This is a 5-part wellness series EPISODE 15: Gratitude “How To Make Each Day Great.” In this episode, we dive into the power of gratitude as a key facet of wellness. Gratitude isn’t just a warm and fuzzy feeling; it has profound psychological benefits backed by research. Our special guest, Stephanie Bavaro, founder and CEO […]
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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 […]
Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for LGTBTQIA2S+ Youth
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center in partnership with NORC at the University of Chicago, developed a full series of resource guides to help professionals, families, and communities support the mental well-being of the LGBTQIA2S+ youth.
Practical Tools for First Responders
Connecting Communities to Substance Use Services: Practical Tools for First Responders This guide provides practical, evidence-based information that first responder agencies, their partners, and communities can use to implement or expand practices and programs for linking people to substance use services.
Best Practices ~ Reentry
Best Practices for Successful Reentry From Criminal Justice Settings for People Living With Mental Health Conditions and/or Substance Use Disorders This guide examines the types of interventions that support successful reentry for adults with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders who are leaving jail/prison.
Central East MHTTC Event
Early Stage Psychosis: The Basics and Best Practice Updates The Connection Between Heart Disease and Mental Health in the Black Community The Connection Between Quality of Life and Mental Health Managing Emotions During The Holidays In The Black Community Obesity and Lifestyle Medicine: Impact on Mental Health and Diabetes in the Black Community […]
SAMHSA TIP 64: Peer Support
TIP 64: Incorporating Peer Support Into Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services This TIP supports learning about the key aspects, functions, and uses of Peer Support Services (PSS) in recovery from problematic substance use, which will help providers, supervisors, and administrators in SUD treatment programs better understand and respond to these changes. June 2023 Download here.
Fentanyl Bill Passes House
From MedPage House Passes Bill to Address Fentanyl Overdoses — But critics say the HALT Fentanyl Act is the wrong way to approach the problem by Joyce Frieden The House passed a bill Thursday that proponents say is designed to reduce the number of people who become addicted to fentanyl, but opponents say it won’t […]
May 25, 2023 Training Bulletin
Training bulletin, May 25, 2023 “Equity can never become a reality in education if it’s viewed as charity instead of professional obligation.” — Dr. Anthony Muhammad #webinars #trainings #addiction #mentalhealth #Prevention #ATTC #mhttc #PTTC #recovery #mentalillness #opioids #resilience #HIV #substanceusedisorder #disparities #PTSD #hiring #jobopening