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The impact mentoring has on the psychological & academic outcomes of unaccompanied migrant youth in Barcelona

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Alarcón, X., Bobowik, M., & Prieto-Flores, Ò. (2021). Mentoring for Improving the Self-Esteem, Resilience, and Hope of Unaccompanied Migrant Youth in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(10), 5210.  https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18105210 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: The number of unaccompanied migrant youths in Europe has grown over the past few […]

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Computer-, smartphone-based treatments effective at reducing symptoms of depression

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Moshe, I., Terhorst, Y., Philippi, P., Domhardt, M., Cuijpers, P., Cristea, I., Pulkki-Råback, L., Baumeister, H., & Sander, L. B. (2021). Digital Interventions for the Treatment of Depression. Psychological Bulletin.  Reprinted from the American Psychological Association WASHINGTON — Computer- and smartphone-based treatments appear to be effective in reducing symptoms of depression, and while it remains unclear whether […]

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Mentoring youth in foster care: The impact relationship histories has on the youth trauma symptoms & mental health outcomes

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Weiler, L. M., Lee, S.-K., Zhang, J., Ausherbauer, K., Schwartz, S. E. O., Kanchewa, S. S., & Taussig, H. N. (2021). Mentoring Children in Foster Care: Examining Relationship Histories as Moderators of Intervention Impact on Children’s Mental Health and Trauma Symptoms. American Journal of Community Psychology.  https://doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12549 Summarized by Ariel Ervin   Notes of Interest: Although caring relationships with […]

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[Webinar] Mental Health and Intersectionality: Gaps and Opportunities in Serving Youth

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Date: Dec 16, 2021, 01:00 PM EST  Although mental health is an important issue for teachers and youth workers during the pandemic, training and mental health services are oftentimes meant for the public and don’t specifically address the needs of certain youth subpopulations.   Join this webinar to learn more about the current, intersectional gaps and […]

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When COVID robbed children of their friendships, learning suffered

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By Caitlin McDermott-Murphy, Reprinted from The Harvard Gazette After the pandemic closed schools last year, hospitals saw a surge in mental health-related emergency visits among children 18 and under. The statistics have been grim enough that a large cohort of the nation’s top pediatricians recently declared a “national emergency” in child and adolescent mental health. […]

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Surgeon general warns of emerging youth mental health crisis in rare public advisory

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By Howard Blume and Melissa Gomez, Reprinted from the Los Angles Times Citing mounting evidence of ongoing harm, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy on Tuesday issued a public health advisory on the mental health challenges confronting youth, a rare warning and call to action to address what he called an emerging crisis exacerbated by […]

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15 Strategies and Tips to Guide Youth in the Months Ahead

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By Robin Cox, Reprinted from Mentoring Matters Recently I shared research on the impact of the pandemic and lockdowns on youth with some local mentors. While the impact will vary from country to country, there were some common themes which I will share in this blog, ending with some strategies and tips anyone guiding youth […]

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“Off to a good start:” How digital therapeutics could change mental health care (and mentoring)

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The field of “digital therapeutics,” software designed for diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, is coming into its own By Kirsten Weir, Reprinted from the American Psychological Association Society’s reliance on technology has reached unprecedented heights during the COVID-19 pandemic. People have had to rely on their computers and smartphones to complete routine errands, to […]

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Where do Latinx Caregivers Turn When Their Children Need Mental Health Care? New Study Has Answers

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Vázquez, A. L., Navarro Flores, C. M., Alvarez, M. C., González Vera, J. M., Barrett, T. S., & Domenech Rodríguez, M. M. (2021). Youth mental health service preferences and Utilization patterns among Latinx caregivers. Children and Youth Services Review. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2021.106258 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Many Latinx families face barriers in receiving mental health […]

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What will it take to implement effective digital mental health services?

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Teachman, B. A., Silverman, A. L., & Werntz, A. (2021). Digital Mental Health Services: Moving From Promise to Results. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2021.06.014 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Although many Americans fit the criteria for a mental illness throughout their life, a significant amount of them don’t receive sufficient treatments. Providing digital mental health […]

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