"Male suicide is rising at such an alarming rate that it’s been classified as a “silent epidemic.” It’s the seventh leading cause of death for males. That’s a staggering statistic. Drill down into... https://t.co/nJLzmCHiHA
How report on suicide matters. For someone already considering suicide, it may change their thoughts into action when they see detailed suicide-related content, i.e. graphic depictions or method used. #SuicidePrevention guidelines exist to save lives. https://t.co/hsNpkaqwbb
ICYMI:Episode 13 of Straight Talk with @traceymasella focuses on the big topic of Vaping and Adolescence with distinguished guests Denique Weidema-Lewis, Director of Prevention at Positive Directions and @NewCanaanPolice Officer, Jeff Deak. https://t.co/3ahvZJeKw1 @MDSantopietro
“The redirect feature — which will go live at some point Tuesday — was specific to Facebook, but planned in consultation with the recovery advocacy group Facing Addiction and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.” https://t.co/x5Nds1T34G
On May 1, a new law in Maine took effect that makes “substance use disorder” the official term for addiction and drug related behaviors. https://t.co/DfIvrT732O
Congrats to Nicole Martin, @NCHS_CT senior and recipient of the Silver Hill Health Care Scholarship given to a student who is pursuing education in the health care field. Nicole will be attending the Univ of Bridgeport to study forensic psychology. @MDSantopietro@BrezovskyEllen
"Since shows like this and others are likely to continue and expand in number, it is important for parents to learn how to talk to their #teens about them." 13 More Reasons Why: Mystery Teen Drama about #Suicide Prompts Questions: https://t.co/Pq4yHB1daw @MDSantopietro#MHAW2018
Check out this resource to help address the #opioidepidemic.
SAMHSA’s TIP 63 “Medications for Opioid Use Disorder” reviews the use of methadone, naltrexone & buprenorphine to treat people with #opioid use disorder— https://t.co/Y7TFCakN3x #CrisisNextDoor
This week is National Prevention Week 2018!
Each day, SAMHSA will focus on a specific health theme that is important to #prevention. Get involved today! https://t.co/2DttCZVe70 #NPW2018
“Early intervention is essential to improving long-term outcomes for young people with serious mental illness.” @NAMICommunicate is offering Ending the Silence a free program that helps middle & high school students understand mental illness.
https://t.co/qOogiK1rZF #4Mind4Body