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This special issue of Focal Point focuses on best practices for helping youth and young adults with mental health challenges reach their educational and employment goals.
Previous issues available online:

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Summer, 2012: Healthy Body — Healthy Mind |
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Summer, 2011: Healthy Relationships |
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Summer, 2010: Transitions to Adulthood |
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Summer, 2009: Youth Empowerment and Participation in Mental Health Care |
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Winter, 2009: Stigmatization |
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Summer, 2008: Caregiver—Child: Mutual Influences on Mental Health |
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Winter, 2008: Workforce |
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Summer, 2007: Effective Interventions for Underserved Populations |
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Winter, 2007: Traumatic Stress/Child Welfare |
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Summer, 2006: Corrections |
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Winter, 2006: Strengthening Social Support |
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Summer, 2005: Resilience and Recovery |
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Summer, 2004: Partnering with Families |
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Fall, 2003: Quality and Fidelity in Wraparound |
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Summer, 2003: Cultural Competence, Strengths, and Outcomes |
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Fall, 2002: Assessing and Addressing Cultural Competence |
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Spring, 2002: Building on Strengths in Community Settings |
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Fall, 2001: The Enrichment Issue |
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Spring, 2001: Transitions for Children and Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges |
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Fall, 2000: Roles for Youth in Systems of Care |























