 |
Pathways RTC's newsletter featuring the latest news and research on youth and young adult mental health
|
|
| August 10, 2021
|
 |
|
|
|
| ![young people standing together [enable images to see]](https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/rtcupdates/photos/2021-08-webinar-culturally-responsive-practice.jpg)
|
Register for the August Consultation: Supporting Culturally Responsive Practice
Date/Time: August 12, 2021, 10am PT / 1pm ET
This final consultation web conference will discuss the implementation of culturally responsive practices in organizations employing young adult peer support specialists.
Register »
|
|
July Consultation Recording: Supporting Decision Making
This consultation covered how to support young people to make healthy, safe decisions that are consistent with their own interests and preferences.
Access the recording »
|
![young person standing at crossroads [enable images to see]](https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/rtcupdates/photos/2021-07-decision-making.jpg)
|
|
| ![Strengths Conversations learning tool screenshot [enable images to see]](https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/rtcupdates/photos/2020-11-amp-strengths-conversations.jpg)
|
Interactive e-learning Tool: Strengths Conversations
Young people report that talking with providers about their strengths can be awkward and uncomfortable; however, when done correctly, a strengths conversation can be a positive and engaging experience. This interactive module provides examples of successful ways to talk with young people about their strengths, as well as examples of some not-so-successful ways.
Take the interactive module »
|
|
Webinar: The How To's of Effective Virtual Engagement With Emerging Adults
Date/Time: August 18, 2021, 7:30am PT / 10:30am ET
This webinar will explore how to best leverage technology safely and increase equitable access to treatment in your practice or program.
Register »
Webinar: Advancing Black LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health
Date/Time: September 14, 2021, 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET
This webinar discusses emerging efforts to better understand and intervene upon links between intersectional stigma and aspects of behavioral health (e.g., mental health, HIV risk) among Black LGBTQ individuals.
Register »
Webinar Recording: Strategies for Implementing and Expanding Effective Youth Peer Support Services
This recorded webinar discusses strategies for ensuring that peer support services are high quality and developmentally appropriate for youth and young adults.
View recording »
Webinar Recording: Understanding Youth Mental Health and Preventing Unauthorized Access to Firearms
This recorded webinar provides strategies for firearm safety to prevent youth suicide.
View recording »
|
|
| 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.
|
Consider subscribing to rtcUpdates! Subscribers receive up to 2 updates per month brought to you by the Research and Training Center for Pathways to Positive Futures in Portland, Oregon. Feel free to forward this message to friends and colleagues. You may unsubscribe at any time.
|
|
|
|
Follow us for breaking news in the field of young adult mental health, and share our content with your friends and colleagues on Facebook and Twitter!
|
|
|
|
