SAMHSA’s Award-Winning Newsletter
March/April 2011, Volume 19, Number 2 

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PRISM Awards: Honoring Accurate Portrayals of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues

Television’s “The Closer,” “The Good Wife,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Breaking Bad,” and “Entourage” as well as the films Black Swan and Winter’s Bone are among the productions nominated for this year’s 15th Annual PRISM Awards.

The awards ceremony will be held on April 28, 2011, at the Beverly Hills Hotel. SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, J.D., will address attendees at the gala.

In collaboration with SAMHSA and FX Network, the Entertainment Industries Council, Inc., produces the nationally televised PRISM Awards to recognize the realistic depiction of substance use, addiction, and mental health issues in film, television, interactive media, music, DVD, and comic book entertainment.

Awards will be handed out for feature films, television series, and performances in these categories.

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VOICE Awards 2011

Save the Date! This year’s Voice Awards will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA.

This year, SAMHSA is putting special emphasis on the impact of trauma and the significant effects it can have on individuals, families and friends, communities, and our Nation. For more information, visit http://www.voiceawards.samhsa.gov.


  Cover Story & Related Articles  
Preventing Suicide on College Campuses

Preventing Suicide on College Campuses

College can be a stressful time, and the numbers bear that out.


  From the Administrator  
Suicide Prevention Is Top Priority

Suicide Prevention Is Top Priority

Suicide prevention is top priority at SAMHSA. Read more.


  Children & Trauma  
Children’s Mental Health

Children’s Mental Health

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day focuses on trauma.


  Grants  
Block Grants: Changes Open for Comments

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

SAMHSA commissioned a painting by Sam English.


  Awards Season  
PRISM Awards & Voice Awards

PRISM Awards & Voice Awards

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


  Suicide Prevention  
National Action Alliance & High-Risk Groups

National Action Alliance & High-Risk Groups

Nat’l Action Alliance’s new task forces, ER reports on antidepressants, drug-related attempts.


  Alcohol Awareness Month  
From SAMHSA’s Blog

From SAMHSA’s Blog

Who’s at risk? Read SAMHSA’s blog. Videos by states on underage drinking.


  Also in this Issue  
Healing Beyond Borders

Healing Beyond Borders

SAMHSA-Iraq Initiative focuses on mental health.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury

An advisory from SAMHSA’s CSAT.


  Statistics & Data  
Inhalants Update

Inhalants Update

Inhalants are dangerous. Who is “huffing”?


  Women & Substance Abuse  
Young Mothers

Young Mothers

Age 15 to 19 is a vulnerable time.


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