San Francisco: The Power of Alignment and “Commitment to Change Training” in...
The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) recognizes that trauma and toxic stress are critical public health concerns, with detrimental effects on individuals, agencies and across...
View ArticleThe Power of Language and Portrayals
The old saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” has been chanted for years from one kid to another when harsh words are spoken. But, in reality, words can hurt more...
View ArticleReaching Out to Help
Did you know that 1 in 5 people in the United States has a diagnosable mental health condition? That touches nearly every family in America, including our Latino communities. SAMHSA recently released...
View ArticleTarpon Springs: Putting the “Public” in a Public Health Approach to Trauma
In Tarpon Springs, Florida, volunteers are at the center of efforts to create a trauma-informed community. Citizen involvement is one of the hallmarks of a public health approach. It is also one of...
View ArticleNew Guide for Providing a Trauma-Informed Approach in Human Services
We’re very pleased to announce that the Administration for Children and Families, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Administration for Community Living and the Offices...
View ArticleGuarding our Military’s Behavioral Health
SAMHSA is a proud partner of the National Guard’s Guard Your Health readiness campaign. This month we are pleased to highlight services and support for prevention of substance misuse. The stress of...
View ArticleBehavioral Health Reported to Have Greatest Impact on Overall Health
Mental and substance use disorders take an enormous toll on Americans’ health, longevity and productivity. Collectively, depression, anxiety and mood disorders have the greatest impact on Americans’...
View ArticleMeeting the Growing Need for Behavioral Health Services on Campus
Our nation’s college campuses are experiencing a surge in demand for mental health services. About 1 in 10 incoming freshmen reports feeling depressed frequently. The 2015 Annual Report for the Center...
View ArticleNew Implementation Guide to Aid in Successful Transition from Criminal...
Transition planning can improve health and safety outcomes for individuals with behavioral health conditions who are leaving jails and prisons and moving back into the community. Research has shown...
View ArticleWorld Health Day Highlights a Yearlong Conversation about Depression
We need to talk—about depression. The World Health Organization (WHO), has chosen depression as the focus of this year’s World Health Day on April 7, 2017, The theme is “Depression: Let’s Talk.” For...
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