National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network, 2020 " Suicide is a major public health concern as it is among the leading cause of death in the United States. Death by suicide and suicide attempts need to be understood with the context...
Prevention Websites
It’s Ok to Not Be Ok Campaign- Naloxone Saves Lives
We’re excited to share a new It’s Ok Not to Be Ok campaign video about lifesaving naloxone, featuring Lily Rivera, Ashley Perry, and Colleen Daley Ndoye of Project Weber/RENEW. Many thanks to Lily, Ashley, and Colleen who were wonderful at communicating this important...
CollegeAIM – Alcohol Intervention Matrix
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, September 2020 CollegeAIM—the College Alcohol Intervention Matrix—is an easy-to-use and comprehensive booklet and website to help schools identify effective alcohol interventions. While there are numerous options for...
Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan
CDC, August 2020 Suicide is a critical public health problem in the Unites States. Despite national, state, and local efforts to reduce suicide, rates continue to increase. A forward-looking effort, built upon new evidence and past accomplishments, is needed to reduce...
Coping with Stress
CDC, July 2020 The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social...
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 people with intellectual and /or developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families,...
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 University and sociologist, Hope Harvey, PhD,...
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 advocate from rural Iowa. Micah candidly shared his journey through mental...
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 questions about how to talk to children about issues of diversity...
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. SAMHSA stands ready to assist in any manner...