Other Areas of Need Resources for Providers

Resources on the provision of service in rural and frontier communities, providing evidence-based and evidence-informed culturally and developmentally appropriate services, and coordination with other service systems.

Social Media and Youth Mental Health (PDF | 1 MB)
U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory
This advisory calls attention to the growing concerns about the effects of social media on youth mental health. It explores and describes the current evidence on the positive and negative impacts of social media on children and adolescents, some of the primary areas for mental health and well-being concerns, and opportunities for additional research to help understand the full scope and scale of social media’s impact.

Age and Developmental Considerations in Early Psychosis (PDF | 5.6 MB)
NASMHPD
This issue brief explores how to recognize and tailor early psychosis programs to developmental challenges and opportunities in order to maximize program effectiveness.

Implementing Effective Systems of Care for Children, Youth and Transition-Aged Youth with or At-Risk of SED in Rural Communities
NASHMPD
This webinar discusses the challenges, successes, recommendations, and lessons learned about the implementation of effective rural Systems of Care. Discussion includes research findings related to engaging students and families in rural educational settings, cultural considerations, and strategies for engaging youth in remote communities.

Implementation of Coordinated Specialty Services for First Episode Psychosis in Rural and Frontier Communities (PDF | 5.1 MB)
NASMHPD
This fact sheet presents strategies for delivering core Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) components in rural and frontier settings to address challenges faced in these settings.

Delivering Culturally Competent Care in FEP (PDF | 630 KB)
OnTrackNY
This guide focuses on how culture affects the care of individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis (FEP). It describes key concepts and principles, best practices, and case examples to help individuals with FEP, their supports, and providers work together to implement culturally competent early intervention services, prevent cultural misunderstandings, and enhance recovery outcomes.

Windows of Opportunity in Early Psychosis Care: Navigating Cultural Dilemmas
NASMHPD
This series of three training videos is designed to help CSC providers navigate cultural dilemmas around religion and spirituality, family cultures, and masculinity and gender constructs.