This brief covers key considerations for schools to assess and treat major depression in adolescents. It also describes the costs and benefits of several best-practice, school-based depression strategies appropriate for different MTSS tiers. … [Read more...] about Adolescent Depression in the Schools: Evidence-Based Prevention and Intervention Programs
Treatment
Ethical Considerations and Strategies for Improving Shared Decision-Making in Civil Commitment and Involuntary Hospitalization
This webinar explores civil commitment law through the lens of civil liberties for young adults of transition age. We consider the ethical tensions between a provider or family member's desire to help a young person experiencing serious mental illness and the young person's autonomy. Presenters will discuss the importance of shared decision making and will provide strategies for improving the process of civil commitments for youth and their families. … [Read more...] about Ethical Considerations and Strategies for Improving Shared Decision-Making in Civil Commitment and Involuntary Hospitalization
Building Bridges Initiative
A national initiative working to identify and promote best practice and policy that will create strong and closely coordinated partnerships and collaborations between families, youth, advocates, community and residential service providers, and oversight agencies. … [Read more...] about Building Bridges Initiative
Got Transition
Got Transition is a federally funded national resource center on health care transition. Its aim is to improve transition from pediatric to adult health care through the use of evidence-driven strategies for healthcare professionals, youth, young adults, and their families. … [Read more...] about Got Transition