Youth Services: MST - Emerging Adults (MST-EA)
Tailoring Services to Unique Populations
Multisystemic Therapy for Emerging Adults (MST-EA) was designed for young people aged 17-26 at the highest risk for negative long-term outcomes – those with multiple co-occurring problems and extensive systems involvement. MST-EA is an adaptation of standard MST, an evidence-based treatment with decades of research supporting its effectiveness with juvenile justice populations. MST-EA has been tested with young adults who have justice involvement and co-occurring behavioral health disorders (including mood, anxiety, trauma, psychotic, and/or substance abuse disorders). These young adults present extraordinarily high rates of recidivism and are at elevated risk for expensive placements.
Treatment Targets
MST-EA has been used to:
- Reduce recidivism and
- Treat mental illness:
- Mood Disorders (including Bipolar Disorder)
- Anxiety Disorders (including PTSD and other trauma-related symptoms)
- Psychotic Disorders (including Schizophrenia)
- Treat substance use
- Target housing and independent living skills
- Target education and career goals
- Develop an effective social network (including family, friends, and partners)
- Reduce interpersonal conflict and maintain client and social network safety
Information from MST Services website. Click to learn more about MST-EA.