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In this Issue...
- New Research: Lack of Follow-Up Care for Youth/YAs after Hospital/ER Visits
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New Journal Article on Mental Health & Vocational Programming for Transition Aged Youth
- New Product: Tips to Help People Living with Mental Health Conditions Stop Using Tobacco Products
- New Product: Podcast #3 Released: STAY Tuned with Dr. Michelle Munson
- New Product: The "TEA" on IEPs Info-Comic
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Webinars and Events: Transforming Community Mental Healthcare w/a YA Workforce and the IAYMH Conference in Copenhagen
- In the News, We're Hiring, In Case You Missed It, and more
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Lost in Transition: New Research Highlights the Lack of Follow-up Care for Youth and Young Adults after
Hospitalization or ER visit for Mental Health
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Nearly one out of three (30.6%) young adults (18–25 years) experience mental illness (NIMH). In the US, suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people. Transition age youth (16–25 years) with mental health conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders, experience substantial adversity during the shift from pediatric to adult health care.
Research by our team has shown that youth with mental health conditions utilize less outpatient care as they emerge into adulthood. These results echo the American Psychiatric Association position statement that transition age youth are “underserved in current mental health systems”. Understanding provider perspectives on caring for this unique patient population may help to increase health care utilization and quality of care for transition age youth with mental health conditions. This product offers providers real-world tips on what they can do to help and advocate for, based on our work.
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Journal Article on Mental Health & Vocational Programming for Transition Aged Youth | |
Tips to Help People Living with Mental Health Conditions Stop Using Tobacco Products | |
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Studies have shown that in the U.S., approximately 1 in 4 adults have a mental illness and these individuals consume nearly 40% of all cigarettes smoked by adults in this country.
One study found that an average smoker may attempt to quit 30 or more times before success is achieved with abstinence from smoking for at least one year.
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Now Available: Episode 3
S.T.A.Y. Tuned Podcast:
Supporting Transition Aged Youth
with Mental Health Conditions
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In this episode, Emily and Maya interview Dr. Michelle Munson, Ph.D., a professor at NYU's Silver School of Social Work. Dr. Munson walks us through her innovative research, collaborating with youth to fully understand what implementation strategies and tools will best meet their unique needs and desires. Listen to our podcast HERE.
S.T.A.Y. Tuned: Supporting Transition-Age Youth Podcast is a podcast for young adults, made by young adults, with mental health conditions. It's designed with the purpose of sharing useful information our research team has gained through studies of transition-age youth/young adults navigating school or work. We bring on guests, including our research collaborators from across the globe, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for youth with serious mental health struggles, particularly as they navigate educational and workforce experiences.
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Adulting Shorts: The "TEA" on IEPs Part 2
Just Released!
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JUST RELEASED! In Part 2 of this series, Mateo spends more time learning about the steps in IEP transition planning, including why it's helpful to fill out a Statement of Strengths, Preferences and Needs Worksheet. The comic stresses the importance of the student being involved in their own transition planning.
View the Info-Comic Part 2 Here
Info-Comics are a popular way to share information with youth and young adults today. Our team at Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research has been producing and disseminating results of our research around IEPs and transition planning for many years. Recently we've begun using info-comics as a method to reach the youth and young adult populations directly.
For additional information about our research on transition planning read about our TEST project here.
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Recording Available: Transforming Community Mental Healthcare: How to Grow the Youth
and Young Adult Peer Workforce
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During this webinar, the presenters:
- Described the history of youth & young adult peer support & key principles drawing from child peer mentoring and adult peer support models.
- Identified critical elements of youth & young adult peer support & their tension(s) with current community mental health settings.
- Discussed emerging best practices for supporting and growing the youth & young adult peer workforce.
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Our presentations at the International Conference on Youth Mental Health in Copenhagen, Denmark
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Researchers from Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research attended the 6th annual IAYMH Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark at the end of September. This year's theme: "Reimagining Youth Mental Health" explored the progress that has been made in youth mental health and brought together researchers from all over the world. We presented our research on Peer Academic Supports for College Students with Mental Illness and several other topics around school and work for young adults with serious mental health conditions.
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UMass Chan peer academic support study provides guidance for college students with mental health conditions | |
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The UMass Chan News recently featured an article about the research our team is doing on peer academic support in post-secondary education. "Maryann Davis, PhD, professor of psychiatry, is the principal investigator on a clinical trial underway studying the benefits of a peer intervention program for undergraduate students with serious mental health conditions and the measures needed to sustain their academic persistence. The trial is taking place on the Boston University and UMass Boston campuses." Read more in the UMass Chan News.
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iSPARC researchers' paper selected for APA's Psychiatric Services Editor's Choice | |
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The October 2022 APA Editor's Choice collection on supported employment features "Evaluating Educational and Employment Services for Young People With Psychiatric Conditions: A Systematic Review", authored by iSPARC researchers Michelle Mullen, Ph.D., Maryann Davis, Ph.D., Marsha Ellison, Ph.D., and Ian Lane, R.N. & Ph.D. student, as well as Judy L. Thompson, Ph.D., Katherine Holloway, M.A., Sean Karyczak, M.S., Megan R. Serody, B.S., and Kenneth J. Gill, Ph.D.
This was a complex project of evaluating the literature to better understand the evidence supporting career development for young adults with mental health conditions. The authors conducted a systematic review of studies evaluating vocational interventions for young people with psychiatric conditions to determine the extent to which services were adapted for young people and whether services promoted gains in postsecondary education and employment. Learn more here.
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The Impact of the
COVID-19 Pandemic
on the Clubhouse Model
The COVID-19 pandemic posed challenges to the traditional Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (Clubhouse). It forced many Clubhouses around the world to rapidly pivot from face-to-face services and support programs at the Clubhouse to hybrid or virtual services. The Clubhouse community quickly mobilized to establish new structures to maintain connections with Clubhouse members and provide them with essential supports. This brief describes adaptations that Clubhouses made during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also describe supports offered by Clubhouse International to inform their international network about innovative approaches and best practices for Clubhouses during the pandemic.
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Have you heard?
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now:
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting 988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress.
Visit the 988 Lifeline website for more information.
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We are Hiring! Come Join Our Team | |
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Are you looking to grow your career in an academic research setting?
If the answer is yes, then check out all of the great employment opportunities (hybrid eligible) we have within iSPARC and our research centers. Consider applying today or share with someone you know who would be interested!
View our employment opportunities here.
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