Increasing Community Capacity to Respond to Mental Health Crises
A behavioral health crisis is not the inevitable consequence of mental illness. But when one does occur, many factors can contribute, including lack of access to essential services and supports,...
View ArticleThe Value of Peer and Family Support
There are many studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of peer support. For example, research has demonstrated that peer support helps improve the mental health of veterans, makes people reduces...
View ArticleThe Power of Prevention
SAMHSA’s National Suicide Prevention Lifeline answered over 1 million calls in 2013. One of those calls was from a 15-year old named Jackie. Later, after her crisis had passed, she contacted us....
View ArticleNational Mental Health Awareness Month 2015
This May, we are marking the observance of National Mental Health Awareness Month with a series of blogs. This is the first. As First Lady Michelle Obama said recently at the launch of the Campaign to...
View ArticleBuilding Faith in Recovery: SAMHSA’s Faith-based and Community Initiatives
I’ve often said that recovery is a faith-based practice. Recovering from behavioral health conditions requires faith that we can overcome incredible odds. Recovery can also be helped by having faith...
View ArticleSupporting Family Members of Loved Ones with Serious Mental Illnesses
The love and support of family is one of the most valuable recovery resources for a person with serious mental illness. However, advocating for a loved one with serious mental illness can be stressful,...
View ArticleSAMHSA Helps People with SMI Get Needed Medications
Have you ever gone to your doctor for a prescription refill and your medication is no longer covered by your private health insurance plan? Or what if your medication was reclassified under a “new...
View ArticleFinding Help for Families and Youth, and Finding Hope on National Children’s...
Viewers of the hit television show “Modern Family” know Reid Ewing as the talented, handsome actor and musician who has a recurring role as Dylan, the boyfriend of one of the show’s core characters....
View ArticleHelping Children Recover and Thrive during National Mental Health Awareness...
Two out of every three children experience a traumatic event by their 16th birthday1. In May, as the nation recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month, we have an opportunity to speak up about...
View ArticleWe Must Turn the Tide on Youth Depression
Depression among youth is a serious problem that is becoming more widespread. According to SAMHSA’s most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), depression is increasing among young...
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