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In this Issue...
- Annual DMH Research Centers of Excellence Annual Conference
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Our Presenters at PacRim and NARRTC in April.
- New Findings from CeKTER
- From Transitions ACR: How To Talk About Mental Health
- Measurement To Screen Deaf Women for Depression
- In Case You Missed It
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Save the Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025!
Our Annual Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) Research Centers of Excellence Virtual Conference is Thursday, May 29th from 12:30 to 4:30 PM EDT hosted by iSPARC at UMass Chan Medical School and the Center of Excellence (COE) for Psychosocial and Systemic Research at Mass General Brigham.
This year's theme is "Promoting Youth Mental and Behavioral Health: Understanding and Addressing Risk and Protective Factors to Improve Youth Well-Being and Outcomes".
This year's feature speakers include Gina Vincent, Ph.D., Cheryl Y. S. Foo, Ph.D., Daphne J. Holt, MD, Ph.D., Michelle G. Mullen, Ph.D., and Vanessa Iroegbulem, along with opening remarks from Brooke Doyle, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH).
CMEs for Physicians and CEUs for Psychology, RN, Social Work, OT, and LMHC will be available.
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40th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability: By Us and For Us: Legacy and Future of Our Movement
April 15 & 16, 2025
Honolulu, Hawai’i
Michelle Mullen and Debbie Nicolellis will be giving two presentations at the event.
Register: https://pacrim.coe.hawaii.edu/registration-2025/
NARRTC 2025 Conference and Business Meeting Minding our Methods, Enhancing Community, Health, and Employment Outcomes with People with Disabilities
April 22 – 23, 2025
Alexandria, VA
Several iSPARC faculty and staff will be presenting at the event.
Register: https://narrtc.org/annual-meeting/
| | CeKTER: New Stats Findings | | |
Attitude is everything they say and according to CeKTER's review of NIDILRR-funded employment research, published between 2000 and 2020, it's a key determinant in a disabled individual's success in getting employed.
Self-efficacy and family support were other key factors, according to Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities: Psychosocial Determinants, a brief on this review of recent research conducted by CeKTER investigators.
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This review of NIDILRR-funded research also found big-picture factors that influence employment.
Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities: Macro-Level Determinants describes how other factors such as whether an individual lives in a rural vs. urban area, the education levels of other community members, the level of crime, local employment levels and other factors that also impact a disabled individual's ability to find work.
| | Products for Young Adults & Their Supporters | | |
Language matters when it comes to mental health. Phrases like calling someone “psycho” during an argument or saying “I’m so OCD” because you like things neat can reinforce misunderstandings. Many of us use these expressions without realizing their impact.
To promote a more accurate and respectful conversation around mental health, check out "How to Talk About Mental Health: Addressing Mental Health Misunderstandings in the Media" (available in English and Spanish). This tip sheet helps recognize and address common misconceptions, empowering individuals to foster understanding and support.
This resource was developed by the Massachusetts Statewide Youth Advisory Council (SYAC) and the Learning and Working RRTC at the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research. The SYAC brings together mental health service providers and young adults with lived expertise to advise the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.
Let’s break the stigma—share this resource!
| | Measurement to Screen Deaf Women For Depression | | |
Over 1 million women use American Sign Language (ASL)—yet most perinatal depression screenings fail to include them. This has led to gaps in care, missed diagnoses, and preventable suffering.
But change is here. Recently Drs. Drs. Melissa Anderson, Kelly Wolf Craig, and Nancy Byatt translated the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) into ASL, making it the first standardized ASL measure for perinatal depression screening.
Although further research is needed, this measurement shows promise in treating perinatal depression and other conditions for hearing-impaired patients.
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