Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s Post

Child trauma occurs more than you may think. SAMHSA’s National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative improves treatment and services for children, adolescents, and families who have experienced traumatic events. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dHi2fS3 #StressAwarenessMonth

SAMHSA is committed to addressing the needs of individuals, including youth, and families with substance use disorders or mental health issues who are experiencing homelessness. https://lnkd.in/ehHJrSSG

This #AlcoholAwarenessMonth, practitioners can learn to screen, diagnose, and treat alcohol use disorders through free and comprehensive trainings, guidance, and clinical mentoring program provided by SAMHSA’s Providers Clinical Support System – Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (PCSS-MAUD). PCSS-MAUD aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, substance use disorder (SUD) counseling professionals to identify and treat individuals using FDA approved medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD). ➡️ Learn more: https://www.pcss-maud.org/ #RecoveryIsPossible

😬🙃🤯😰 April is #StressAwarenessMonth Everyone experiences stress, and sometimes that stress can feel overwhelming. If you need emotional support, help is available at samhsa.gov/find-help

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is a commitment to care, connect, and collaborate. ➡️ Caring about suicide prevention requires a thoughtful strategy and the intersection of prevention, intervention, and postvention supports. ➡️ Connecting to community and culture are key protective factors for health and well- being, including protecting against suicide risk. Connecting with data and research helps inform efforts and approve the ability for effective suicide prevention strategies. ➡️ Carrying out a comprehensive approach relies on collaboration with public and private sector partners, people with suicide-centered lived experience, and people in populations disproportionately affected by suicide and suicide attempts. Visit www.hhs.gov/nssp to learn the ways you can collaborate to achieve meaningful, equitable, and measurable advancement in suicide prevention.

Let's amplify the need for accessible opioid treatment for everyone who needs it. Check out https://findtreatment.gov and take the first step toward recovery. To find help, please visit https://findtreatment.gov/ #RecoveryIsPossible

It’s ok to take a break when you need it. Sometimes life can be hectic—and this can impact our mood. Even so, it’s essential to take time to de-stress and prioritize wellness. If you ever feel overwhelmed, support is available at findsupport.gov

💘 Take care of yourself—because YOU MATTER 💟 If you ever feel like you don’t, if you’re struggling emotionally, or if you just need to talk for extra support, help is available. samhsa.gov/find-help

There is much to be thankful for when living in #recovery, so celebrate your accomplishments If you know someone who may be in need of help on their road to recovery, reach out and give them hope and support. samhsa.gov/recovery #RecoveryIsPossible