Miriam Delphin-Rittmon

Feb 5, 2024 | samhsa.gov | Micky Tripathi |Miriam Delphin-Rittmon

Date: February 05, 2024 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) will work together to invest more than $20 million of SAMHSA funds over the next three years in an initiative to advance health information technology (IT) in behavioral health care and practice settings.

Sep 29, 2023 | samhsa.gov | Miriam Delphin-Rittmon

National Suicide Prevention Month is a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, support those who are experiencing or have experienced suicidal thoughts and feelings, and acknowledge the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted by suicide loss. It is also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention, to learn about risk factors and warning signs for suicide, reach out to friends and family members who may be struggling, and promote effective prevention efforts.

Aug 30, 2023 | samhsa.gov | Miriam Delphin-Rittmon

Every August, SAMHSA commemorates Overdose Awareness Week (August 27 to September 2, 2023) and International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31, 2023) to remember the individuals, families, and communities who have all been impacted by overdose.

Jul 27, 2023 | samhsa.gov | Miriam Delphin-Rittmon

Date: July 28, 2023 Categories: Community, Mental Health, Families & Caregivers, Suicide Prevention On June 25, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), providing an unprecedented investment in mental health funding for children and families across the country.

May 30, 2023 | samhsa.gov | Miriam Delphin-Rittmon

Date: May 30, 2023 Categories: LGBTQI+, Mental Health The Britannica Dictionary defines pride as “a feeling that you respect yourself and deserve to be respected by other people.” There is no doubt that for people to achieve wellbeing and thrive, individuals must respect themselves and be respected by others. When one does not respect oneself or does not feel respected by others, their behavioral health is impacted.