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Highlights of the 2009 Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) Findings on Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits
"This issue of The DAWN [Drug Abuse Warning Network] Report presents highlights of national estimates of drug-related visits to hospital EDs [emergency department] for 2009, with trends from 2004 to 2009. The findings in this report, including significance tests, are drawn from the DAWN 2009 ED trend tables"
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2010-12-28
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Deployment Supports for Disaster Behavioral Health Responders [video]
From the DTAC [Disaster Technical Assistance Center] Education and Training webpage description: "The goal of the Deployment Supports for Disaster Behavioral Health Responders (27:18) (link is external) podcast is to prepare DBH [Disaster Behavioral Health] responders and their family members for deployment by reviewing pre- and post-deployment guidelines and ways to prepare oneself and one's family members for the stress of deployment and reintegration into regular work and family life. [...] The featured speaker is April Naturale, Ph.D., of SAMHSA's Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC). Dr. Naturale is a traumatic stress specialist with a 25-year history in health/mental health administration. She directed New York's disaster mental health response following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, and spent several years in the Gulf Coast after the large-scale hurricanes that devastated the area. DTAC encourages participation of behavioral health, public health, and other professionals involved in emergency management/disaster response. Feedback is welcome."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Intermediate and Long-Term Behavioral Health Effects of Hurricane Katrina
"In this third issue of the 'Research Bulletin,' we review five articles about the intermediate and long-term negative mental health and substance misuse trends in survivors of Hurricane Katrina to seek an understanding of the lasting impact of large-scale disasters. Our analysis looks at the positive effects of using coping skills and highlights the need to plan better in an effort to mitigate distress and attend to survivors who are displaced or evacuated from their communities and ultimately separated from their social supports as a result of a disaster."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2013-08
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DTAC Supplemental Research Bulletin: Stronger Together: An In-Depth Look at selected Community-Level Approaches to Disaster Behavioral Health
"This issue of the Supplemental Research Bulletin focuses on selected programs and approaches that can be used to help whole communities fare better during and after disasters in terms of behavioral health (mental health and substance use issues). The issue covers resilience-based approaches begun prior to a disaster; the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP); and Psychological Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (PsySTART)."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2016-08
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Behind the Term: Serious Mental Illness
"The terms chronic mental illness, serious mental illness, serious and persistent mental illness, severe and persistent mental illness, and severe mental illness are often used interchangeably; however, the most current terms used to refer to mental disorders requiring routine management are 'serious mental illness' and 'severe and persistent mental illness'. The terms 'serious and persistent mental illness' and 'seriously and persistently mentally ill' evolved from the term 'chronically mentally ill'. However, with recognition that not all forms of serious mental illness are chronic and that persons diagnosed with a serious mental illness can be responsive to treatment, services, and recovery supports, 'chronic' and 'persistent' have been dropped from the federal definition and 'mentally ill' has been replaced by person-first language (i.e., persons with serious mental illness)."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2016
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'Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse': Understanding Who Is at Risk
"The nonmedical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD) has become an increasing public health concern in the United States, with abuse rates rising rapidly since the late 1990s. Yet preventing and reducing prescription drug misuse represents a major challenge for several reasons. First, we know less about the factors that contribute to NMUPD than about those that contribute to other drug use. Also, because of how prescription drugs are made available, these factors may differ from those that are associated with alcohol misuse and illicit drug use. This tool provides a starting point for understanding those factors that the research literature has identified as being associated with NMUPD and its consequences. Understanding these factors can help us assess, plan for, and select interventions designed to address them. The factors included in this tool have been organized according to the socio-ecological model, a multi-level framework that allows us to consider the different contexts in which risk and protective factors exist. This model considers the different contexts and settings with which a person interacts and is based on the premise that we are influenced not only by traits specific to us or what we think and believe, but by our relationships with others, the institutions and communities to which we belong, and the broader society in which those institutions are embedded."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2016-05
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'Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse': Programs and Strategies
"The nonmedical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD) has become an increasing public health concern in the United States, with abuse rates rising rapidly since the late 1990s. Yet preventing and reducing prescription drug misuse represents a major challenge for states and communities, as prescription drugs offer important health benefits, in addition to presenting risks. Prevention strategies, therefore, are often more restrained and less known than those targeting alcohol and illicit drug use; and involve key intermediaries different from those who supply alcohol and other drugs. Moreover, because NMUPD prevention is a relatively new field, few strategies have been subjected to evaluation. This document provides brief summaries of substance abuse prevention strategies and associated programs that have been evaluated to determine their effects on NMUPD. It should be considered a resource for state and community prevention practitioners seeking information on interventions to reduce NMUPD."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2016-05
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'Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse': Overview of Factors and Strategies
"The nonmedical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD) has become an increasing public health concern in the United States, with abuse rates rising rapidly since the late 1990s. Yet preventing and reducing prescription drug misuse represents a major challenge for several reasons. First, we know less about the factors that contribute to NMUPD than about those that contribute to other drug use. Also, because of how prescription drugs are made available, these factors may differ from those that are associated with alcohol misuse and illicit drug use. Another major challenge is the fact that prescription drugs offer important health benefits, in addition to presenting risks. Prevention strategies, therefore, are often more restrained and less known than those targeting alcohol and illicit drug use; and involve key intermediaries different from those who supply alcohol and other drugs. Moreover, because NMUPD prevention is a relatively new field, few strategies have been subjected to evaluation. Building on past and current work at the state and local level, SAMHSA's [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration] Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT) has developed two decision-support tools that highlight factors and strategies associated NMUPD."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2016
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Tips for Survivors: Coping with Anger After a Disaster or Other Traumatic Even
From the Website: "After a disaster, survivors may feel angry about the ways in which the disaster has changed their lives. This tip sheet helps survivors to understand that anger can be a common response to a traumatic event. The tip sheet also includes anger management techniques and where to turn to for help."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2019-08?
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Communicating in a Crisis: Risk Communication Guidelines for Public Officials
From the Preface: "The purpose of this primer is to provide a resource for public officials on the basic tenets of effective communications generally and on working with print, online, broadcast, and social media specifically. The primer is not encyclopedic in nature, but rather an easy-to-use pocket guide on the basic skills and techniques needed for clear and effective communications, information dissemination, and message delivery. This guide focuses on the following areas: [1] A brief orientation and perspective on the media for public officials, including discussion of how the media thinks and works, and on the public as the end-recipient of information; [2] Techniques for responding to and cooperating with the media in conveying information and delivering messages before, during, and after a public health crisis; [3] Tools of the trade of media relations and public communications; [4] Strategies and tactics for addressing opportunities and challenges that may arise as a consequence of communications initiatives."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2019
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Disasters and People with Serious Mental Illness
From the Introduction: "This issue of the 'Supplemental Research Bulletin' focuses on the experiences of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) before, during, and after disasters. In this issue, we use 'individuals with SMI' to refer to individuals with schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, and/or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although individuals with other mental illnesses, such as borderline personality disorder, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, may be considered to have SMI, we limited the mental illnesses we included in our definition within this issue to those mental illnesses most frequently associated with SMI in the disaster behavioral health research literature."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2019-08
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Dialogue [Volume 15, Issue 2]
From the section, In This Issue: "Disasters have the potential to affect the short- and long-term functioning, psychosocial adjustment, health, and the developmental trajectory of children. While all populations are affected during a crisis, children often react differently to disasters than adults and have varying needs before, during, and after disasters. Children are particularly vulnerable to separation from their parent or guardian, disruption of their daily routines, and other adverse events. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, over 5,100 children were separated from their parents. It took up to 8 months for the children to be reunited with their parents. Being prepared in case of a disaster can help limit the risk of separation and speed up recovery. Despite this knowledge, 18 states don't meet basic emergency planning standards for schools and child care and less than half of families have an emergency plan (Save the Children). Disaster behavioral health professionals, communities, and families can take steps to help children prepare for and cope with their reactions to disasters."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2019
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Dialogue [Volume 14, Issue 3-4]
From the section, In This Issue: "The United States is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse each year. According to the Pew Research Center, by 2055, the United States will not have a single racial or ethnic majority. Disaster responders, state planners, and disaster response volunteers need to have strategies and plans in place to work with diverse populations. In addition to the cultural diversity of this country, disaster workers need to understand and address the needs of people with access and functional needs. According to the 2010 United States Census Bureau, about 19 percent of the population (56.7 million people) are living with a disability. [...] This special double issue of The Dialogue focuses on working with special populations before, during, and after a disaster as well as building culturally sensitive disaster behavioral health programs."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2018
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Dialogue [Volume 14, Issue 2]
From the section, In This Issue: "Oftentimes after a disaster, volunteers play a central role in a community's recovery efforts. Medical and behavioral health care professionals want to be helpful and pitch in after a disaster. However, sometimes the outpouring of assistance is more detrimental than helpful when organizations are responding and overwhelmed by competing demands. One way to avoid this is to volunteer with an established organization that assists disaster survivors, such as a National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) member. [...] This issue highlights the outstanding behavioral health disaster response and recovery work of a sample of National VOAD members."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2018
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The Dialogue [Volume 6, Issue 1]
The Dialogue is "a quarterly technical assistance bulletin on disaster behavioral health" produced by the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Disaster Technical Assistance Center. The featured theme of this 2010 issue of "The Dialogue," "features a variety of articles ranging from the challenges of disaster preparedness and the homeless community to an update about how Louisiana is fairing as it wraps up its services." Articles include: "Haiti Response Information"; "Multi-State Disaster Behavioral Health Consortium's Response to the Earthquake in Haiti"; "Louisiana Spirit Hurricane Recovery Program: Bringing Back the Spirit of Louisiana"; "Emergency Preparedness, Homelessness, and Mental Health: Caring for Challenged Populations During a Disaster" and "SAMHSA Launches the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) Online Data Collection and Evaluation System." Links to further educational materials such as webcasts, webinars, conferences, and e-learning courses are included in the "Recommended Reading"; "Conference Highlights" and "Upcoming Meetings" sections.
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2010
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The Dialogue [Volume 9, Issue 1]
The Dialogue is "a quarterly technical assistance journal on disaster behavioral health produced by the SAMHSA [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration] Disaster Technical Assistance Center." The featured theme of this 2013 issue of "the Dialogue" is "Preparedness" and the journal "highlights the work of disaster behavioral health responders." Articles include: "Cross-Cultural Disaster Behavioral Health"; "The Shelter Field Guide: A New Resource for Spontaneous Disaster Shelters" and "The Healing Joplin Mural: Tree of Hope." Links to further educational materials such as webcasts, webinars, conferences, and e-learning courses are included in the "Recommended Resources" and "Upcoming Events" sections.
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2013
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The Dialogue [Volume 8, Issue 1]
This is a "Special Edition" for remembering the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. The Dialogue is "a quarterly technical assistance journal on disaster behavioral health produced by the SAMHSA [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration] Disaster Technical Assistance Center." The featured theme of this 2011 issue of "the Dialogue" is "Preparedness" and the journal "highlights the work of disaster behavioral health responders." Articles include: "It's Been 10 Years Since 9/11/01"; "Remembering Flight 93" and "A Look at Commemorating the Anniversary of 9/11." Links to further educational materials such as webcasts, webinars, conferences, and e-learning courses are included in the "Recommended Resources" and "Upcoming Events" sections.
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2011
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The Dialogue [Volume 8, Issue 3]
The Dialogue is "a quarterly technical assistance journal on disaster behavioral health produced by the SAMHSA [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration] Disaster Technical Assistance Center." The featured theme of this 2012 issue of "the Dialogue" is "Resilience" and the journal "highlights the work of disaster behavioral health responders." Articles include: "Practicing What We Preach: Answering the Call for Responder Self-Care and Resilience"; "Building Individual Resilience: Three Essential Tools" and "Community Resilience and National Health Security: An Overview." Links to further educational materials such as webcasts, webinars, conferences, and e-learning courses are included in the "Recommended Resources" and "Upcoming Events" sections.
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2012
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The Dialogue [Volume 7, Issue 1]
The Dialogue is "a quarterly technical assistance bulletin on disaster behavioral health" produced by the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Disaster Technical Assistance Center. The featured theme of this 2011 issue of "the Dialogue" is to "share strategies and approaches for dealing with escalating anger in disaster survivors; provide us with information about how text messaging has been a successful method to reach survivors, especially teenage survivors, who wouldn't otherwise reach out for help due to stigma; and describe a free training resource for health and behavioral health providers-especially those from rural areas-who are interested in
working with military families.." Articles include: "Understanding, Accepting, and Managing Anger in Disasters"; "Case Study: Opening the Lines of Communication through Text Messaging" and "The Impact of Personal Bias for Providers and Clients." Links to further educational materials such as webcasts, webinars, conferences, and e-learning courses are included in the "Recommended Resources"; "Upcoming Meetings" and "Webinars and Trainings" sections.
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2011
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The Dialogue [Volume 7, Issue 4]
The Dialogue is "a quarterly technical assistance bulletin on disaster behavioral health" produced by the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Disaster Technical Assistance Center. The featured theme of this 2011 issue of "the Dialogue" is "persons with disabilities and other access and functional needs." Articles include: "Effective use of peer crisis counseling in the wake of Hurricanes Andrew
and Floyd"; "People with Access and Functional Needs Will No Longer Be Left
Behind in Emergencies" and "Feel Safer, Be Safer: Using Plain Language in Disaster Preparedness." Links to further educational materials such as webcasts, webinars, conferences, and e-learning courses are included in the "Recommended Resources" and "Upcoming Events" sections.
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2011
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The Dialogue [Volume 8, Issue 2]
The Dialogue is "a quarterly technical assistance journal on disaster behavioral health produced by the SAMHSA [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration] Disaster Technical Assistance Center." The featured theme of this 2011 issue of "the Dialogue" is "Preparedness" and the journal "highlights the work of disaster behavioral health responders." Articles include: "Benign Neglect Imperils Children after a Disaster"; "Disaster Planning for People Experiencing Homelessness" and "The Benefits of Collocating Companion Animals during Disasters." Links to further educational materials such as webcasts, webinars, conferences, and e-learning courses are included in the "Recommended Resources" and "Upcoming Events" sections.
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2011
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The Dialogue [Volume 7, Issue 2]
The Dialogue is "a quarterly technical assistance bulletin on disaster behavioral health" produced by the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Disaster Technical Assistance Center. The featured theme of this 2011 issue of "the Dialogue" is to "highlight an excellent resource created by Sesame Workshop geared to help families talk with children about coping when a loved one dies." Articles include: "Adapting trauma interventions for refugee families"; "Vicarious Trauma" and "Formation of Long-Term Recovery Groups." Links to further educational materials such as webcasts, webinars, conferences, and e-learning courses are included in the "Recommended Resources" and "Upcoming Events" sections.
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2011
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The Dialogue [Volume 7, Issue 3]
The Dialogue is "a quarterly technical assistance bulletin on disaster behavioral health" produced by the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Disaster Technical Assistance Center. The featured theme of this 2011 issue of "the Dialogue" is "to further explore the topic of cultural sensitivity as it relates to tribal communities." Articles include: "One Person's Lessons Learned from Working
with Alaska Native Communities"; "Suicide in Indian Country: The Silent Epidemic" and "Suicide Prevention in Native American Communities." Links to further educational materials such as webcasts, webinars, conferences, and e-learning courses are included in the "Recommended Resources" and "Upcoming Events" sections.
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2011
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The Dialogue [Winter 2007]
"Disaster anniversaries are difficult and can trigger the recurrence or onset of disaster reactions in those affected. This is especially true with the recent 5-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. In addition, the increased media attention surrounding Hurricane Katrina and the release of movies about 9/11/01, such as United 93 and World Trade Center, can add to the stress and trauma. [...] Tell disaster survivors that having some emotional distress responses as the disaster anniversary approaches is very common. Some people report an increase in anxiety, sadness, or other distress symptoms that seem as severe as they were in the immediate days after the event. Then, as if the anniversary is some type of hurdle that gets crossed psychologically, their symptoms recede afterward. Many people even report feeling that they move back to their predisaster emotional state after they get through the anniversary."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2007
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The Dialogue [Winter 2006]
"The behavioral health response to disasters as devastating as the 2005 hurricanes will continue for months and even years. The initial response of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and its partners was discussed in the Fall 2005 issue of The Dialogue. SAMHSA continues to work with States to ensure that mental health and substance abuse assessments and crisis counseling are readily available; longer term issues, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, are planned for; and people with serious mental illnesses or addictive disorders, as well as children with serious emotional disturbances, continue to receive ongoing treatment. The crisis counseling response, in particular, has been extensive. SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services, via an interagency agreement, provides grant support and technical assistance to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP). In addition to the hurricanes' direct toll on the Gulf Coast States, FEMA registrations show that every State and Territory in the country accepted hurricane evacuees. In fact, 29 States have received Immediate Services Program CCP grants to provide services to hurricane victims or evacuees. In comparison, there were six simultaneous CCP grant awards following the events of 9/11."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2006
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The Dialogue [Summer 2006]
"During the past year, the United States of America has experienced an unprecedented number of disasters and emergencies, including the hurricanes that devastated the gulf coast States, school shootings, and suicide clusters. SAMHSA [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration] continues to emphasize the importance of all-hazards disaster behavioral health preparedness. To that end, SAMHSA recently convened a national summit, The Spirit of Recovery: All-Hazards Behavioral Health Preparedness and Response-Building on the Lessons of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, May 22-24, 2006, in New Orleans. Teams from 46 States, 7 Territories, and the District of Columbia came together to assess the progress made on disaster behavioral health plans and to help address existing problems and continued needs, particularly around regional collaboration. The teams consisted of mental health and substance abuse commissioners, disaster behavioral health coordinators, health department staff, and emergency management representatives. Other key participants included voluntary agency leads, consumers and survivors, and members of faith-based and community organizations. Leading organizations, such as the National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse Directors and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, were in attendance, which led to networking opportunities and peer-to-peer communication that had not been previously accomplished."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2006
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The Dialogue [Spring 2006]
"As the aftermath of the 2005 hurricanes continues to create behavioral health needs in the gulf coast States and across the country, SAMHSA [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration] remains focused on providing resources, guidance, and support to aid in the recovery process. As of April 2006, the following efforts have been made: SAMHSA has mobilized more than 800 mental health and substance abuse professionals to provide services to hurricane survivors. SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services is providing grant support and technical assistance to FEMA's Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program. The SAMHSA Suicide Prevention Hotline, 1-800-273-TALK, remains available as a resource for hurricane survivors and their care providers. [...] SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) has released a CD-ROM containing disaster-related substance abuse resources targeted to substance abuse and disaster behavioral health professionals."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2006
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The Dialogue [Summer 2005]
"On May 26, 2004, severe thunderstorms moved across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, producing damaging winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, mudslides, hail, flash flooding, and floods. Much of the State was severely affected, particularly the eastern and central portions. This severe weather system resulted in widespread damage to homes, businesses, agriculture, roads, trees, and bridges. The National Weather Service reported 19 tornadoes. Touchdowns were reported in Fayette, Henry, and Montgomery counties. On May 28, 2004 Governor Ernie Fletch signed an Executive Order of State of Emergency. Another line of severe thunderstorms passed through May 30, 2004. On June 4, 2004, the Governor submitted a request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration, which was granted June 10, 2004. [...] Large numbers of families were displaced in communities with limited rental property. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided travel trailers for short-term housing until more permanent housing could be acquired. This underscored the psychosocial long-term recovery faced by survivors."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2005
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The Dialogue [Spring 2005]
"Upon receipt of the State Capacity Expansion (SCE) Grant from SAMHSA [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration], the Maryland Mental Hygiene Administration (MHA) and the Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration (ADAA) created the position of Coordinator of Disaster & Emergency Services. This position was to work with MHA's Director of Trauma and Disaster Mental Health Services, who had been solely managing disaster-related projects in addition to numerous other trauma treatment programs and activities. Among the duties assigned to the Coordinator was facilitation of integrated and collaborative all-hazards planning for the two separate administrations, both of which are part of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH). Each administration functions independently having its own mission and activities. This created a significant challenge when efforts to accomplish integrated planning were initiated. The needs and mandates of each administration were such that activities directed at enhancing the emergency response abilities of both were undertaken, separately at first."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2005
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The Dialogue [October 2004]
"On July 29-30, 2004, SAMHSA [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration] DTAC [Disaster Technical Assistance Center] staff attended 'Achieving the Promise-Transforming the Mental Health System Through Technical Assistance,' sponsored by SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS). This conference, led by CMHS Director A. Kathryn Power, brought together for the first time all technical assistance (TA) centers currently funded by CMHS. More than 50 centers from across the country attended, and a wide variety of special populations and service areas were represented, including child trauma, Native Americans, the homeless, and older adults. Participants were charged with evaluating how they could best sup- port the vision and goals of the President's New Freedom Commission on transforming the mental health system at the national and local levels. [...] The meeting also presented an immense networking opportunity for the TA centers. Many had never connected and they are now aware of additional resources in the field that can be helpful not only to other TA centers but also to their customers."
United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2004-10
