SAMHSA News: Dr. McCance-Katz Appointed Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use August 31, 2017 August 30, 2017 Subscribe A quarterly roundup of articles from SAMHSA's continuously updated newsletter. Dr. McCance-Katz Appointed Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use This position was established under the 21st Century Cures Act. The Assistant Secretary will address the behavioral health priorities identified by the Administration. Enhancing Trauma-Informed Approaches in Behavioral Healthcare Learn why it's important to recognize and consider trauma when addressing mental and substance use disorders. Learning Center Brings Research to Practice SAMHSA launched a redesigned NREPP Learning Center to support the use of research to improve behavioral health.
