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Summer 2012, Volume 20, Number 2

Celebrating Progress in Behavioral Health 1992-2012: Special Anniversary Issue

Celebrating Two Decades of Progress in the Behavioral Health Field

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This year, SAMHSA is celebrating its 20th anniversary and two decades of progress in the behavioral health field. Since SAMHSA was created in 1992, people with mental and substance use disorders have seen many improvements in their lives. The rise of the consumer and recovery movements has made it possible for individuals to be active participants in their own care and recovery. Read more.


Also In This Issue
Underage Drinking Campaign: Local Communities Take Active Role

Underage Drinking Campaign: Local Communities Take Active Role

This fall, SAMHSA plans to launch "Talk. They Hear You."—its third National Underage Drinking Campaign.
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National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day 2012

National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day 2012

Dance, spoken word, and musical youth performances made in tribute to "Heroes of Hope" set the tone for an evening of celebration and reflection on Wednesday, May 9, for SAMHSA's seventh annual National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.
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Helping Diverse Populations Access Behavioral Health Care

Helping Diverse Populations Access Behavioral Health Care

People from diverse racial and ethnic populations, as well as sexual and gender minority groups, often have trouble accessing quality care for behavioral health problems.
Read more.

Regional Administrators Bring Behavioral Health Nationwide

Regional Administrators Bring Behavioral Health Nationwide

For the first time in its 20-year history, SAMHSA has a presence in each of the 10 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Regional Offices.
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National Prevention Week

National Prevention Week

To help communities become more involved in preventing substance abuse and promoting mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being, SAMHSA celebrated its first National Prevention Week May 20-26, 2012.
Read more.

From the Administrator
Embracing Health IT

View From the Administrator: Moving Forward

As SAMHSA celebrates its 20th anniversary, it's important not only to acknowledge the amazing progress both SAMHSA and the behavioral health field have made but also to look to the future.

New Resources from SAMHSA
SAMHSA Releases Two New Resources

New Resource

Mental Health, United States, 2010 is the latest in a series of publications issued biannually by SAMHSA providing in-depth information regarding the current status of the mental health field.

 

LGBT Resource

LGBT Resource

SAMHSA's Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information & Resource Kit is an important tool that directly supports OBHE's mission to address behavioral health disparities.