Headlines: Up to $9.9 Million Available for Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act

May 18, 2017 Subscribe SAMHSA Headlines—Your one-stop source for the latest from SAMHSA. Funding   |    Data   |    Resources   |    Events    |    SAMHSA News Funding Up to $9.9 Million Available for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: State Pilot Grant Program for Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women The purpose of this program is to (1) support family-based services for pregnant and postpartum women with a primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder, including opioid disorders; (2) help state substance abuse agencies address the continuum of care, including services provided to women in nonresidential-based settings; and (3) promote a coordinated, effective, and efficient state system managed by state substance abuse agencies by encouraging new approaches and models of service delivery. Up to $7.8 Million Available To Promote Substance Use Disorder Recovery These grants are designed to help build recovery systems for people with substance use disorders in communities throughout the nation. Data Comparison of Physical Health Conditions Among Adolescents Aged 12 to 17 With and Without Major Depressive Episode The purpose of this report is to examine the association between major depressive episode (MDE), self-rated overall health, and selected health conditions (including asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, obesity, and diabetes) among adolescents in a U.S. nationally representative sample. 1 in 7 Adolescents With Diabetes Experienced a Major Depressive Episode in the Past Year Data from the 2005 to 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health show that about 1 in 11 adolescents aged 12 to 17 had an MDE in the past year. Bronchitis and Pneumonia Related To Major Depressive Episodes Among Adolescents National Survey on Drug Use and Health data indicate adolescents with a past-year MDE were more likely to have had bronchitis and pneumonia in the past year compared to those without MDE. 1 In 5 Female Adolescents Who Were Overweight and Obese Had a Past-Year Major Depressive Episode According to the 2013 to 2015 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health, there was an association between weight and depression among female adolescents aged 12 to 17. Past-Year Major Depressive Episodes More Common Among Adolescents With Asthma According to 2005 to 2014 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health data, adolescents aged 12 to 17 with past-year asthma were more likely to have past-year MDE compared to those without asthma (11.4 vs. 8.8 percent). This pattern held true among adolescents aged 12–13, 14–15, and 16–17. A Day in the Life of Older Adults: Substance Use Facts This issue of The CBHSQ Report presents information about substance use in older adults from several data sources, including information on use of substances, admissions to treatment, and emergency department visits for substance use on a typical or average day. Mental Health Annual Report 2014 This report presents results from the Mental Health Client-Level Data and Mental Health Treatment Episode Set for individuals receiving mental health treatment services in 2014, as well as selected data collection trends for such individuals from 2011 to 2014. Resources Understanding Depression Young Adults This fact sheet gives young adults facts on living with depression, discusses causes and treatment approaches, and provides a list of helpful resources. Understanding Depression Caregiver This fact sheet provides caregivers with a general overview of depression in youth and young adults, gives guidance on how to provide support, highlights recommended treatment approaches, and includes a list of helpful resources. Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Young Adults This fact sheet gives young adults facts on living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, discusses causes and treatment approaches, and provides a list of helpful resources. Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Caregiver This fact sheet provides caregivers with a general overview of obsessive compulsive disorder in youth and young adults, and gives guidance on how to provide support. It also highlights recommended treatment approaches and includes a list of helpful resources. SAMHSA Toolbox SAMHSA has launched a virtual toolbox to guide early childhood leaders in promoting the mental health and school readiness of young children. Events May 22, 2017 Webinar Series: Communities Addressing Trauma and Community Strife Through Trauma-Informed Approaches This monthly webinar series will highlight communities working to improve member resiliency and responsiveness to community incidents. May 22, 2017 Webinar Series: Trauma-Informed Innovations in Crisis Services This monthly webinar series will highlight the innovative work of crisis service providers employing a trauma-informed approach. May 23, 2017 Webinar: The Center of Excellence for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Toolbox—An Introduction for Early Care and Education Programs and Providers This webinar will introduce early care and education providers to the first-of-its kind Toolbox for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation. June 13, 2017 Conference Calls: SOARing Over Lunch In June 2016, SAMHSA's SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Technical Assistance Center began a series of informal monthly calls designed to help support SOAR efforts across the country. Join these conference calls to learn how to implement local steering committees or if you have questions related to SOAR applications. SAMHSA News Subscribe Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt Join With SAMHSA To Promote Children's Mental Health The Olympians shared how they would isolate themselves during periods of depression and what helped them recover.