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

September 8, 2015

News from Pathways RTC

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New Article: Better Futures Model

Better Futures is an experimentally validated model for increasing the higher education participation of youth with mental health conditions in foster care. From now until September 28th, you can read about this model for free online from Children and Youth Services Review. This article highlights components of Better Futures along with theoretical underpinnings and experimental findings.

Access the article before September 28th »

Spanish Translations Available: YES-MH and YPP Scales

An online, introductory packet of the Spanish translations of the Youth Efficacy/Empowerment Scale-Mental Health (YES-MH) and Youth Participation in Planning (YPP) Scale is now available. The packet contains a brief introduction, a summary of the development process and preview versions of each measure. Both Spanish and English versions can be obtained at no charge with permission.

Access the Spanish version »

Access the English version »

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Stuff We Like

Pathways Webinar: Family Support for Transition-Aged Youth

Pathways RTC's September 29th webinar will focus on working successfully with families who have a transition-aged young person (14-29) currently experiencing mental health difficulties. This webinar will feature a young adult perspective, research-based knowledge on family experiences, the influences of culture, and more.

Webinar: Transitioning to Post-Secondary Education and Careers

This webinar will describe important characteristics that distinguish students with mental health conditions from other students with disabilities. It will provide an overview of transition supports and approaches to engaging these students in custom-tailored transition planning processes.

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Opportunities

Webinar on the Peer Support Specialists' Roles

Join NASMHPD on Thursday, September 10th (12PM PDT/3PM EDT) for an overview of the varying roles of peer support specialists. Experts will address developing job descriptions, providing support to peers and future workforce expansion. Register for the webinar »

2015 DCDT Conference

Date/Location: November 5-7, 2015, Portland, OR

This conference provides opportunities to share research and field based expertise in transition assessment, family partnership, postsecondary education, employment, self-determination and more. Register for the conference »

26th Annual National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference

Date/Location: November 20-22, 2015, Washington, DC

This conference brings together family members, young adults, and professionals in a safe, stigma-free setting that celebrates skills and successes. Learn about the latest issues and trends from the perspective of a family-driven and youth-guided approach. Register for the conference »

29th Annual Tampa Conference – Call for Proposals

Date/Location: March 13-16, 2016, Tampa, FL

The Research and Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent and Youth Adult Behavioral Health addresses issues such as health, education and welfare while inviting participants to share new knowledge and identify challenges for the field. Submit your proposal »

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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