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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...

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The 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...

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Reaching 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...

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Tarpon 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...

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New 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...

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Guarding 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...

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Behavioral 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’...

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Meeting 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...

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New 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...

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World 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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