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    Episode 30: My Therapist Has Paws- A Path to Better Mental Health and Social Connection

    In this episode of Stay Tuned: Supporting Transition Age Youth, co-hosts Gillian and Mei speak with returning guest Jamie Yang about the powerful role pets can play in improving mental health and supporting community participation. Jamie shares how caring for their dog, Mendelssohn, helped create daily structure and opportunities for self-compassion during challenging periods of mental health recovery. The conversation also explores how dogs (and other pets) can encourage social interaction through daily caretaking responsibilities, resulting in meaningful moments of community through everyday encounters with others. And if anything, give this episode a listen to meet Mr. Mendelssohn himself. 

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    New Publication: Tips for Clinicians to Help Manage Adolescent AI Chatbot Use for Mental Health

    This tip sheet provides practical guidance for clinicians on navigating adolescent use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health support. As platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta AI, and Character.AI become integrated into adolescents’ daily lives, clinicians should routinely assess and monitor chatbot use, understanding both the potential benefits and risks.

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    Webinar Recording: Wait...What’s Due Now

    This webinar highlighted how under-refined executive functioning skills affect academic persistence for students with mental health conditions. Dr. Mullen will introduce The White Knuckle Effect, an alternate explanation for why students with mental health conditions experience higher dropout rates than other student groups.

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    Adulting Shorts: Money Moves — Zero-Based Budgeting Made Easy

    This comic by the Learning & Working RRTC provides a visually engaging, concise guide to zero-based budgeting. Designed to support young adults and those transitioning to independence, the comic breaks down the steps of zero-based budgeting in an accessible and relatable way, helping readers gain confidence and control over their finances.

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