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Mental Health

Surgeon General’s Latest Advisories

May 2023 This month, the Surgeon General released two new advisories. Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation focuses on the powerful effects of social connection on our health. Social Media and Youth Mental Health examines the current evidence on the impacts of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents, and steps needed to ensure social […]


CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2011-2021

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 […]


SAMHSA’s N-SUMHSS

From SAMHSA National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS), 2021: Data on Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Facilities The N‑SUMHSS is a voluntary annual survey of all active substance use and mental health facilities in the United States, its territories, and D.C. The annual report presents findings on the general profile of […]


May is Mental Health Month

2023 2022 2021 Mental Health Awareness Month [NAMI] #MHAM #NotAlone Mental Health Month [MHA] #mhm2021 #Tools2Thrive


New Funding to Tackle Mental Health Crisis

From SAMHSA Biden-Harris Administration Announces Millions of Dollars in New Funds for States to Tackle Mental Health Crisis Tuesday, October 18, 2022 In addition to nearly $300 million awarded in September for new and existing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, $15 million in new grants will be awarded early next year thanks to the Bipartisan […]


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, […]


#MIAW

Mental Illness Awareness Week 2022 Mental Illness Awareness Week 2021 Mental Illness Awareness Week 2018 Mental Illness Awareness Week 2017 Mental Illness Awareness Week 2016


BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

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