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

December 15, 2015

News from Pathways RTC

Spanish facilitator guide [enable images to see]

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Spanish Translations Now Available: Meeting Tip Sheets

Two of Pathways RTC's most popular tip sheets are now available in Spanish. These tip sheets for team meetings are designed to promote meaningful youth engagement. Together, they provide strategies and suggestions for both young people and facilitators.

Download the Spanish Faciliator Guide »

Download the Spanish Youth Guide »

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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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This webinar is made possible through Pathways RTC's partnership with the National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth and Family Mental Health (NTTAC), operated by the National Technical Assistance Network for Children's Behavioral Health (TA Network), funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services, Child, Adolescent and Family Branch.

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Stuff We Like

Issue Brief: Reducing Recidivism for Young Adults

The Council of State Governments Justice Center recently produced a brief identifying the distinct needs of young adults in the justice system. It summaries the limited research available on what works to address these needs, and provides recommendations for supporting better outcomes among these youth.

Read the issue brief »

Prevention and Early Intervention as Reforms

The government of Australia announced structural reforms to its mental health sector that stress the importance of prevention and early intervention. This article reflects on this announcement and the potential for applying the evidence-based early psychosis intervention model to youth mental health.

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Opportunities

Two-Part Webinar Series: State of the Science & Practice for Supported Education

Date/Time for PART 1: Thursday, January 7, 2016, 9am – 10am PST / 12pm – 1pm EST

This State of the Science webinar will discuss the importance of and the evidence behind supported education for young adults with mental health conditions. Register for Part 1, State of the Science »

Date/Time for PART 2: Thursday, January 26, 2016, 9am – 10am PST / 12pm – 1pm EST

This State of the Practice webinar will address the education support needs of young adults and the practices to best meet these needs. Register for Part 2, State of the Practice »

29th Annual Research and Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Behavioral Health

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

The Research and Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent and Young 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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