online staff-training series. Individuals from participating organizations will engage in team-based exercises and discussions of the content, and complete a simple training evaluation. Sign up »

Pathways S/PAC Study Needs Your Help

If you are part of a young adult organization that has successfully worked to change policy, then your organization may be qualified to participate! Our goal is to learn about policy change strategies from you and share that information with others. Please contact us by May 29th. Learn more »

Pathways Webinar on June 2: Addressing Homelessness among Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 10am – 11am PDT

Jennifer Blakeslee, PhD will present a social network support perspective on the growing problem of homelessness for youth aging out of foster care. She will also make intervention recommendations to bolster informal social support networks as well as discuss policy changes. Register »

National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery Webinar: Peers as Crisis Service Providers

Date/Time: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 10am – 11:30am PDT

Peers are playing an increasingly important role in providing crisis services. This webinar will provide examples of the range of crisis services that peers can provide, the benefits of integrating peer specialists, and common pitfalls to avoid. Register »

Funds to support this activity come from the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, United States Department of Education, and the Center for Mental Health Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, United States Department of Health and Human Services (NIDILRR grant 90RT5030). The content does not represent the views or policies of the funding agencies.

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