This evidence-based guide provides strategies and insights specific to at-risk groups, to support interventions and help prevent suicides. The guide highlights existing research, discusses barriers that hinder youth’s access to prevention and intervention services, and offers guidance on selecting, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based prevention programs. It also highlights programs that are making strides in addressing […]
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Culturally Informed Trauma and Grief Recovery Toolkit
A group of psychologists and mental health professionals from diverse marginalized communities developed the Culturally Informed Trauma and Grief Recovery Toolkit to address the unique challenges faced by individuals who experience multiple forms of oppression. Recognizing the significant burdens of trauma and grief, the toolkit aims to build upon the inherent resourcefulness, resilience, and strength […]
Ableism in Mental Healthcare Settings: A Qualitative Study Among U.S. Adults With Disabilities
People with disabilities (PWD) face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to their nondisabled counterparts, yet they also report higher unmet mental health service needs due to myriad attitudinal and environmental barriers to accessing care. Despite these well-documented disparities, little research has examined the nuanced lived experiences […]
Adolescent Coping With Depression Course (CWD-A)
The Program The Adolescent Coping With Depression Course (CWD-A) is a cognitive-behavioral group intervention that targets specific problems typically experienced by depressed adolescents. These problems include discomfort and anxiety, irrational/negative thoughts, poor social skills, and limited experiences of pleasant activities. Core components of the program include: Intended Audience The intended audience of this intervention is […]
The P.L.A.Y Project
The Program The Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters (P.L.A.Y) Project® is an evidence-based, early intervention program designed to support professionals and parents in fostering improved social and functional outcomes for children on the autism spectrum, those with autism traits, and other neurodivergent children. Grounded in four core principles—creating fun interactions, dedicating sufficient time for […]
Project Towards No Drug Abuse (TND)
The Program Project TND is an evidence-based, interactive classroom-based substance abuse prevention program that is based on more than two decades of successful research at the University of Southern California. Project TND focuses on three factors that predict tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use, violence-related behaviors, and other problem behaviors among youth, including: Intended Audience […]