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COVID-19 Resources for People With Disabilities, Families, and Service Providers

The Arc The Arc is greatly concerned about the threat of COVID-19 to people with disabilities, their families, and the workforce that supports them. We are compiling resources to help

Families Doubling up during COVID

August 17, 2020 High unemployment rates during the pandemic and economic uncertainty have led many families to “double-up”—when multiple families or multiple generations share a home. Post-doctoral associate at Cornell

Reflections on the Joker’s Popularity and What America Can Learn From Gotham City’s Mental Health System: An Interview With Micah Howe

Children’s Mental Health Network, September 11, 2020 In the latest episode of The Optimistic Advocate, I had the honor of engaging in conversation with Micah Howe, a dedicated mental health

Talking to Children about Racism, Racial Injustice, and Protests

Strengthening Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (SIDE) Committee, June 2020 The recent events related to the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have given rise to important

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

SAMHSA, 2020 SAMHSA recognizes the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 situation and is providing the following guidance and resources to assist individuals, providers, communities, and states across the country.

Mental Illness Among Older Adults

National Council for Behavioral Health, 2020 Alongside our Board of Directors, National Council for Behavioral Health launched an Interest Group Initiative to give its members the tools, knowledge and networks

Coronavirus, Kids and Signs of Stress

Lifespan, 2020 With the current coronavirus pandemic, your child may experience stress and symptoms of anxiety. Most children will experience mild or intermittent symptoms, such as having days or times

Electronic Cigarettes

CDC, 2020 Get the facts about electronic cigarettes, their health effects and the risks of using e-cigarettes. Click here to access this resource.  

Three Surprising Risks From Vaping

National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2020 We’ve described the risks of vaping (using e-cigarettes like JUUL). Recently, we talked with a scientific expert on vaping and learned some other ways

Preventing the Use of Marijuana: Focus on Women and Pregnancy

SAMHSA, 2019 This guide supports health care providers, systems, and communities seeking to prevent marijuana use by pregnant women. It describes relevant research findings, examines emerging and best practices, identifies