Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research June 2024 Newsletter | |
|
In this Issue...
- Youth Community Participation Webinar Recording from CIRC
- Gaming as a Mental Health Support Tool
- How to Get Accommodations at School & Work
- Free Training for Mental Health Providers
- PRIDE Month - Mental Health Resources
- In Case You Missed It
| |
|
Community Participation, Mental Health & Young Adults
Webinar Recording Available
| |
|
"Enhancing Community Participation among Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions from Disadvantaged Backgrounds"
This webinar, presented by the CIRC Center, is now available online. Learn about our new center and its projects designed to support increased community engagement for disadvantaged youth and young adults.
| |
New STAY Tuned Podcast Episodes | |
|
Leveling Up Together: Gaming, Community,
and Mental Health
In episode 17, Derek shares his personal journey, revealing how gaming became a lifeline for him while growing up in a gang-prone neighborhood in LA. We talk about how gaming helped Derek build meaningful relationships, including one with a gamer friend who stood by him as his best man at Derek's wedding!
| |  |
|
How to Obtain Mental Health Accommodations at Work and School
In episode 16 we explore questions like, "What can mental health accommodations look like in school and work?" "Who can use accommodations?" "How do you set them up?"
Join Debbie for this insightful conversation that can help you be the best version of yourself at school or at your job.
| | |
View all of our podcasts and transcripts HERE. | |
Free Training for Service Providers | |
If you are a provider empowering young adults with mental health conditions to succeed in school and work, this training is for you. "Promoting Young Adult Success in School and Work" is a two-part dynamic online training designed to inspire and equip service providers with the tools and knowledge needed to support young adults in achieving their career aspirations. The course includes interactive elements, videos, webinar recordings, podcasts, and more, all tailored to enhance your understanding and practice in guiding young adults toward meaningful vocational lives. | |
|
5 Tips to Provide Culturally Competent
Mental Health Care to LGBTQ+ Youth & Young Adults
| |
Amidst the challenges of stigma, violence, adverse life events, and deteriorating mental health, having supportive and affirming adults can significantly benefit LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults. The Trevor Project reports that "LGBTQ youth who have at least one accepting adult are 40% less likely to attempt suicide in the past year." Our Resource Guide offers five tips to help mental health professionals provide culturally competent, affirming care to LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults. This guide is also a valuable resource for anyone with a loved one in the LGBTQIA+ community. | |
|
New "Adulting Shorts" Comic:
Let's Talk About Workplace Accommodations!
In this comic,12 young adults living with mental health conditions share their real world experiences as they navigate the working world. Learning to advocate for yourself, and understanding workplace accommodations are two key components to job success that are covered.
Workplace Accommodations Comic
More on accommodations and employment.
| |
COULD YOU USE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE?
| |
|
Technical Assistance activities are an extension of the research and training activities of Transitions ACR. Our TA services can range from simple resource referrals to on-site development of a formal TA plan (including fact finding, goals, responsibilities, timelines and evaluation measures). We are ready to help you develop programs, policies and practices that support the community participation, educational and employment outcomes of youth with mental health conditions.
Please complete the form below for Technical Assistance from Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research. Please note that we do not provide clinical consultation, behavioral services, or referrals.
| |
The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research promotes the full participation in socially valued roles of transition-age youth and young adults (ages 14-30) with serious mental health conditions. The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research (Transitions ACR) is located within the Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC) and houses The Learning & Working During the Transition to Adulthood Rehabilitation Research & Training Center (The Learning & Working RRTC), among other projects.
| |
The Learning & Working RRTC is a national effort that aims to improve the supports of transition-age youth and young adults (age 14-30) with serious mental health conditions successfully complete their schooling and training and move into rewarding work lives.
Funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
|
Stay Connected!
Please share our newsletter
with your network.
To subscribe, click here.
| |
|
Some of the contents of this message are supported in part under grants with funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, (NIDILRR), United States Departments of Health and Human Services (NIDILRR grant numbers 90RTEM0005 and 90RTCP0010) and co-funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services. The contents of this message do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, SAMHSA, or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.​ | | | | |
