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![Cover of Community Engagement: An Essential Component of an Effective and Equitable Substance Use Prevention System](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/community-engagement-essential-component-substance-use-prevention.png?itok=SorSwUFv)
Community engagement is often cited as a tool to improve the health of the community and its members. This guide will review evidence related to leveraging community engagement to support the implementation and scale-up of evidence-based programs and policies.
View Resource![Implementing Community-Level Policies to Prevent Alcohol Misuse](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/community-level-policies-prevent-alcohol-misuse.png?itok=iGNCO6aF)
Alcohol misuse is focused on binge and heavy drinking patterns within a community or at the population level. This guide will serve as a compendium of key policies for the prevention of alcohol misuse that have been identified as evidence-based by robust scientific literature.
View Resource![Adapting Evidence-based Practices for Under-resourced Populations](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/adapting-ebp-under-resourced-populatons.png?itok=o8d0Vqta)
This guide focuses on research supporting adaptations of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for under-resourced populations. Adaptations involve tailoring care, programs, and services to the cultural, social, gender, and demographic contexts of the people served to yield positive outcomes.
View Resource![Addressing Burnout in the Behavioral Health Workforce Through Organizational Strategies](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/addressing-burnout-behavioral-health-workforce.jpg?itok=4zupDJH5)
Burnout is a complex issue resulting from chronic workplace stress that encompasses exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. This guide will highlight organization-level interventions to prevent and reduce burnout among behavioral health workers.
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The Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) advisory will promote implementation of MHATs by targeting the workplace more broadly, from traditional settings to places in the community people go all the time.
View Resource![Advisory: Peer Support Services in Crisis Care](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/peer-support-services-crisis-care.png?itok=nkTNTZMv)
This advisory discusses the role of peer support workers and models of peer support services that are available to assist individuals who are experiencing a crisis. Peer support services are a vital component of crisis care.
View Resource![Practical Tools for Prescribing and Promoting Buprenorphine in Primary Care Settings](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/buprenorphine-practical-tools-primary-care.jpg?itok=vPwy60NK)
This resource provides information to primary care providers and practices on how to implement opioid use disorder treatment using buprenorphine. It identifies common barriers and strategies to overcome them. It documents step-by-step tactics to support buprenorphine implementation.
View Resource![Advisory: Prescription Stimulant Misuse Among Youth and Young Adults PDF Cover](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/prescription-stimulant-misuse-prevention.jpg?itok=9xlmndtT)
This Advisory reviews the evidence on prescription stimulant misuse among youth and young adults. It establishes prescription stimulant misuse as a public health problem, identifies associated risk and protective factors, and provides programs and action steps for stakeholders to prevent misuse.
View Resource![Psychosocial Intervention for Older Adults With Serious Mental Illness](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/psychosocial-interventions-older-adults-smi.jpg?itok=xr7nmxBW)
The guide provides considerations and strategies for interdisciplinary teams, peer specialists, clinicians, registered nurses, behavioral health organizations, and policy makers in understanding, selecting, and implementing evidence-based interventions that support older adults with serious mental illness.
View ResourceThe goal of this guide is to review the literature on prevention of marijuana use among youth, distill the research into recommendations for practice, and provide examples of the ways these recommendations can be implemented.
View Resource![Treating Concurrent Substance Use Among Adults](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/treating-csu-among-adults.jpg?itok=c4fA2zDi)
This guide presents three evidence-based practices that engage and improve outcomes for individuals with concurrent substance use and concurrent substance use disorders.
View Resource![Prevention and Treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among College Students](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/mental-health-college-guide.jpg?itok=wynDnYvm)
This guide presents five evidence-based programs and practices that address the prevention and treatment of common mental health concerns: gatekeeper trainings, mindfulness-based stress reduction, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.
View Resource![Telehealth for the Treatment of Serious Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/PEP21-06-02-001.jpg?itok=eo2ftEQ0)
This guide reviews ways that telehealth modalities can be used to provide treatment for serious mental illness and substance use disorders among adults, distills the research into recommendations for practice, and provides examples of how these recommendations can be implemented.
View Resource![Substance Use Disorders Recovery with a Focus on Employment and Education](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/PEP21-PL-Guide-6%20thumbnail.jpg?itok=uWUVMdxo)
This guide helps health care providers, systems, and communities support recovery from substance use disorders via employment mechanisms. It describes relevant research, examines emerging and best practices, identifies knowledge gaps and implementation challenges, and offers resources.
View Resource![Medication-Assisted Treatment Models of Care for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings: Technical Brief](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/PEP20-06-02-001_1.jpg?itok=-ypyLaK-)
This guide reviews interventions on treating substance misuse and substance use disorders (SUD) in youth with serious emotional disturbances (SED), distills the research into recommendations for practice, and provides examples of the ways that these recommendations can be implemented.
View Resource![Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Emergency Departments](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/use-of-mat-in-er.jpg?itok=dlxzscwv)
This guide examines emerging and best practices for initiating medication-assisted treatment in emergency departments. It also reviews the existing literature and science of the topic, identifies gaps in knowledge, and discusses challenges of implementation.
View Resource![Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/1066535.jpg?itok=dMQiM7-O)
The goal of this guide is to provide interventions to treat for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth. It provides research on implementation and examples of the ways that these recommendations can be implemented.
View Resource![Prevention and Treatment of HIV Among People Living with Substance Use and/or Mental Disorders](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/1008480.png?itok=Fm0cJoSr)
This guide reviews interventions for people living with substance use and mental disorders who are at risk for or living with HIV. Selected interventions are in alignment with goals of the federal “Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America” (EHE) initiative.
View Resource![Community Guide Chapter on Excessive Alcohol Consumption Thumbnail](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/resourceImages/community-guide-ebp.jpg?itok=8O1zfkTH)
This CDC Resource offers Community Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and evidence ratings on regulation of alcohol outlet density, taxes, dram shop liability, sales, electronic screening, and minor sales.
View Resource![Reducing Vaping Among Youth and Young Adults](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/1006099.jpg?itok=LDjx8T8a)
This guide supports health care providers, systems, and communities seeking to prevent vaping. It describes relevant research findings, examines emerging and best practices, identifies knowledge gaps and implementation challenges, and offers useful resources.
View Resource![Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/1006053.jpg?itok=6BC6_lqV)
This guide supports health care providers, systems, and communities seeking to treat stimulant use disorders. It describes relevant research findings, examines emerging and best practices, identifies knowledge gaps and implementation challenges, and offers useful resources.
View Resource![Preventing the Use of Marijuana: Focus on Women and Pregnancy](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/676903.jpg?itok=jVAoOS3t)
This guide supports health care providers, systems, and communities seeking to prevent marijuana use by pregnant women. It describes relevant research findings, examines emerging and best practices, identifies knowledge gaps and implementation challenges, and offers useful resources.
View Resource![Substance Misuse Prevention for Young Adults](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/676901.jpg?itok=ThFT0jY0)
This guide supports health care providers, systems, and communities seeking to prevent substance misuse among young adults. It describes relevant research findings, examines emerging and best practices, identifies knowledge gaps and implementation challenges, and offers useful resources.
View Resource![First-Episode Psychosis and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Guide](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/670357.png?itok=LjWFXQ3I)
The goal of this guide is to review the literature on treating substance misuse and substance use disorders in the context of first-episode psychosis, distill the research into recommendations for practice, and provide examples of the ways that these recommendations can be implemented by first-episode psychosis treatment programs.
View Resource![Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Criminal Justice Settings](/congress117th/20221219221550im_/https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/resource_thumbnail_116_x_150/public/665009.jpg?itok=CFQsxNOi)
This guide focuses on using medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in jails and prisons and during the reentry process when justice-involved persons return to the community. It provides an overview of policies and evidence-based practices that reduce the risk of overdose and relapse.
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