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Gangs and Adolescent Mental Health: a Narrative Review

(3 days ago) WEBYoung people are vulnerable to the effects of gangs on mental health, and females are particularly at risk of sexual abuse and exploitation (“Ending gang and youth violence: annual report” 2014). Gangs tend to be located in inner-city areas and are associated with high rates of violence (Fowler et al. 2009).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7163845/

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Long-Term Consequences of Adolescent Gang …

(3 days ago) WEBResearch has consistently shown that gang membership has proximal adverse consequences during adolescence that, in turn, lead to significant social and economic costs. 1–3 Active gang members are much more likely than their nongang peers to engage in criminal behavior, 2,4,5 especially serious and violent offending 6; in addition, they are …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3987584/

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Rethinking How We View Gang Members: An Examination …

(2 days ago) WEBAnalyses examining gang involvement was twofold. First, independent t-tests were conducted to identify differences between gang-involved and non-gang youth on affective, behavioral, mental health, and socio-cognitive predictors. The results showed that gang-involved youth were more likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1473225419893779

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Treating Gang-Involved Patients: Embodied Trauma

(3 days ago) WEBHowever, these hypotheses likely apply to mental health disorders as well. In considering the selection hypothesis, preexisting mental health disorders may make youth more vulnerable to peer pressure, leading to increased rates of joining gangs. Indeed, mental health symptoms have been documented as individual risk factors for joining a gang.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7310987/

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Gang Membership Tied To Mental Health Problems

(8 days ago) WEBThe researchers say: “Violent ruminative thinking, violent victimization, and fear of further victimization accounted for the high levels of psychosis and anxiety disorders in gang members, and

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263279

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Gangs and Adolescent Mental Health: a Narrative Review

(1 days ago) WEBAbstract. This study presents a narrative review of the literature on gang culture and its association with mental health, including an in-depth overview of the topic area and reference to key systematic reviews and meta-analyses. This review will define gang culture, discuss the multiple interacting reasons (biological, psychological and

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32318210/

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Gangs and Adolescent Mental Health: a Narrative …

(7 days ago) WEBThese same processes may be at play with regard to gangs and mental health in young people: [1] gangs preferentially select those with underly-ing mental health issues; [2] gang membership facilitates the development of mental health issues; and [3] gangs enhance covert psychiatric morbidity to become apparent.

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40653-018-0231-y.pdf

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Youth Gang Membership Affects Mental Health Later in Life

(3 days ago) WEBThe study is in the American Journal of Public Health. [Amanda B. Gilman, Karl G. Hill and J. David Hawkins, Long-Term Consequences of Adolescent Gang Membership for Adult Functioning] The

https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/gang-members-adult-consequences/

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Rethinking How We View Gang Members: An Examination …

(1 days ago) WEBSarah Frisby-Osman conducted her PhD in the forensic psychology and mental health implications of gang involvement, and she has worked extensively with gang-involved youth in inner city areas. Currently she works as a Research Development Officer at The University of Sussex where she liaises closely with researchers in the …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1473225419893779

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The psychological impact of gang violence - The …

(5 days ago) WEBIn turn, the odds of further mental health problems, substance abuse and violence increase. This has knock on effects for families, communities and society. It is a cycle which urgently needs to

https://theconversation.com/the-psychological-impact-of-gang-violence-77267

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Gangs and Adolescent Mental Health: a Narrative Review

(9 days ago) WEBA narrative review of the literature on gang culture and its association with mental health, including an in-depth overview of the topic area and reference to key systematic reviews and meta-analyses is presented. This study presents a narrative review of the literature on gang culture and its association with mental health, including an in …

https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Gangs-and-Adolescent-Mental-Health%3A-a-Narrative-Macfarlane/ba246b44d3aca750605f6d7f053a689bcd12923d

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1473225419893779 Mental Health Predictors of UK Gang …

(1 days ago) WEBMental Health Predictors of UK Gang-Involved Youth Sarah Frisby-Osman and Jane L. Wood Abstract Mental health difficulties, conduct problems, and emotional maladjustment predict a range of negative outcomes, and this may include gang involvement. However, few studies have examined how behavioral,

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1473225419893779

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The mental health needs of gang-affiliated young people

(3 days ago) WEBGang-affiliated young people are disproportionately affected by mental health difficulties. Poor mental health can attract young people to gangs and be a barrier to gang desistance. Equally, involvement in, or association with, gang-related activities can damage mental health and worsen existing problems.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/771130/The_mental_health_needs_of_gang-affiliated_young_people_v3_23_01_1.pdf

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Mental health: needs of gang-affiliated young people - GOV.UK

(4 days ago) WEBA briefing on the burden of mental illness faced by young people involved with gangs, part of the 'Ending Gang and Youth Violence' programme. From: Public Health England

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-health-needs-of-gang-affiliated-young-people

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City advocates for peer-led solutions to tackle teen mental health …

(Just Now) WEBYouth Programs. ROCHESTER, N.Y. — With rising concerns over teen crime, stolen cars, gun violence, and deteriorating mental health among young people, Rochester’s Mayor’s Youth Advisory

https://www.whec.com/top-news/city-advocates-for-peer-led-solutions-to-tackle-teen-mental-health-and-crime-in-rochester/

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Eleven States Launch New Initiative to Address America’s Youth …

(8 days ago) WEBThe new Youth Mental Health Corps is an innovative, public-private collaboration, with a robust set of partners that include America's Service Commissions, America Forward and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. The Corps will address the growing needs of young people while creating career pathways to address the national …

https://americorps.gov/newsroom/press-release/eleven-states-launch-new-initiative-address-americas-youth-mental-health

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Kids in crisis: NJ hospitals see rise in mental health emergencies

(9 days ago) WEBNJ Connect for Recovery: 855-652-3737. New Jersey Hope and Healing: 866-202-4357. Scott Fallon has covered the COVID-19 pandemic since its onset in March 2020. To get unlimited access to the

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/coronavirus/2022/03/03/nj-covid-children-anxiety-depression-epidemic/6895463001/

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YouthBuild Newark - Rutgers SPH

(5 days ago) WEBPowerPoint Presentation. YouthBuild Newark is a youth and community development agency that serves at-risk young adults aged 16 to 24, most of whom are out of school and re-entry or gang-affiliated. Through rigorous academic instruction and vocational training, YouthBuild Newark has established itself as one of the most effective youth

https://rutgerstraining.sph.rutgers.edu/njphtc/Bridging_the_Gaps_files/YouthBuild.pdf

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Youth Mental Health Is Worsening: “Connectedness” Is The Key

(8 days ago) WEBThe data are clear: 57.8 million Americans are affected by mental illness – that’s roughly one in five adults. But new research is showing that mental illness is a crisis of young people

https://www.forbes.com/sites/billfrist/2024/05/06/youth-mental-health-is-worsening-connectedness-is-the-key/

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Gang Prevention: An Overview of Research and Programs

(Just Now) WEBPrevention programs target youth at risk of gang involvement and help reduce the number of youth who join gangs. Intervention programs and strategies provide sanctions and services for younger youth who are actively involved in gangs to push them away from gangs. Law enforcement suppression strategies and intensive services target and

https://youth.gov/feature-article/gang-prevention-overview-research-and-programs

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Youth Behavioral Health Resource Guide - Robert Wood …

(Just Now) WEBOutpatient treatment centers with substance use and mental health services for youth, ages 14 to 17 and adults, ages 18 and over. Additional Languages: ES (Middlesex location only) Phone: 732-893-2000 (Middlesex, NJ) Phone: 732-419-4000 (Monmouth Junction, NJ) For Parents Children and teens can feel stress and have mental health issue so parents

https://rwjms.rutgers.edu/documents/Community%20Health/NB_MC_Youth_Behavioral_Health_Resources_Guide_Final.pdf

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Gangs and Adolescent Mental Health: a Narrative Review

(9 days ago) WEBYoung people are vulnerable to the effects of gangs on mental health, and females are particularly at risk of sexual abuse and exploitation (“Ending gang and youth violence: annual report” 2014). Gangs tend to be located in inner-city areas and are associated with high rates of violence (Fowler et al. 2009 ).

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40653-018-0231-y

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Gang Involvement Prevention Youth.gov

(8 days ago) WEBPreventing youth involvement in gangs is an important issue. Compared to non-gang members, gang members commit a disproportionate amount of violent crimes and offenses across the country. Statistics reflecting the number of youth suffering from mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders highlight the necessity for schools

https://youth.gov/youth-topics/preventing-gang-involvement

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Exclusive: New program creates "youth corps" for mental health

(8 days ago) WEBHundreds of young adults will be trained to help their peers access mental health care and other supports in a first-of-its-kind service program aimed at addressing the youth mental health crisis.. Why it matters: Backers of the new Youth Mental Health Corps, which is funded by a mix of private and public dollars, also hope to create a new …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/15/youth-mental-health-corps

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NAMI Greater Bergen: Mental Health Support, Education

(Just Now) WEBNAMI Greater Bergen serves residents across Bergen County with free mental health support, online groups, resources and education. In December 2021, the US surgeon general issued a rare public health advisory on the rising number of youth attempting suicide, singling out social media and the pandemic, which had “exacerbated the

https://namigreaterbergen.org/

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Risk and Protective Factors Youth.gov

(6 days ago) WEBThe risk and protective factors of youth gang involvement can span multiple domains from the individual level (aggressiveness) to the peer (delinquent siblings), school (academic failure), and community levels (poverty). Statistics reflecting the number of youth suffering from mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders

https://youth.gov/youth-topics/preventing-gang-involvement/risk-and-protective-factors

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Rochester mayor launches youth mental health initiative to help …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, also called Youth Voice One Vision (YVOV), launched a youth mental health survey Monday, hoping to gain insight that will help local kids stay out of trouble

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/rochester-mayor-launches-youth-mental-health-initiative-to-help-keep-kids-out-of-trouble/ar-BB1mlcqe

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Government takes action to tackle gang violence in B.C.

(1 days ago) WEBMental Health and Addictions B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more steps to keep people safe. April 26, 2024 1:25 PM s Gang Suppression Unit has been doing valuable work since 2020 disrupting organized crime activity and providing youth a pathway out of gangs. This has made New Westminster a safer place for …

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PSSG0040-000714

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Department of Labor’s Job Corps to highlight importance of …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Youth 2 Youth Initiative gives our students the chance to connect with each other and share best practices for addressing mental health concerns.” In 2023, the department’s Office of Job Corps reimagined the Y2Y program with more than 300 students – from more than 120 Job Corps centers – serving as their campus’s student ambassadors.

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20240514

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