Given that the majority of suicide decedents visit primary care in the year preceding death, primary care has been identified as a key setting in which to engage patients at risk for suicide in mental health services. The objective of this research was to identify barriers and facilitators to engagement in mental health services among […]
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis, Treatment, and Telehealth Use in Adults
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that develops during childhood and can last into adulthood. Data from the National Center for Health Statistics Rapid Surveys System collected during October–November 2023 were used to estimate the prevalence of ADHD diagnosis and treatment among U.S. adults. In 2023, an estimated 15.5 million U.S. adults (6.0%) had […]
Resiliencia y Prosperidad: Strengthening Our Workforce and Driving Recovery in Hispanic/Latino communities
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA), Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE) held the “Resiliencia y Prosperidad: Strengthening Our Workforce and Driving Recovery in Hispanic/Latino Communities” webinar on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, this webinar focused on the contributions and achievements of […]
SAMHSA Recovery Month Toolkit
With the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. Use this Toolkit to learn more about what SAMHSA is doing to support people in recovery and how to share this information with your audiences. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in or seeking recovery from mental and […]
Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Resource Tool for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities
This resource guide was compiled by team members from the AANHPI ‘Ohana Center of Excellence on Behavioral Health to provide the community with a collection of resources to better understand and prevent suicide among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Links to Resources: Date: 2024
Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention for African Americans: An Equity-focused Review of Resources
In the United States, suicidality is rising in all ethnic categories (CDC, 2023), but in African American communities it is rising more rapidly and reaching more alarming heights. For example, between 2007 and 2020, Black youth had the fastest-growing suicide rates of all their peers (Johns Hopkins, 2023), and Black youth ages 15-24 are more […]