EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Data Summary & Trends Report: 2011–2021 provides the most recent surveillance data, as well as 10-year trends, on health behaviors and experiences among high school students in the United States (U.S.) related to adolescent health and well-being. These include sexual behaviors, substance use, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, experiences […]
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ATTC Event
Black Mothers: Intergenerational Systemic Trauma and Racism Behavioral Health Services for Criminal Justice-Involved Populations Part 3: Serving Children of Incarcerated Parents Behavioral Health Services for Criminal Justice-Involved Populations Part 2: Evidence-Based Strategies and Recommendations for Providing Services Behavioral Health Services for Criminal Justice-Involved Populations Part 1: Understanding the Unique Needs of Diverse Populations The Digital […]
PTTC event
Stimulants and Polysubstance Use Part 2: What Prevention Can Do Stimulants and Polysubstance Use Part 1: What the Data Shows Black Mothers: Intergenerational Systemic Trauma and Racism Behavioral Health Services for Criminal Justice-Involved Populations Part 3: Serving Children of Incarcerated Parents Behavioral Health Services for Criminal Justice-Involved Populations Part 2: Evidence-Based Strategies and Recommendations for […]
SAMHSA’s Prevention Day
SAMHSA’s 19th Prevention Day, Monday, January 30, 2023
MOUD Expansion
SAMHSA Applauds Expansion of Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) January 18, 2023
International Adolescent Health Week
#IAHW2023
Census of Opioid Treatment Programs
From the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) Technical Brief: Census of Opioid Treatment Programs The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) in partnership with the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD), developed a census survey of all patients enrolled in treatment as of January […]
#TreatmentWeek
National Addiction Treatment Week 2022 National Addiction Treatment Week 2020
MHAs Mental Health Toolkit
September 2022 Workplace Mental Health Toolkit [from MHA’s website] According to MHA’s Mind the Workplace 2022 report, 78% of workers agree that workplace stress affects their mental health, and 7 in 10 workers find it difficult to concentrate at work. This stress can negatively impact workers’ well-being, productivity, job satisfaction, and retention. With Walgreens’ support, […]
Adapting EBPs for Under-resourced Populations
From SAMHSA SAMHSA released the guide Adapting Evidence-based Practices for Under-resourced Populations in September 2022. This guide focuses on research supporting adaptations of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for under-resourced populations. Adaptations involve tailoring care, programs, and services to the cultural, social, gender, and demographic contexts of the people served to yield positive outcomes.