A tool to end stigma is the continued public and open discussion around issues that traditionally invoke fear and ignorance. Hollywood Beauty Salon is a documentary about surviving mental illness, substance misuse, and violence. The film, shot over a four-year period, is about a small beauty shop in Germantown, PA, where all staff and clientele […]
New Study Shows Mental Health Diagnoses and Treatment Vary Significantly by Race and Ethnicity
A study by Kaiser Permanente of more than 7 million adult patients found significant differences in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions based on the race and ethnicity of the patients. The study also found that almost three quarters of people diagnosed with a mental health condition, regardless of race/ethnicity, were treated with […]
Congress Is on the Verge of Passing a Landmark Mental Health Bill
From Fortune.com, by Sy Mukherjee The legislation passed the House in a near-unanimous vote. Soon after the 2012 massacre of 20 schoolchildren and six adults in Newtown, Conn., advocacy groups called for nationwide reforms on two major issues: gun violence prevention and mental health care. While progress on the former remains elusive in a sharply […]
Dawn Maker with HealthHIV/HealthHCV
Dawn Maker is the Program Manager at HealthHCV, an initiative of HealthHIV. Dawn was previously a Hepatitis C Community Educator, where she provided individualized one-on-one support, education, and linkage to care services for anyone that was positive for hepatitis C, as well as conducting education and training for providers. Exploring the Landscape […]
National African American Hepatitis C Action Day – July 27th
Cannabis Youth Treatment Series – 7 Sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
SAMHSA: Cannabis Youth Treatment Series, Volume 2 – Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Supplement: 7 Sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescent Cannabis Users America’s number one illicit drug continues to be marijuana. It’s most prevalent with young adults between 18 and 25. SAMHSA addresses cannabis use among young adults with this 7-session […]
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Philadelphia: Behavioral Health Leads Trauma-Informed Community Change
Philadelphia: Behavioral Health Leads Trauma-Informed Community Change June 20, 2016, Tags: Community Spotlight, Philadelphia, trauma-informed approach From the SAMHSA blog For many years, the City of Philadelphia has been leading efforts to develop and integrate trauma-informed approaches in city-wide services. One example is the Porch Light Program, a unique collaboration among local artists, individuals experiencing […]