Beverly Smith, interviews Brandon Johnson, Public Health Advisor & Government Projects Officer | Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
According to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), in 2013, 77 million Americans live in areas that are not adequately served by substance abuse or mental health professionals, the majority of which are rural and remote
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This week, Representative Richard Neal (D-MA-1) has introduced H.R.4097 -- The Medicare Beneficiary Opioid Addiction Treatment Act. The new House bill would require Part D coverage of medication assisted treatment (MAT), including sub-oxone and buprenorphine for seniors with opioid...
Military Track | Addictions Track | Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders Track Impact of Military Culture on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Presented by Katherin Williams, LCMHC, NCC, CTP This presentation will offer participants an opportunity to explore the needs of a special population that can be misunderstood. Participants will learn about service branches, impacts of service on mental health and substance abuse, and the differences between civilian culture and military cultures
Jared is committed to working with diverse populations such as adolescents and adults dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, stress management, substance abuse, racial identity, life transitions, trauma and men's issues
Currently, he serves as a Public Health Advisor at the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the Suicide Prevention Branch at the U.S
John is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a board-approved supervisor Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP)
LMHC, CMHS From Shame to Pride, Christopher Checke, MS LMHC Growing Pains: Understanding Parentification and Cultural Implications, Valerie Kuykendall-Rogers, LPC-S & Aisha Davis, LPC Associate & Tina Thomas, LPC Associate Impact of Military Culture on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Katherin Langone LCMHC, MLADC, NCC, CTP Increasing Connection in the Virtual World, Angel Golson, PhD, LPC-S, NCC & Capri Brooks, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, NCSC KEYNOTE: Finding Inner Peace During Difficult Times with Self-Compassion Practices, Coralis Solomon, PhD, LMHC, NCC KEYNOTE: UNITER: Realism!
Adolescents with a history of exposure to maternal depression have higher rates of major depression and other disorders such as anxiety, conduct disorders and substance abuse disorders. This is of particular concern because depression that begins early in life is associated with a greater severity of illness and a higher risk of suicide and other violent behavior than later onset depression (National Business Group on Health)