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Abstract: 

This special issue of EBDY includes three articles that demonstrate SMH strategies for working with youth experiencing mood difficulties. The first focuses on the development of a risk assessment protocol for school personnel; the second uses case examples of a common elements approach as part of delivering evidence-based treatment in schools; and the third highlights the crucial, but challenging, effort to involve families in youth mental health treatment by presenting the perspectives of clinicians and caregivers participating in a program for youth with, or at risk for, mood disorders. The first paper, by Sale and colleagues, presents a standardized protocol to be used within the school setting to serve adolescents who are experiencing significant mood disorders and the common correlate of suicidal ideation. The second paper, by Splett and colleagues, uses three case studies to illustrate the use of the common elements approach in the treatment of youth who have, or are at risk of developing, a mood disorder. The third article, by George and colleagues, focuses on family engagement from the perspective of clinicians and families involved in the SEED project. Also includes full From the Literature review column and calendar of meetings, symposia, and events.

Keywords: teen suicide; mood difficulties; risk assessment

Affiliations:  1: University of South Carolina; 2: University of South Carolina.