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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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.
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 […]
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
New Vignette Series
Reimagining Wellness: Preventing Suicide Among Black Boys A four-part vignette series that addresses this acute trend. These short films feature interviews with experts ― a policymaker, school-based mental health program director, senior social impact advisor, and community capacity building manager ― who share their unique perspectives on improving well-being and reducing mental health disparities […]
Suicide in Black youth – Podcast Series
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
#NPW2021 #PreventionHappensHere
Additional suicide resources.
New SAMHSA Advisories – Januay 2021
SAMHSA has published a series of Advisories based on existing Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs) and Technical Assistance Publications (TAPs). These Advisories summarize updated guidance and recommendations on topics in the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment field. Check them out here.