The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
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Covers a range of Mental Health topics, with a focus on Substance Use, HIV/AIDS, Recovery Support, Prevention, and Medical Treatment. The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the US Department of Health & Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
22h ago
In a 1955 speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously declared that of all forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most “shocking and inhumane.” Yet racial and ethnic health inequities remain pervasive across all state health systems* (PDF | 3.5 MB). Fortunately, with hard work and the passage of time, health equity progress does take root and grow. Indeed, there are significant advances to achieving health equity for African Americans and other marginalized populations ..read more
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
2w ago
From devastating wildfires, tornadoes, and mudslides to mass shootings and terrorist attacks, it’s almost impossible to turn on the news these days without seeing a report about another disaster. Natural and human-caused disasters are increasing in frequency, duration, and severity ..read more
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
1M ago
We’re building on the momentum of SAMHSA’s 20th Prevention Day and looking ahead to National Prevention Week (May 12-18 ..read more
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
1M ago
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health is the Foundation of Life ..read more
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
1M ago
From February 26 through March 3, 2024, we recognize National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a time to recommit to showing compassion for and empowering our fellow Americans impacted by eating disorders. This also is a time to demonstrate our commitment to the early diagnosis and effective treatment of eating disorders ..read more
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
2M ago
Racial and ethnic health inequities remain pervasive across most state health systems ..read more
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
2M ago
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) will work together to invest more than $20 million of SAMHSA funds over the next three years in an initiative to advance health information technology (IT) in behavioral health care and practice settings ..read more
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
4M ago
Happy New Year! By now, the hustle and bustle and stress of the holiday season is behind us. You have probably spent weeks shopping, gift-giving, and visiting with friends and family – mostly time spent focusing on everyone else. Now, with the New Year upon us, it is time to focus on you. As we think of New Year’s resolutions, we naturally reflect on how we can better ourselves and contemplate changes to make that happen ..read more
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
4M ago
In Recognition of Rosalynn Carter, Recovery Champion
Rachel.Bailey Wed, 12/13/2023 - 9:08 am ..read more
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
4M ago
Pathways to Recovery – Highlighting Tribal Recovery Efforts
Carmen.Baldwin Tue, 12/12/2023 - 9:12 am ..read more