WISCONSIN UNITED
for MENTAL HEALTH

Adulthood begins with a series of transitions - an adolescent enters the workforce or furthers their education, often leaving the "the nest."  A variety of transitions could possibly occur - marriage, children, divorce, job change, job loss, or becoming a caregiver for an aging parent. Untreated, mental disorders can lead to lost productivity, unsuccessful relationships, and significant distress and dysfunction.

WUMH related links:
College Student
Military Personnel
Parenting

External resources:
Entering the World of Work: What Youth With Mental Health Needs Should Know About Accommodations  (US Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy)

What Makes a Difference for Transition Age Youth with Mental Health Needs? (.pdf)
This Power Point presentation provides a comparison of European American and African American perspectives on community integration. Presented by J. Kruzich, T. Johnson, R. Tisino and C. Clark as part of the Washington State Adolescent Health Conference Partnership for Healthy Youth Conference, SeaTac, WA.