Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC
Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC
Supported Education Services
Supported Education Services
Supported Education Services
Monday 5th June 2023
Learn how Supported Education supports mental health recovery by aiding students with serious conditions in their academic success. Insights from Amy Banco.
19 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Transformative
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Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC
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Mindful Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Community & Support Networks
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
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Episode Overview
- Supported Education, or SED, is a crucial intervention to help individuals with mental health conditions succeed in post-secondary education and enhance their future employment prospects.
- Amy Banco sheds light on the comprehensive nature of SED and its role in supporting students throughout their educational journey, addressing skill development, resource linkage, and advocacy for ADA rights.
- Addressing the barriers faced by students with mental health conditions, Amy highlights the pivotal role of SED in fostering social justice opportunities and normalising the educational experience for a historically marginalised group.
- Amy discusses emerging trends in SED, including targeted support for veterans, first-episode psychosis programs, and the integration of Supported Employment and Supported Education services.
- Amy provides invaluable resources for those interested in delving deeper into the world of Supported Education, emphasising its potential to empower individuals and aid in their clinical and personal recovery goals.
This podcast is a production of the Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center at Rutgers University and made possible by funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Ever thought about how education can play a vital role in mental health recovery? In this episode of 'Mind Care Matters', Michelle Zechner sits down with Amy Banco to discuss the transformative power of Supported Education (SED). Amy, an expert in the field, explains how SED helps individuals with serious mental health conditions succeed in their academic pursuits, which in turn enhances their future job prospects.
The conversation covers the comprehensive support SED provides—from selecting the right educational path to maintaining student status. Amy highlights the importance of skill development, connecting students to resources, and advocating for their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She also tackles the significant barriers these students face, such as the need for skill-building and the impact of social factors on their educational journey.
Amy emphasizes that SED is more than just an academic aid; it’s a tool for social justice, helping to normalize education for a historically marginalized group. She discusses emerging trends in SED, including support for veterans and first-episode psychosis programs, and the integration of Supported Employment services. This episode is packed with valuable insights and resources for anyone interested in the intersection of education and mental health recovery.
Tune in to learn how SED can be a game-changer for those managing mental health conditions while pursuing their educational goals.