Misc.
Action Steps for Improving Women’s Mental Health
Emmett Dennis – 5/13/2009
A report that brings together the most recent research, resources, products, and tools on mental health issues in women and explores the role gender plays in diagnosing, treating, and coping with mental illness. It also points to resilience and social support systems as key factors in overcoming mental illness.
Source: http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ken/pdf/OWH09-PROFESSIONAL/ActionSteps.pdf
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Women’s Mental Health
Emmett Dennis – 5/13/2009
A consumer booklet that addresses the stigma associated with mental health, with information on the signs and symptoms of mental illness. It also provides suggestions for support and solutions for preventing and coping with mental illness.
Source: http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/ken/pdf/OWH09-CONSUMER/womenmentalhealth.pdf
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Comprehensive List of Autism Resources
Emmett Dennis – 5/13/2009
The Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University has compiled resources relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder from web sites, publications, and other venues.
http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_autism.html
Childhood Mental Health Issues May Predict Suicide
Emmett Dennis – 5/13/2009
Mental Health Problems In Childhood May Predict Later Suicide Attempts In Males
ScienceDaily reports on a Finnish study that followed over 5,000 children during the course of 25 years. The study found that most males who attempted or committed suicide tested positive for mental health issues by age 8.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090406192348.htm
Dealing With Depression
Emmett Dennis – 5/13/2009
The latest edition of SAMHSA’s Treatment Improvement Protocol series describes best practices in managing depressive symptoms in clients undergoing substance abuse treatment.
http://kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/tips/pdf/TIP48.pdf
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Unemployment Blues: Advice You Can Use
Emmett Dennis – 5/13/2009
The recession has been particularly tough on young workers. This article from Wiretap gives advice to young people on how to deal with the discouraging economic times.
http://www.wiretapmag.org/stories/44118/
Improving Career Services for Students With Disabi…
Emmett Dennis – 5/13/2009
Career-Focused Services for Students with Disabilities at Community Colleges
This study from the National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth examines career services for students with disabilities at twelve community colleges nationwide.
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/assets/background/disabilities-and-community-colleges.pdf
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It’s Personal”: Disclosure of Family Circumstances
Emmett Dennis – 5/13/2009
Rosenzweig, J. M., Brennan, E. M., Malsch, A. M., & Huffstutter, K. J. (2009). “It’s Personal”: Does Disclosure of Family Circumstances Influence Organizational Response to Employees’ Request for Flexibility? Presented at the III International Community, Work & Family Conference in Utrecht, Netherlands, April 2009.
http://www.rtc.pdx.edu/PDF/presWork-LifeItsPersonal_Netherlands09.pdf
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Compendium of Housing Models
Emmett Dennis – 4/29/2009
Strategy 5.2 of California’s Action Plan for Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) calls for the development of a compendium of housing models that meet the needs of persons with COD. This draft document reflects the work of the Housing Committee of the Co-Occurring Disorders Joint Action Council (COJAC). There is a growing recognition of the importance of housing among consumers, providers, state and local government officials, and other stakeholders from multiple sectors, including sectors that are primarily focused on mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, health care, criminal justice, child welfare, housing and community development. The purpose of this compendium is to create a common language and a framework that can be used across all of these sectors for considering a range of approaches to meeting the housing needs of persons with co-occurring disorders and their families, regardless of the sector responsible for enacting and implementing policy and funding…
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Family Liaisons Questions and Answers
Katelyn Bryant-Comstock – 1/16/2009
Kentucky IMPACT offered this question and answer sheet to help explain how the role of the family liaison works.
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Wings for Children and Families
Katelyn Bryant-Comstock – 1/16/2009
Individual Support Plan Services Grid developed by Wings for Children and Families
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Designing School-Wide Systems for Student Success
Katelyn Bryant-Comstock – 1/16/2009
An interesting visual representation of what is needed to design school-wide systems for student success. Author unknown. Let us know if you know who developed this so we can give them credit!
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