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Health Information National Trends Survey Brief: E-Cigarettes

National Cancer Institute, June 2020 The latest HINTS Brief, titled “E-cigarette Perceptions and Experimentation Among US Adults”, [protect2.fireeye.com] examines e-cigarette perceptions and whether perceived harm and addictiveness are associated with

The Opioid Crisis and the Black/African American Population: An Urgent Issue

SAMHSA, 2020 This newly released SAMHSA report presents data on the prevalence of opioid misuse and death rates in the Black/African American population; contextual factors and challenges to prevention and

Double Jeopardy: COVID-19 and Behavioral Health Disparities for Black and Latino Communities in the US

SAMHSA, 2020  This SAMHSA briefing looks at recent reports that indicate the current pandemic disproportionately impacts communities of color, compounding longstanding racial disparities. Click here to access this

Trauma, Racism, Chronic Stress and the Health of Black Americans

Office of Behavioral Health Equity, June 3, 2020 Summary Findings: racism and associated trauma and violence contribute to mental health disorders, particularly depressions, anxiety and PTSD, and chronic health conditions

The Trauma Lens of Police Violence against Racial and Ethnic Minorities

Journal of Social Issues, 2017 Police violence against racial and ethnic minorities has been researched through the lens of multiple social science disciplines including psychology. Within psychology, the study of

Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19); What is the VA doing?

US Department of Veteran Affairs, 2020  VA has implemented an aggressive public health response to protect and care for Veterans, their families, health care providers, and staff in the face

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

COVID Video Resources for Families

Lifespan, 2020 The following videos address topics that may be helpful to parents as they teach kids about COVID-19 and navigate time at home. (Videos are in .mp4 format, and

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