SAMHSA Headlines: Fewer Adolescents Getting Substance Abuse Prevention Messaging

SAMHSA Headlines: Fewer Adolescents Getting Substance Abuse Prevention Messaging

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		www.samhsa.gov • 1‐877‐SAMHSA‐7 (1‐877‐726‐4727)	February 14, 2013
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	News
		Reports Show Fewer Adolescents Getting Substance Abuse Prevention Messaging According to a new SAMHSA report, the percentage of adolescents receiving substance abuse prevention messages from the media fell significantly from 2002 to 2011. A companion SAMHSA report shows that adolescent attitudes about the risk of substances like alcohol and marijuana also changed significantly. Disaster Distress Helpline Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People Affected by Severe Snow Storms in the Northeast SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990) can provide immediate counseling to anyone who needs help in dealing with problems related to Winter Storm Nemo. The Helpline is a 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week resource that responds to people who need crisis counseling after experiencing a natural or manmade disaster or tragedy. Smoking Among U.S. Adults With Mental Illness 70 Percent Higher Than for Adults With No Mental Illness According to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with SAMHSA, 36 percent of adults with a mental illness are cigarette smokers, compared with only 21 percent of adults who do not have a mental illness. SAMHSA Recognizes Team of Behavioral Health Advocates as Champions of Resilience and Recovery SAMHSA has launched the Voice Awards Fellowship Program—a pilot project designed to give consumer/peer leaders in the behavioral health community the skills they need to shape public perceptions of mental health and substance use recovery through storytelling.

	Upcoming Events
		27 FEB Webinar: Guide to Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT): An Introduction to Screening This webinar will introduce health professionals to the use of valid, brief screening tools and determining recommended level of intervention based on level of risk. 28 FEB Webinar: Patient Privacy and Confidentiality in the Changing Health Environment: HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 and Health Care Reform This webinar will discuss the essentials of Federal Regulation 42 CFR Part 2, the interplay between 42 CFR Part 2 and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulation in settings where primary care and substance abuse/mental health services are integrated, and substance abuse documentation and information sharing using electronic health records. For additional background on understanding privacy regulations in the behavioral health field, read SAMHSA News Volume 20, Number 1. 28 FEB Webinar: Peer Involvement in Integrated Physical and Behavioral Health Services: Promoting Wellness Through Recovery-Oriented Care The purpose of this webinar is to outline the principles of recovery-oriented integrated health care and to discuss the roles of peers in integrated health services. 3–6 MAR 26th Annual Children's Mental Health Research and Policy Conference Register to be a part of the national conversation on children's mental health research and policy. This conference brings together more than 500 stakeholders to share information on health, education, and more. Location: Tampa, Florida 8–10 APR National Council for Behavioral Health Conference Registration is open for the 2013 National Council for Behavioral Health Conference. SAMHSA Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration Program grantees are eligible for a discount. Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

	Resources
		¿Deberia usted hablar con alguien sobre un problema relacionado con las drogas, el alcohol o la salud mental? (Should You Talk to Someone About a Drug, Alcohol, or Mental Health Problem?) Spanish Version | English Version Data on Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities 2011 National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS)

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