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

November 12, 2015

News from Pathways RTC

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Pathways Transition Training: Recruiting Partner Organizations

Want to increase your skills for working with young people with mental health conditions? Like the convenience of free on-line training? Pathways Transition Training Partnership seeks organizations with 8 or more service providers to participate in 10 one-hour online training modules sharing research-based knowledge for strength-based services, increasing family and community support, youth recovery, and youth voice.

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Next Webinar: Early Intervention in Psychosis

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 26th, 2016, 10am – 11am PST / 1pm – 2pm EST

Dr. Ryan Melton and Tamara Sale of Pathways' EASA Connections project will present our quarterly webinar offering, "Implementing Early Psychosis (EP) Intervention in the Real World." This webinar will provide an introduction to EP history, practices and resources while addressing common implementation challenges and effective strategies. Participants will also learn about ongoing opportunities for collaborative learning.

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Stuff We Like

New Research Supports Early Psychosis (EP) Intervention

It is well known that the first symptoms of psychosis often manifest in adolescence or early adulthood. Newly published research suggests that recovery-oriented, coordinated specialty care delivered soon after a first episode can have better health outcomes than other approaches. This study will have far-reaching implications for how schizophrenia is treated in the U.S.

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Policy Guidance for Coverage of EP Interventions

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, along with National Institute of Mental Health and SAMHSA have released a joint informational bulletin. This document contains guidance about coverage for EP interventions using funds from mental health block grants, Medicaid, and other sources.

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Opportunities

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunity

A two-year postdoctoral research fellowship program in psychiatric rehabilitation and vocational recovery from serious mental illnesses will begin April 1st, 2016 at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. Applications are due December 1st, 2015. Learn more »

Webinar: Reconnecting Native Youth to the Circle

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 17, 2015, 11am – 12pm PST / 2pm – 3pm EST

This presentation will provide an opportunity for youth to discuss their cultural connectedness, and the impact it has on their healing and overall wellness. Participants will also discuss strategies of engagement to reconnect tribal youth to the circle. Register for the webinar »

Webinar: Managing Risk and Mental Health for Juvenile Justice-Involved Youth

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 10am – 11am PST / 1pm – 2pm EST

Gina Vincent, PhD, will present an overview of the characteristics of risk assessment instruments and principles. She will also review results from research on the impact of risk management approaches on case management decisions and re-offending. Register for the webinar »

Text, Talk, Act with Youth MOVE on November 20th

Text, Talk, Act uses text messaging to facilitate a face-to-face conversation on mental health. Participants gather in small groups and receive a series of text messages that guides their group through a conversation on mental health. Sign up to participate »

29th Annual Tampa Conference

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. 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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