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March/April 2011, Volume 19, Number 2 
Preventing Suicide on College Campuses

Preventing Suicide on College Campuses

College can be a stressful time, and the numbers bear that out. According to SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, in 2008, young adults age 18 to 25 were more likely that adults age 26 to 49 to have had serious thoughts of suicide. Read more.

Campus Grantees and Media Recommendations


East Tennessee State

How do you reach 15,000 students at a commuter school in a rural area?

University of Guam

There’s a legend behind a SAMHSA-funded suicide prevention program at the Isa Psychological Services.

Boston University

How can revealing secrets help students? BU’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation gathered 1,000 anonymous messages from students to find out Read more.

Media Recommendations

A new set of guidelines is available to help journalists, bloggers, and other writers report safely and responsibly.
  Suicide Prevention  
National Action Alliance & High-Risk Groups

National Action Alliance & High-Risk Groups

Active military and veterans; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth; and American Indians and Alaska Natives are the three new at-risk groups focused on by the Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. Read more.

Attempts Involving Antidepressants

Attempts Involving Antidepressants

Data show that in 2008, 23.0 percent of visits to the ER involved antidepressants and adolescents. For young adults, that number totaled 17.6 percent. Read more.

Is December the Cruelest Month?

Is December the Cruelest Month?

For drug-related suicide attempts, ERs around the country report that December has the highest number of visits by adolescent males and men age 50 and over. Read more.

  April is Alcohol Awareness Month  
From SAMHSA’s Blog

From SAMHSA’s Blog

Thousands of communities across the Nation are hosting events to raise awareness about the consequences of alcohol misuse.

Underage Drinking Prevention Videos

Underage Drinking Prevention Videos

Checked SAMHSA’s YouTube channel lately? More states recently added new videos to raise awareness. Colorado, West Virginia, and Alaska. View Resources list.

  Women & Substance Abuse  
Young Mothers & Cigarettes, Alcohol, & Marijuana

Young Mothers & Cigarettes, Alcohol, & Marijuana

“Adolescents in general are a group at high risk for substance abuse problems. Particularly vulnerable are young mothers age 15 to 19.” See graph.

  Also in this Issue  
Healing Beyond Borders

Healing Beyond Borders

On the international front, the Iraq-SAMHSA Initiative began in 2008 to sponsor teams of Iraqi behavioral health providers. Read more.

Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory

Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory

A SAMHSA Substance Abuse Treatment Advisory is available on “Treating Clients with Traumatic Brain Injury.”


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Recommendations for Media Reporting on Suicide is a newly released set of guidelines to help journalists and bloggers write safely and responsibly about this complex issue.

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  From the Administrator  
SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, J.D. - Suicide Prevention Is Top Priority

Suicide Prevention Is Top Priority

SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, J.D., talks about SAMHSA’s focus on suicide prevention and the need for an ongoing dialogue. Read more.

View the 8 Strategic Initiatives

Read the full text of Leading Change: A Plan for SAMHSA’s Roles and Actions 2011 to 2014.

  Grants  
Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Recent funding opportunities are posted on SAMHSA’s grants page.

Block Grants: Changes Open for Comments

Have a comment on the recent changes to the block grants?

  Art & Prevention  
How Art Can Raise Awareness

How Art Can Raise Awareness

Sam English is an artist in recovery since 1981. A Chippewa Indian, he recently completed a painting commissioned by SAMHSA.

  Awards Season  
PRISM Awards & Voice Awards

PRISM Awards & Voice Awards

Two awards galas honor accurate depictions of mental health and substance abuse issues.

  Children & Trauma  
Children’s Mental Health Day

Children’s Mental Health Day

This year Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day highlights the effects of trauma.

  Statistics & Data  
Inhalants Update

Inhalants Update

Who is huffing? According to new data from SAMHSA, adults are . . .

  National Recovery Month  
Get Ready . . .

Get Ready . . .

Pre-order your toolkit for National Recovery Month! The toolkit includes everything you’ll need to plan a 2011 event. Visit the website.

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