Join us for another installment in our Ask Me Anything about Employment series on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern for a presentation by Dr. Shannon Blajeski, PhD, MSW. Dr. Blajeski will present "Meeting the Challenge of Serving Young Adults Who Are 'Not in Education, Employment, or Training' (NEET) in Early Psychosis Programs." To submit questions […]
By Joe Marrone and Jane Burke-Miller Note: This blog describes the development of a collection (Compendium) of policies and supports that mental health systems and agencies can use to help people with psychiatric disabilities get and keep employment. For easy reference, a link to the document is also provided. For most adults, work is an […]
After nearly a decade of research, training, technical assistance, and resource development, the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities at Brandeis University is at risk of closing following the loss of a critical federal funding opportunity. The Center’s current federal grant will end on August 31, 2026, and unless funding is restored within the […]
Join us for another installment in our Making Sense of SILVER Research series on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern for a presentation by Dr. Evan Plys. Dr. Plys will present “Policy Changes to Promote Better Quality of Life for People with Serious Mental Illness Living in U.S. Nursing Homes,” a topic focused on […]
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Paul Cherchia, LMHC, Director of NITEO and College Mental Health Education Programs, writes about finding community in parenting and games. We talk a lot about Community and its very important role in healing and longevity. Please enjoy this article about Paul building community through cribbage in his neighborhood. Relatedly, The Center will be offering a […]
The Coaching Institute is an immersive experience and roadmap to evidence-based Psychiatric Rehabilitation Coaching models that foster success and satisfaction in work, school, and life. Transform Your Work with Evidence-Based Coaching Models The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University warmly welcomes you to The 2026 Coaching Institute. The Center is a research, training, and […]
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is the gold-standard evidence-based practice helping people diagnosed with serious mental illness find and keep personally meaningful jobs. Developed over three decades ago and increasingly in use today throughout the United States and indeed around the world, IPS has a very strong research base and impressive success in real-world settings.