October 2021 the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) created this guide. The goal of this guide is to review the literature on prevention of marijuana use among youth, distill the research into recommendations for practice, and provide examples of the ways these recommendations can be implemented. Marijuana use among youth and young […]
Adolescents
Resources for National Hispanic Heritage Month
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families and HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) joins partners in celebrating the achievements and contributions of Hispanics and Latinxs in the United States. During the observance from September 15 through October 15 communities everywhere honors the rich culture of Hispanics/Latinxs and […]
Disaster Behavioral Health Preparedness and Response Resource Guide
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) compiled an amalgam of resources for disaster preparedness and recovery in the Disaster Behavioral Health Preparedness and Response Resource Guide. This resource guide provides available publications and information to learn about the behavioral health impact of disasters and how individuals and communities can build resilience throughout […]
An Afrocentric LGBTQ+ Mental Health Revolution in San Francisco
While there are mental health services in San Francisco for those living in the margins, there is a clear lack of support and resources for assisting the Black community from within the community. Dr. April Silas, Executive Director of the Homeless Children’s Network (HCN), saw this need and developed the Ma’at Program in June of […]
A Guide for Community Partners: Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Members of Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities
In January 2021, the federal government funded 64 state, territorial, and local immunization programs for COVID-19 vaccination efforts and required 10% of funding to support groups at higher risk of COVID19 and under-resourced communities. As immunization programs continue to get funding to support COVID-19 vaccination uptake, the Guide for Community Partners can be used to […]
Mental Health and Substance Use Considerations Among Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, children have experienced major disruptions as a result of public health safety measures, including school closures, social isolation, financial hardships, and gaps in health care access. Many parents have reported poor mental health outcomes in their children throughout the pandemic – in May 2020, shortly after the pandemic began, 29% said their child’s mental or […]