In this ground-breaking report, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) highlights the importance of ending so-called "conversion therapy" that purports to change one's sexual orientation or …
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Mental Health Needs Unmet in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy » SPH …
Despite substantial investment in post-disaster mental health, unmet counseling and service needs remain and more targeted outreach efforts are needed, according to a new study co-authored by a School of Public Health …
Kids With Mental Ills Often Treated Solely by Primary Care Doctors …
MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Family doctors and pediatricians are often the sole source of a child's mental health care, particularly for kids suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Mental Health at the Movies | SAMHSA Blog
By: Paolo del Vecchio, M.S.W., Director, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This summer, moviegoers of all ages were treated to films and television shows that …
Experiences of using Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services …
Following a national review of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) by a government taskforce, patient watchdog Healthwatch Derbyshire investigated what people think of the mental health services available for children …