“Reflect. Connect. Act. transforms research into actionable methods for community participation, offering monthly micro-trainings and weekly journal prompts designed to foster personal, social, and professional growth. Updated monthly in 2026, the initiative encourages intentional engagement and provides strategies for sustained community involvement, adaptable for various settings throughout the year.”
A visual abstract detailing a published article on the self-efficacy and study habits of college students with a serious mental illness.
A visual abstract detailing a published article on how peer specialists use spirituality in their work and give the recommendations for future directions.
This document describes one LGBTQ+ community organization from each state promoting inclusion through programming and activism. Use this interactive map to explore affirming spaces across the country.
PODS: The Power of Dependable Souls Intervention Manual” is a guide designed to help agencies support participants to engage in independent, sustainable community participation. Professionals (like psychiatric rehabilitation specialists or peer specialists) can use this document to understand the purpose and participant-driven philosophy of the PODS program, implement its structured phases from preparation to group support, and access practical resources such as session guides, worksheets, and planning templates.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Preventative Health and Health Services Block Grant.
A visual abstract detailing a published article on the relationship between social acceptance, stigma, and loneliness among adults with SMI.
A visual abstract detailing a published article on the influence of sense of community on community participation and mental health for individuals with SMI.
A visual abstract detailing a published article on the campus experiences of college students with mental illnesses versus a general college sample.
A visual abstract detailing a published article on the relationship between venturing in the community and neurocognition among adults with serious mental illness.
A visual abstract detailing a published article on campus engagement of college students with serious mental illness.