Psychiatry Information in Brief

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Psychiatry Information in Brief (PIB) is a website devoted to the dissemination of behavioral health information. This site is a repository of products and publications that translate behavioral health research findings into concise, user-friendly information that is accessible to providers/clinicians, consumers, families, advocacy groups and researchers. PIB is produced by the Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC) in the Department of Psychiatry at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA, USA. iSPARC was formerly called the Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center (SPARC) from 2014-2018 and the Center for Mental Health Services Research (CMHSR) before 2014. PIB was initially published in journal form under the title "Psychiatry Issue Briefs".

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Employment Outcomes among People with Disabilities: Work-Related Determinants
(UMass Chan Medical School, 2024-12-23) Russinova, Zlatka; Bloch, Philippe; de Wet, Anneliese; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC); Psychiatry
A systematic scoping review of research published between 2000 and 2020 on employment of people with disabilities, that was funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), was conducted by CeKTER researchers. All papers comparing people with disabilities to those without were excluded from the systematic scoping review. Among over 100 publications reviewed there was a wide and very disparate array of findings with numerous variables used and varying research questions. This result belies summative findings. There are numerous ways of organizing the disparate findings. This brief is part of a series of findings from CeKTER’s systematic scoping review. In this brief we report on findings about a range of work-related determinants impacting the employment of people with disabilities, including work history, accommodations, workplace supports. Please note that all comparisons are always about corresponding peers with disabilities.
Guidance for Researchers Visiting a Community Advisory Board
(UMass Chan Medical School, 2024-12-19) Friedhoff, Carolyn; Garcia, Marta; Martinez, J.; Quill, Mary; Riley, Kira; Larkin, Celine; Anderson, Melissa; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC); Psychiatry
The tip sheet provides critical guidance to researchers who seek consultation and feedback from advisory boards comprised of community members. It outlines concrete "do's" and "don'ts" that researchers can apply before, during, and after the consultation. This guidance was directly informed by the lived experiences of community members - the successes and challenges they have witnessed as researchers seek their input.
Employment Outcomes among People with Disabilities: Vocational Services-Related Determinants
(UMass Chan Medica School, 2024-11-05) Russinova, Zlatka; Bloch, Philippe; de Wet, Anneliese; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC); Psychiatry
A systematic scoping review of research published between 2000 and 2020 on employment of people with disabilities, that was funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), was conducted by CeKTER researchers at Boston University. All papers comparing people with disabilities to those without were excluded from the systematic scoping review. Among over 100 publications reviewed, there was a wide and very disparate array of findings with numerous variables used and varying research questions. This result belies summative findings. There are numerous ways of organizing the disparate findings. This brief is part of a series of findings from CeKTER’s systematic scoping review. In this brief, we report on findings revealing how determinants representing different aspects of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services may impact their utilization and outcomes. Please note that all comparisons are always about corresponding peers with disabilities.
Demystifying Civic Engagement: How to Make Your Voice Heard (Beyond Voting!) & 5 Tips to Get Started
(UMass Chan Medical School, 2024-10-02) Morris, Victoria; Sabella, Kathryn; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC); Psychiatry
The term “civic engagement” is less intimidating than it sounds! Civic engagement describes the process taken by individuals or groups to identify and address issues of concern within their communities. Civic engagement can take many forms, from individual events such as working the polls, to longer-term, sustained efforts such as joining an advocacy group and educating others around issues that matter to you. This tip sheet outlines 5 ways to get involved in civic engagement that are in addition to voting OR that can be done before you’re old enough to vote.
What is Community Participation?
(UMass Chan Medical School, 2024-10-02) Sabella, Kathryn; Thomas, Elizabeth; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC); Psychiatry
The Center for Community Inclusion and Reflective Collaboration (the CIRC Center) is a research and training center that aims to significantly advance community participation outcomes among young adults (14–26) with serious mental health conditions from populations that have been marginalized or minoritized. The term community participation is used in mental health services and research to refer to community-based activities that promote overall health and wellness. However, many people find this concept to be confusing, vague, and hard to understand. This tip sheet will define “community participation,” describe relevant experiences of young adults (ages 14–26) with serious mental health conditions (SMHC) from populations that have been marginalized, and provide reflections from our various advisory boards of young adults, family members, and professionals in the field.
Youth Reoffending: Prevalence and Predictive Risk Factors in Two States
(UMass Chan Medical School, 2024-09-18) Vincent, Gina M.; Skeem, Jennifer, L; Weber, Josh; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC); Psychiatry
The Youth Protective Factors Study is an unprecedented multistate, multiyear examination of which risk and protective factors matter most when it comes to reoffending—particularly for more serious offenses that involve physical harm to another person (person offenses)—for youth ages 10 to 23 in the juvenile justice system. This brief is the first in a series that shares key findings to guide jurisdictions on research-based juvenile justice supervision, case planning, and service strategies to improve public safety and youth outcomes. These findings are especially pertinent during a time of rising concerns about youth crime, violence, and victimization. This brief is based on analysis of over 32,000 youth who had a new delinquency or status offense complaint over 3 years (2015–2017) in 2 states and received a risk assessment from the probation department. Most of the youth ended up on some form of supervision. Supervision could have included involvement in a diversion program, informal supervision, probation, a secure placement, or any combination of the above, and incorporates the time from their risk assessment until their case was closed (including any supervision extensions). Researchers obtained the records of all new juvenile court petitions and adult charges for these youth during supervision and for an average 2.5-year post-supervision follow-up period. The study analyzed recidivism during and after supervision, including for person offenses (offenses ranging from simple assault to robbery and homicide), and identified which risk factors were most associated with reoffending for youth overall and of different ages.
Demographics and Employment Outcomes: Selected Findings from NIDILRR-funded Disability Employment Research in the 21st Century
(UMass Chan Medical School, 2024-06-28) Russinova, Zlatka; Bloch, Philippe; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC)
A systematic scoping review of research published between 2000 and 2020 on employment of people with disabilities, that was funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) was conducted by CeKTER researchers. All papers comparing people with disabilities to those without have been excluded from the systematic scoping review. Among over 100 publications reviewed there was a wide and very disparate array of findings with numerous variables used and varying research questions. This result belies summative findings. There are numerous ways of organizing the disparate findings. This brief is the first in a series of findings from the systematic scoping review. In this brief we report on findings categorized by the demographic characteristics of education, gender, marital status, race, and age. Please note that all comparisons are always about corresponding peers with disabilities.
Depressive Symptoms in Adolescence as a Predictor of Young Adult Employment Quality: Findings from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health
(UMass Chan Medical School, 2024-06-13) Sabella, Kathryn; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC); Psychiatry
This study uses longitudinal data from a nationally representative sample of adolescents, The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health, to investigate the association between depressive symptomatology in adolescence and indicators of employment quality in young adulthood. A better understanding of the long-term impacts of adolescent depressive symptoms on employment quality during young adulthood would inform our understanding of how economic and mental health trajectories of individuals with a history of depression unfold.
Building a Community of Practice to Improve Dissemination of Disability Research
(UMass Chan Medical School, 2024-04-18) Wnuk, Jean; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC); Psychiatry
A Community of Practice brings together groups of people who share a concern, a set of problems, a passion about a topic, and who deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis. In 2022, the Center on Knowledge Translation for Employment Research (CeKTER) developed of a Community of Practice on "S.M.A.R.T. Social Media for Employment Research Dissemination,” This CoP was developed to respond to NIDILRR disability research grantees who have a collective desire to enhance their social media effectiveness. This CoP continues as of April 2024. Using our experience with the "S.M.A.R.T. Social Media for Employment Research Dissemination" CoP this tip sheet offers others guidance on how to develop and sustain a successful CoP.
Adulting Shorts: Let’s Talk About Workplace Accommodations
(UMass Chan Medical School, 2024-02-27) Seward, Hannah; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC); Psychiatry
Work can be hard! If you have a mental health condition, you might need to ask for an accommodation at work. An accommodation is a change to the way your job is done to allow you to do your job well when you have a disability. This comic by the NIDILRR-funded Learning & Working RRTC shares some real-world experiences young adults with lived experience of mental health conditions when working. For more information about requesting accommodations at work, please read our Accommodations at Work tip sheet.
The Intersection Between Food Insecurity, Tobacco Use, and Upstream Factors: Where Can We Go From Here?
(UMass Chan Medical School, 2023-12-11) Marfo, Nana Yaa; McKay, Colleen E.; Mensah, Noriasha; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC)
Food insecurity and tobacco use are major public health issues in the U.S. with serious implications for population health and wellbeing. Food insecurity – or insufficient access to the amount of affordable, nutritious foods needed to live an active and healthy lifestyle – affects approximately 42.4 million people in the U.S. and can lead to poor health outcomes such as heart disease and diabetes. Despite a decline in rates in recent decades, tobacco use, especially cigarette smoking, remains a leading cause of death and preventable diseases in the U.S. Though they may seem unrelated, research suggests that these phenomena are intertwined 3, 4 and may be addressed more equitably and effectively if targeted together rather than separately. This report discusses the relationship between food insecurity and tobacco use including who they impact, how they impact health, and how upstream factors like transportation and housing can exacerbate their consequences. It then provides considerations for addressing these health concerns including: Bringing culturally relevant food and nutrition programs to people where they live in the community, Removing transportation barriers to address structural inequities, Addressing low socioeconomic position (SEP) to reduce food insecurity, Focusing on cultural sensitivity and the needs of diverse populations, and Providing access to tobacco cessation and healthcare. We use Worcester, Massachusetts as a case example to demonstrate what is possible and suggest strategies that policymakers and other stakeholders can implement to address upstream factors associated with food insecurity and tobacco use.
Perinatal Mental Health Research Topics and Barriers and Facilitators to Research Participation [Journey Maps]
(eScholarship@UMassChan, 2022) Postpartum Support International Best Practice Committee for Perinatal Mental Health Equity; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC)
The Journey Maps: Developed by the Postpartum Support International Best Practice Committee for Perinatal Mental Health Equity, the journey map provides a graphic recording of the dynamic conversations that unfolded when the Committee members were asked: "What research topics should be prioritized to advance perinatal mental health equity? (Map 1) and "What barriers and facilitators exist to partner and participate in research to advance perinatal mental health equity?” (Map 2)
Perinatal Mental Health Equity Research Topics [Journey Map]
(eScholarship@UMassChan, 2022) Lifeline for Moms Individuals with Lived Expertise Advisory Council; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC)
The Journey Map: Developed by the Lifeline for Moms Individuals with Lived Expertise Advisory Council, the journey map provides a graphic recording of the dynamic conversations that unfolded when Council members were asked: "What research topics should be prioritized to advance perinatal mental health equity?"
Barriers & Facilitators to Research Participation [Journey Map]
(eScholarship@UMassChan, 2022) Lifeline for Moms Individuals with Lived Expertise Advisory Council; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC)
The Journey Map: Developed by the Lifeline for Moms Individuals with Lived Expertise Advisory Council, this journey map provides a graphic recording of the dynamic conversations that unfolded when Council members were asked: "What barriers and facilitators exist to partner and participate in research to advance perinatal mental health equity?”
Charting the Course to Meaningful Community-Academic Research Partnerships: A roadmap and tools to advance heath equity through community partnership on Patient Centered Outcomes Research /Comparative Effectiveness Research (PCOR/CER) Studies
(SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 2023-11-09) Schaefer, Ana; Tabb, Karen; Logan, Deirdre G.; Celona, Amy; Boateng, Josephine; Maslin, Melissa; Adachi, Jamie; Bhat, Amritha; Edidin, Mia; Ford, Jennifer, R.; Yorks, Courtney; Alvey, Cody; Geanacopoulos, Sophia; Walsh, Hannah; Rochani, Dienta; Velantine, Jeanette; D'Oria, Robyn; Banks, Carrie; Davis, Wendy; Byatt, Nancy; Mackie, Thomas I.; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC); Psychiatry
Recent calls to advance pathways towards health equity highlight the need for greater investment in multi-sectoral and community partnerships. Efforts to advance health equity research require meaningful participation of individuals and communities underrepresented in research partnerships. Meaningful participation provides a foundation critical for creating and sustaining the structural changes required to advance health equity. Accordingly, this Roadmap provides an overview of tools that aim to promote the meaningful engagement of individuals underrepresented in research partnerships.
Accommodations at Work: What Do I Need to Know?
(UMass Chan Medical School, 2023-10-25) Nicolellis, Debbie; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC)
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, people with disabilities have a right to accommodations if their condition gets in the way of doing what’s called “the essential functions of a job.” Disabilities can include a mental health condition. If you have a disability, accommodations may help you perform the essential functions of the job. You still must do those basic tasks, but “how” you do them may be different with the help of an accommodation. This tip sheet explains what accommodations are, who they apply to and provides examples of workplace accommodations that could be helpful for young adults, and others, with serious mental health conditions.
Adulting Shorts: The "TEA" on IEPs Part 4
(2023-10-19) Sudbrock, Emily; Winkelmes, Reno; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC)
This info-comic is for high school students to help them understand what an Individualized Educational Plan or IEP is, what transition planning is, and the importance of the student being involved in them. Part 4 focuses on Mateo leading his IEP meeting. Parts 1 through 3 can be found on our website: https://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR/publication/comic/
Adulting Shorts: Passport to Adulting - Managing Your Paperwork
(eScholarship@UMassChan, 2023-09-20) Seward, Hannah; Gatesy-Davis, Marina; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC); Psychiatry
This info-comic is for youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions with tips about keeping and protecting important personal records and information. A tip sheet of this publication is also available for download https://doi.org/10.7191/pib.1062
Resources for Addressing Food Insecurity and Other Social Determinants of Health in Worcester, Massachusetts
(2023-08-21) Mensah, Noriasha; McKay, Colleen; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC); Psychiatry
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the environmental, social, and economic factors that can impact people’s quality of life and health. Examples of SDOH are where people live, the environment they live in, their employment and/or education, their socioeconomic status, and access to resources and basic needs such as food. Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to enough affordable and nutritional food for every person in a household to live an active and healthy life. Food insecurity is a pressing issue in many areas including Central Massachusetts. Many communities and populations have experienced food insecurity, and these groups were especially affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Challenges with food insecurity have also adversely affected people of color. This tip sheet is a list of resources available in the Worcester community to help families and community partners navigate local and state resources to address food insecurity and other social determinants of health.
Applying for a Job: The Young Adults Guide, Revised 2023 [English and Spanish versions]
(UMass Chan Medical School, 2023-05-17) Northeast Massachusetts Community of Practice; Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC)
This is a tip sheet for youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions about finding, applying for, and interviewing for jobs. This tip sheet was originally published in 2011. It has been updated for 2023.

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