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Table 1 Cornerstone Group Manual Table of Contents

From: Cornerstone program for transition-age youth with serious mental illness: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Cornerstone NYC has developed/brought together group curriculum that focus on six areas that really matter to youth in transition, and that can assist youth in making a successful transition to adulthood.

They include sessions in the following six core areas of young adult life:

I. Independent living skills (20)

Managing money (3), finding/maintaining place to stay (3), managing your household (3), developing healthy relationships (4), employment (3), and education (4)

II. Positive mental health narrative (identity) (5)

Challenging negative narratives (1), learning I am not alone through the narratives of others (3), talking about how you see yourself in the world (1)

III. Dealing with stress in my life and keeping me safe (10)

Managing anxiety in life situations (4),body scan/relaxation techniques (3), my wellness plan (3)

IV. Managing the views of others and myself (9)

Dealing with stigma in the real world (3), decision-making on disclosure (3), managing internal feelings of self-doubt (3)

V. Anger management (7)

Anger management skills (3), my hot spots (2), decisions in the heat of the moment (2)

VI. Understanding my mental health challenges and what can help me stay well (9)

Substance use and mental health (4), learning about how your services can help you (2), medication education (3)