Protecting the behavioral health and safety of Americans is central to everything we do here at SAMHSA. Preventing the tragic loss of life from suicide is a unique challenge. We have learned that it takes a coordinated effort at all levels, from government to organizations to local communities – down to the individual level. Just […]
mental health, suicide, suicide prevention
It is one thing to hear in the abstract that America suffers from a stubbornly high rate of suicide and suicide attempts. But when it hits home—as it did for me years ago when a young neighbor, struggling with serious mental illness, died from suicide—we realize we have to ask some tough questions. What could […]
mental health, National Action Alliance on Suicide Prevention, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, suicide, suicide prevention, Suicide Prevention Resource CenterOver the past 25 years, CMHS has worked to develop and implement behavioral health treatment, prevention, and recovery support programs for Americans with mental disorders and addictions. Our work will soon get a bigger boost with the appointment of child and adolescent psychiatrist, Justine Larson, M.D., M.P.H., M.H.S. as our new Senior Medical Advisor. Dr. […]
mental health, psychiatry, public health policy, serious mental illness
National Prevention Week is just around the corner. This annual health observance is dedicated to increasing public awareness and action around substance misuse and mental health issues. From May 14-20, communities around the country will celebrate the power of prevention with the theme Making Each Day Count. Since February, excitement for National Prevention Week 2017 […]
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Mental health does not discriminate, whether an adolescent, teen, or young adult. Our youth are involved within communities where they initiate growth, lead and contribute. However, in many cases, some youth face additional challenges which can take a toll on their well-being. Emotional pain can be hard to spot—and even harder to talk about. Today’s […]
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