With World Hepatitis Day this month, the SAMHSA Region 3 Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) highlighted the interconnected health challenges that our communities face that has come to be known as a syndemic and collaborative approach we’ve taken to address this interplay. In the Central East region (as in much of the country), we’re contending […]
Mental Health
Championing Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention: Honoring National BIPOC Mental Health Month
Championing Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention: Honoring Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month By Jade-Ann Rennie, MPH On this occasion, we are acknowledging Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about the unique mental health challenges experienced by BIPOC communities in […]
The 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (National Strategy) and Federal Action Plan
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (National Strategy) and accompanying Federal Action Plan. SAMHSA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in partnership with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance), led the development of these […]
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National Stress Awareness Month
April is National Stress Awareness Month. In light of the recent collapse of the Baltimore Key Bridge, it is important to recognize the critical role of disaster behavioral health in providing immediate mental health support, education, and resources to promote resilience and aid in the recovery process. The frequency and severity of both natural and human-caused disasters […]
International Long Covid Awareness Day
Today is International #LongCovidAwarenessDay where we acknowledge the unique impacts of Long Covid which can include mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Click the link below to read The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s advisory for more information on symptoms, related conditions, recommended treatments, and how to […]
We Think Twice™ Mental Health for Young Men – Partner Promotional Toolkit
Help young men develop good mental health practices. Share the latest resource from We Think Twice™, designed to encourage self-awareness and offer a set of tools for managing mental health. The new webpage can be found here: https://www.wethinktwice.acf.hhs.gov/mental-health
New Year’s Resolutions: Building Good Mental Health Habits
Date: December 27, 2023 Category: Mental Health By: Anita Everett, M.D. DFAPA, Director of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Happy New Year! By now, the hustle and bustle and stress of the holiday season is behind us. You have probably spent weeks shopping, gift-giving, and visiting with friends and family – mostly time spent focusing […]
An African American Holiday Self-Care Guide
Embark on a transformative holiday journey with our guide tailored to the African American community. Recognizing that the season may evoke emotions of isolation, grief, stress, family dynamics, and trauma, this resource becomes a trusted companion. Offering insightful tips, it encourages self-reflection to uncover individual needs, empowering individuals to navigate the holiday season with resilience […]
NSDUH 2022 Data Available
SAMHSA has just released the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health results, accompanied by a newly offered companion infographic. The 2022 sample size was 71,369 and used multi-mode collection methods in gathering the self-reported data from respondents. Some findings include the following results: Among the 137.4 million (or 48.7%) current alcohol users aged 12 or […]