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Our research is designed to promote the transformation of mental health care by increasing knowledge of supports, services, and policies that:

  • Build on family strengths;
  • Are community based, family driven, and youth guided;
  • Promote cultural competence; and
  • Are based on evidence of effectiveness.

 

 

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Focal Point

The Research and Training Center produces a research review, Focal Point, which is published semiannually and mailed free of charge to 25,000 readers.

The Research and Training Center makes its products accessible to diverse audiences. If you need a publication or product in an alternative format, please contact the publications coordinator by phone at 503.725.4175 or Email rtcpubs@pdx.edu

Issues available online:

Summer 2009 Focal Point cover

Summer, 2009:

Youth Empowerment and Participation in Mental Health Care

mini Summer 08 Focal Point cover

Winter, 2009:

Stigmatization

mini Summer 08 Focal Point cover

Summer, 2008:

CaregiverChild: Mutual Influences on Mental Health

mini winter 2008 focal point cover

Winter, 2008:

Workforce

mini summer 2007 focal point cover

Summer, 2007:

Effective Interventions for Underserved Populations

mini winter 2007 focal point cover

Winter, 2007:

Traumatic Stress/Child Welfare

mini summer 2006 focal point cover

Summer, 2006:

Corrections

mini winter 2006 focal point cover

Winter, 2006:

Strengthening Social Support

mini summer 2005 focal point cover

Summer, 2005:

Resilience and Recovery

mini cover of summer 2004 focal point

Summer, 2004:

Partnering with Families

mini fall 2003 focal point cover

Fall, 2003:

Quality and Fidelity in Wraparound

mini summer 2003 focal point cover

Summer, 2003:

Cultural Competence, Strengths, and Outcomes

mini fall 2002 focal point cover Fall, 2002:
Assessing and Addressing Cultural Competence

mini spring 2002 focal point cover

Spring, 2002:

Building on Strengths in Community Settings

mini focal point fall 2001 cover

Fall, 2001:

The Enrichment Issue

mini spring 2001 focal point cover

Spring, 2001:

Transitions for Children and Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges  

mini fall 2000 focal point cover

Fall, 2000:

Roles for Youth in Systems of Care

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2009 Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children’s Mental Health, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon.