Increasing Community Capacity to Respond to Mental Health Crises
A behavioral health crisis is not the inevitable consequence of mental illness. But when one does occur, many factors can contribute, including lack of access to essential services and supports,...
View ArticleThe Value of Peer and Family Support
There are many studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of peer support. For example, research has demonstrated that peer support helps improve the mental health of veterans, makes people reduces...
View ArticleThe Power of Prevention
SAMHSA’s National Suicide Prevention Lifeline answered over 1 million calls in 2013. One of those calls was from a 15-year old named Jackie. Later, after her crisis had passed, she contacted us....
View ArticleRemembering Olmstead
This month, we remember the courage of Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson as we observe the 15th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark civil rights decision in Olmstead v. L.C. After being...
View ArticleLiving in the Now: Mindfulness in Behavioral Health
How many times today have you worried about something that happened days or weeks ago, or something that might happen to you tomorrow? Life is so fast-paced; it can be difficult to live in the moment....
View ArticleDoing More to Save Lives
The number of Americans who die by suicide continues to increase. In 2011, suicide accounted for 39,518 deaths in the United States1. In 2012, an estimated 9 million adults, aged 18 and older, reported...
View ArticleMaking the Most of Mental Illness Awareness Week
In any given year one in five adults aged 18 and older will experience a mental illness. From October 5-11, the nation will recognize Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) to help educate all Americans...
View ArticleLet’s Talk About Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, sometimes called “manic-depressive illness,” is a serious mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. In any given year, it impacts approximately...
View ArticleLet’s Talk About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) usually begins in children aged 12 years and younger, and can continue through adolescence and into adulthood. The National Institute of Mental Health...
View ArticleLet’s Talk About Depression
Depression is a common but serious mental illness. It can impact anyone from children to older adults. About 6.7 percent of all Americans experience major depressive disorder in any given year. Did...
View ArticleSAMHSA Needs Your Help to Improve Community Mental Health Care
SAMHSA is looking for your comments on how to improve mental health care in our communities. Register today for our upcoming listening session. America is facing a critical need for mental health...
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