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This issue of Focal Point is about Healthy Relationships and their effects on young adults with mental health conditions. While most of the articles focus on the positive aspects of relationships, others highlight more negative experiences and their impacts.
Previous issues available online:

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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 |





















