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

May 05, 2015

News from Pathways RTC

New Focal Point on Trauma-Informed Care

Understanding the pervasiveness of trauma and the harm it causes presents new opportunities for those who work with and care for youth and young adults. Focal Point 2015 is dedicated to Trauma-Informed Care – from neurobiology to public policy – and it is available to read online today.

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Webinar: Addressing Homelessness Among Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

Date/Time: Tuesday June 2, 2015, 10am - 11am PST / 1pm - 2pm EST

Jennifer Blakeslee, PhD will present a social network support perspective on the growing problem of homelessness for youth aging out of foster care. Dr. Blakeslee will also discuss possible future policy changes and make intervention recommendations to bolster the informal social support networks of foster youth.

Learn more and register »

Stuff We Like

Building Mental Wellness Before College

This spring, millions of high school seniors will face the prospect of heading off to college in the fall. This article recommends preparing teens for independence in the months leading up to their departure. It gives some concrete things for supportive adults for focus on, especially with youth who have ongoing mental health challenges.
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Study: Prevention Works for College Students

A systematic review of prevention programs involving over 10,000 college-aged students shows positive outcomes for mental health. Programs helped all students – not just ones experiencing mental health challenges – to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Other results showed enhancement of protective factors.
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Opportunities

TODAY! NIMH Google+ Hangout on First-Episode Psychosis

Join the National Institute of Mental Health today at 2pm EST and learn about the signs and treatments for first-episode psychosis. This hangout will be recorded and archived in case you can’t watch it live. Join the Hangout »

The TILT Challenge

The TILT Challenge invites youth ages 13-22 to submit media, video, and creative storytelling about personal experiences of living with disability. Deadline for submission is May 15, 2015. Share Your Experiences »

Juvenile Justice Youth Summit

Registration is open for the July 2015 "The Time is Now: Creating Change with Young Emerging Leaders" Summit in Washington, D.C. Register »

Graduate Certificate in Career Planning and Placement for Youth in Transition

The University of Maryland, College of Education is offering a graduate certificate designed to increase expertise in assisting youth with disabilities to pursue career opportunities. Registration deadline is July 1, 2015. 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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