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Study Suggests Need to Act Fast to Prevent Suicide among Youth Who self-Harm

The first weeks following an attempt at self-harm were shown to be a critical time of enhanced suicidal risk for young people in a recent study by Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Using data on 32,395 youth ages 12-24, researchers concluded that 17% of youth who self-harm will have repeated episodes within the first year; adolescents were 46 times more likely to die of suicide within 12 months of a nonfatal self-harm attempt than controls. Addressing young people’s mental health and safety immediately after self-harm episodes should be a priority, particularly for male and Native American youth who harm themselves.

Read about the study here: https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/suicide-risk-youth-sharply-higher-months-after-self-harm
 

Helping Youth Cope after School Shootings

Visit youth.gov for a roundup of federal resources related to helping young people process events and heal in the aftermath of school shootings. This annotated list of resources includes links from the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs, and U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Education, and Homeland Security.

Find statistics, trauma care approaches, and tips for responding to active shooting events here: 
https://youth.gov/feature-article/resources-helping-youth-cope-after-mass-shooting
 

Lower Executive Functioning Related to Increased Risky Behaviors for Urban Homeless Youth

According to a study of 149 young adults sheltered in Chicago, those who self-report lower executive functioning - cognitive processed that allow for self-control and emotion regulation - are more likely than their homeless peers to engage in risky substance use and sexual activity. While it isn't yet clear whether risk-taking behaviors lead to lower functioning or vice versa, results of the study published in Behavioral Sciences may help staff identify young people most in need of supportive referrals.

Learn more and read the study here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5791024/

 

 
 

Emotional Hygiene is a Life Skill We Can All Strengthen

This 17-minute TEDTalk by psychologist Guy Winch makes the case for improving ‘emotional hygiene,’ and giving it as much attention as physical hygiene. This TEDTalk discusses the impacts small emotional wounds can have on wellbeing, and simple actions one can take to address feelings of failure and rejection, as well as rumination.

Listen to the TEDTalk here: 
https://www.ted.com/talks/guy_winch_why_we_all_need_to_practice_emotional_first_aid#t-518614
 

Opioid Use and Adolescents

The Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) recently updated a list of research and resources available to help youth workers better understand and respond to the growing problem of adolescent opioid use. To visit the OAH website for current prevalence statistics, prevention tips and best practice recommendations, please click here.
 

Policy Brief: Social Emotional Learning and Traditionally Underserved Populations

In order to ensure that social and emotional learning (SEL) benefits all young people, it is important to consider how SEL initiatives affect traditionally underserved student populations and how they can be tailored to better meet the unique needs of different learners. This policy brief focuses on the status of SEL for three traditionally underserved groups:

  • Students with disabilities
  • English language learners
  • Youth involved in the juvenile justice system (justice-involved youth)

In addition to a review of the current state of research and practice in SEL for these three traditionally underserved student groups, this brief explores potential policy levers for using SEL to better prepare these student populations for success in school and life.

Learn more and download the brief here: https://www.aypf.org/resource/sel-special-populations/

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Advancing Best Practices in Behavioral Health for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Boys and Men

Building on the initial brief, SAMHSA’s OBHE contracted with leadership from the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) and the Okura Mental Health Leadership Foundation to develop this strategy brief to highlight the types of existing programs or services that address behavioral health disparities and promote equity for AANHPI boys and men. This brief summarizes “best practices” and expert consensus on culturally appropriate approaches, treatment modalities and effective tools in working with this population. This SAMHSA publication describes selected best behavioral health practices and programs for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander boys and young men. 

Read the brief here: 
https://yoc.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/Resources/resources%20-%20bp%20in%20behavioral%20health%20for%20asia%20boys%20and%20men.pdf
 

Reducción de daños (Harm Reduction)

Esta hoja de consejos (en español) sobre la reducción de daños con jóvenes fugitivos y sin hogar se actualizó y publicó en octubre de 2016. (This tip sheet (in Spanish) on Harm Reduction with runaway and homeless youth has been updated and released in October 2016.)

Download the tip sheet here (Descargue la hoja de consejos aquí):
https://www.rhyttac.net/assets/docs/Resources/Resources%20-%20Harm%20Reduction%20-%20Spanish.pdf
 

SAMHSA Resource: A Snapshot of Behavioral Health Issues for Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Boys and Men

SAMHSA released this resource in March 2016 that "highlights issues specific to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander males." This resource covers mental health topics specific to these populations, the attitudes around seeking help and the social determinants of behavioral health.

Access and download the resource here: 
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/A-Snapshot-of-Behavioral-Health-Issues-for-Asian-American-Native-Hawaiian-Pacific-Islander-Boys-and-Men-Jumpstarting-an-Overdue-Conversation/SMA16-4959
 

NASADAD Resource: Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention

The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc., NASADAD, has developed a thorough prevention resource directory for alcohol and other drug abuse prevention services. The identified services are listed for nationwide services as well as by each state/province. The information is about organizations that maintain a strong focus on alcohol and other drug (AOD) abuse prevention. This list is not exhaustive and does not necessarily indicate an endorsement by NASADAD. 

Access the resource list here: 
https://yoc.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/Resources/resources%20-%20nasadad.pdf
 
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