#MyPreventionStory is a way for us to acknowledge our mental health and substance use and misuse prevention experiences. Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Demetrie Garner, shares his #MyPreventionStory about his challenges with substance use and how he was able to overcome it: Darkness loomed in every corner of my life during active substance use. My use created […]
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2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Results Released
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through SAMHSA, published the findings of the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). This survey provides insights into the experiences of U.S. residents experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. The 2023 NSDUH report features estimates categorized by race, ethnicity, and […]
New Report: Online Health and Safety for Children and Youth: Best Practices for Families and Guidance for Industry
Parents, caregivers, pediatricians, teachers, coaches, and other trusted adults in a child’s life ALL have a critical role in supporting the social and emotional development of children—including the use of social media. The Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force has released a new report with best practices and recommendations: https://www.samhsa.gov/kids-online-health-safety-task-force/kohs-report-safe-internet-use
SAMHSA: New Resource
Issue Brief: Expanding Peer Support and Supporting the Peer Workforce in Mental Health This issue brief offers information to State Mental Health Authorities (SMHA) about the benefits of peer support and inclusion of the peer workforce throughout the behavioral health continuum. The brief highlights current standards and best practices for including peer support workers as […]
More than 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021
Earlier this month, SAMHSA released a press announcement revealing that based on a study published by JAMA Psychiatry, from 2011 to 2021, an estimated 321,566 children in the United States lost a parent to drug overdose, with rates more than doubling during this period. The study, led by researchers at NIH, SAMHSA, and CDC, highlights the disproportionate impact […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA)
This guide was developed for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Technology Transfer Centers (TTC) program and other providers of technical assistance as a resource for individuals working to end the opioid crisis. These individuals include community coalition members, professional treatment providers, recovery support specialists, people with lived experience, policymakers, recovery program […]