2024
Strategic Treatment and Assessment for Youth (STAY): A Theoretically-Driven, Culturally-Tailored MBC Approach
Arora P, Awad M, Parr K, Connors E. Strategic Treatment and Assessment for Youth (STAY): A Theoretically-Driven, Culturally-Tailored MBC Approach. Administration And Policy In Mental Health And Mental Health Services Research 2024, 1-16. PMID: 39541064, DOI: 10.1007/s10488-024-01419-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeasurement-based careREM youthTreatment retentionDepressive symptomsTheoretically-drivenImprove treatment retentionAlliance measuresBarriers to treatmentPremature dropoutSuicide riskSuicidal thoughtsTreatment engagementREM populationsFeedback processesClient outcomesTreatment expectationsREMWhite peersSuicideYouthCultural competency trainingCompetency trainingSymptomsTreatment assessmentDepression
2023
Active Bystandership by Youth in the Digital Era: Microintervention Strategies for Responding to Social Media-Based Microaggressions and Cyberbullying
Awad M, Connors E. Active Bystandership by Youth in the Digital Era: Microintervention Strategies for Responding to Social Media-Based Microaggressions and Cyberbullying. Psychological Services 2023, 20: 423-434. PMID: 36951730, PMCID: PMC10517072, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000749.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial mediaSocial media contentMedia literacy programsSocial media featuresSocial media postsForms of cyberbullyingMedia contentMedia postsMedia featuresDigital eraSue et alLiteracy programsMinority youthCyberbullying PreventionDigital devicesYouthMicroaggressionsDerogatory messagesMicrointerventionsMediumCyberbullyingMultimethod approachCommentaryUnderminesEra
2022
A Modified Measurement-Based Care Approach to Improve Mental Health Treatment Engagement Among Racial and Ethnic Minoritized Youth
Connors EH, Arora PG, Resnick SG, McKay M. A Modified Measurement-Based Care Approach to Improve Mental Health Treatment Engagement Among Racial and Ethnic Minoritized Youth. Psychological Services 2022, 20: 170-184. PMID: 35130008, PMCID: PMC9357230, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000617.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTreatment engagementPerceptual barriersMinoritized youthTreatment engagement strategiesMental health treatment engagementMeasurement-based carePoor therapeutic allianceMental health treatmentUse of MBCFuture research directionsHealth treatmentTherapeutic allianceTreatment retentionYouthClient outcomesWhite peersClient-centred practiceRetention strategiesCase exampleClient involvementClient populationEngagement strategiesEngagementResearch directionsTreatment services
2014
Youth, Caregiver, and Staff Perspectives on an Initiative to Promote Success of Emerging Adults with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities
Stein KF, Connors EH, Chambers KL, Thomas CL, Stephan SH. Youth, Caregiver, and Staff Perspectives on an Initiative to Promote Success of Emerging Adults with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities. The Journal Of Behavioral Health Services & Research 2014, 43: 582-596. PMID: 25005428, DOI: 10.1007/s11414-014-9426-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransition-age youthSubstance Abuse Mental Health Services AdministrationAge youthPositive transition outcomesMental health problemsSpecific programme areasProgram evaluation dataEmerging AdultsStrengths of programsEarly parentingMental Health Services AdministrationBehavioral disabilitiesSubstance abuseBehavioural supportBehavioral disordersTransition outcomesYoung adultsHealth Services AdministrationYouthGrantee statesCurrent studyUnique needsCaregiversDisability typeEBD