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

April 6, 2016

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News from Pathways RTC

Sign Up to Receive New Focal Point on Early Psychosis Interventions

Early psychosis intervention is showing that much of the trauma and disability of psychosis can be prevented. Early psychosis intervention services are rapidly becoming available, proving that we have every reason for hope. Join the mailing list by Friday, April 8 to receive this issue, which will ship later this month to our subscribers free of charge.

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Upcoming Webinar: "Author Panel Discussion: Focal Point 2016 (Early Psychosis Interventions)"

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 26, 10am PDT / 1pm EDT

Join our discussion with this year’s Focal Point authors and editors, who will share additional insights about their contributions to Focal Point 2016. Among them will be Tamara Sale and Ryan Melton of Pathways' EASA Connections, as well as young adults from EASA’s Young Adult Leadership Council. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions directly to the panel.

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Stuff We Like

Latest on YouTube: A Poem Performance by EASA

Tamara Sale (EASA Connections) and Nicholas Buekea and Michael Haines (EASA Young Adult Leadership Council [YALC]) presented an interactive poem during a plenary session of the 29th Annual Research & Policy Conference last month. This is an inspiring piece written by an EASA member that encourages all of us to participate in a "revolution of hope."

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New Film on the Experience of Psychosis

The Young Adult Leadership Council (YALC) of Oregon's Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) has released their first film project, "In Our Own Words, Sounds and Visions: EASA Young Adult Leadership Council." This powerful film provides insight into the experience of psychosis through the stories, visual art and music of YALC members.

Watch the film »

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Opportunities

Free Online Training and CE Credits for Service Providers

The Pathways Transition Training Partnership invites service providers to participate in Promoting Positive Pathways to Adulthood, a series of ten free hour-long online training modules to increase skills to work effectively with young people with mental health conditions. Learn more »

Youth M.O.V.E. National is Hiring!

Youth M.O.V.E. National seeks a Director of Member Services. Innovative, energetic, and self-motivated candidates will value the voices of youth who have lived experiences and be willing to serve in a leadership and project management role. This position will amplify youth voices across the country through the use of multimedia, and in-person and national events to inspire the next generation of leaders. Read the full description and apply by April 15th »

Direct Connect National Learning Community for Young Leaders

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 27, 10:30am PDT / 1:30pm EDT

This is a virtual forum for youth and young adults to: develop professional skill sets via virtual training opportunities; connect as a community to share and gather new resources; and unite with other youth advocates and professional peers from across the country. Register »

NAMI National Convention

Date/Location: July 6–9, 2016, Denver, CO

This year’s theme is "Act. Advocate. Achieve." Toward that end, the convention educates, encourages and empowers a diverse community of advocates and activists who are passionate about building better lives for people affected by mental illness. Register »

This activity is supported by a grant funded by both the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, 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). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The content does not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

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