Leadership

• Barbara Ferman, Ph.D. and Ieshia Nelson, M.A., Co-Principal Investigators
• Ethan Rodriguez, Consultant

Summary

This project trains young adults with serious mental health conditions to take action on social, economic, and political issues. Dr. Barbara Ferman, who has promoted civic engagement among urban youth for over 25 years, leads the project. Civic engagement promotes personal and community well-being, but  young adults with SMHC face learning barriers.

Activities

1. Dr. Ferman and Ms. Nelson will partner with Young Adults to develop a civic engagement program specific to Young Adults with SMHC
2. They will create training sessions on topics such as disability justice, power issues, the infrastructure of local systems, media as a social change tool, community outreach, voting, and volunteering.
3. The program will be implemented with young adults, refined, and prepared for wider dissemination.