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

January 19, 2016

News from Pathways RTC

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Early Psychosis Researcher Featured in NYT

Tamara Sale is the director of care for Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) and principal investigator of the EASA Connections Project, a part of Pathways RTC. This project brings together young adults to develop a peer-delivered series of web-based decision support tools for new individuals entering into early psychosis services. She was recently featured in a NYT article around person-centered care for people experiencing psychosis.

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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

Mental Health Emergencies

This blog post advocates for use of mobile crisis teams instead of law enforcement for response to mental health crises, in part because of tragedies in which young people died at the hands of law enforcement while experiencing a mental health crisis. This is important information for everyone to keep in mind when responding to mental health emergencies.

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Mental Health First Aid

The National Council for Behavioral Health is offering training in mental health first aid to assist emergency responders. According to the Council, responders are more likely to encounter behavioral health conditions and crises than physical health emergencies. This article describes the need for Mental Health First Aid and lists some of its core principles.

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Opportunities

National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week: January 25 – 31

This national event promotes events for teens that shatter the myths about drugs and alcohol. The event organizers have assembled a comprehensive online guide that will help you plan, promote, and host an event in your community. Access the guide »

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

PART 1: (Recording)

This State of the Science webinar discussed the importance of and the evidence behind supported education for young adults with mental health conditions. Access the recording of 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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