New Website on Self-Direction in Mental Health!

HSRI and Applied Self Direction released a new website, www.mentalhealthselfdirection.org, with information and research findings on
self-direction, a relatively new approach to recovery for people with serious mental health conditions.

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Guide to Self-Evaluation for Peer Respite Programs

Peer respites are emerging as an alternative to medical interventions for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing a mental health crisis. Bevin Croft, an HSRI research associate, along with colleague Laysha Ostrow of Live & Learn, have researched these programs and developed a guidebook to help program staff, managers, and administrators document program operations and outcomes and build evidence for the efficacy of peer respites.

• Guidebook for Peer Respite Self-Evaluation (PDF)

Examining Outcomes for People with Autism

HSRI staff, along with partner Ari Ne’eman, examined the NCI Adult Consumer Survey data to find out whether people with autism are benefiting from disability reforms and supports to the same extent as people with other developmental disabilities. Check out their newly released article in the journal Inclusion, featuring their findings and suggestions for future research and policy.

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New! NCI-AD Report

The NCI-AD Adult Consumer Survey: 2015-2016 National Results report is out, sharing findings from a consumer survey that assesses quality of life and outcomes for seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Check out the report and more on the NCI-AD website.

NCI-AD is a collaborative effort between HSRI and the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities