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Can you tell the difference between a mental health myth and fact?
Learn the truth about the most common mental health myths and information to help destigmatize them ➡️ samhsa.gov/mental-health/wha…
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Red Ribbon Week is coming up October 23 – 31. Get involved and help spread the word to every American! Read our message and access helpful resources at: dea.gov/redribbon
#DEARedribbon #RedRibbonWeek #LivingDrugFree
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ALT Tablet screen showing a Red Ribbon Week informational page featuring the DEA seal and a historical photo of Kiki Camarena and the DEA and SAMHSA Red Ribbon Promotion Joint Letter
Listen to SAMHSA’s Communities Talk About Prevention podcast to hear real-life stories from communities across the country that are taking action to prevent substance use—and what they've learned along the way. 👉 youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for helping a family member who is using drugs or dealing with a mental illness, research shows that family support can play a major role in helping a loved one with mental and substance use disorders. samhsa.gov/families
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Veteran mental health matters. Every piece of your well-being matters, too. From managing stress to getting support when you need it, VA has resources to help.
Learn more: MentalHealth.va.gov
Secondhand marijuana smoke can affect people nearby. Understanding the risks can help you make informed decisions and protect those around you.
Learn more: samhsa.gov/substance-use/lea…
Recovery is about taking it one day at a time. Whether it’s a busy day or a quiet day, every step in your journey can bring you closer to living the life you want. #RecoveryIsPossible
Find support and resources, visit samhsa.gov/RecoveryMe
#RecoverMe #MyRecoveryMyJourney
After trauma or disasters, children often look to trusted adults for comfort and stability. Supportive caregiving and trauma-informed care can help young people heal, recover, and thrive.
Learn more: samhsa.gov/child-trauma
🔔 Daily Reminder:
You're strong 💪 You're not alone ❤️ Help is always available
🎃 If you're concerned that you or someone you know may be dealing with mental health or substance use, there are resources available to help samhsa.gov/find-help #RecoveryIsPossible
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This month, Great American Recovery Co-Chair @KathrynBurgum visited Fellowship Recovery Community Organization in Margate, FL, to hear firsthand from individuals in recovery, peer recovery specialists, and community leaders about the importance of stable housing, peer support, and community connections in sustaining long-term recovery.
Through #GreatAmericanRecovery, HHS is committed to elevating the voices of those with lived experience, reducing stigma, and strengthening pathways to lasting recovery.
#RedRibbonWeek is a time to empower and promote drug-free communities. See how Partners in Prevention’s Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute brought students and adults together to explore positive alternatives to substance use: samhsa.gov/communities-talk
Hallucinogens may contribute to ongoing challenges with memory, concentration, mental health, work, school, or relationships. Learn more about the long-term effects of hallucinogen use on the brain and body: samhsa.gov/substance-use/lea…
Menopause can bring added challenges for women with a substance use disorder (SUD) or in recovery. Providers can help by asking about menopause, screening for SUD & connecting women to evidence-based care. Read more: samhsa.gov/blog/why-menopaus…
#MenopauseAwarenessMonth
It's spooky season! 🎃 👻
If you're not feeling festive this season, that's okay. Help is always available if you or someone you know is struggling with #MentalHealth or substance use.
Help yourself and share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help
ALT A Halloween-themed informational poster with illustrated pumpkins, ghosts, and bats. It provides crisis helplines and resources: "988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline" (988 or 988lifeline.org), "Veterans Crisis Line" (Dial 988, press 1), "FindSupport.gov," "SAMHSA's National Helpline" (1-800-662-4357), "FindTreatment.gov," and "Disaster Distress Helpline" (1-800-985-5990). The poster emphasizes that help is available and includes the SAMHSA logo.
The SPRC Lived Experience Initiatives Team is holding 2 office hours sessions in November to provide you with tailored guidance & resources for integrating lived experience in your organization’s or system’s suicide prevention efforts. Learn more: calendly.com/d/dvvg-n5t-b8p
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Hurricane season continues through Nov. 30, and recent tropical activity in the Pacific is a reminder to stay prepared. Build or refresh your emergency kit with food, water and essentials for your household. Find tips from @Readygov at ready.gov/hurricanes.
This #HealthLiteracyMonth, discover resources to help you build health literacy in your community and communicate health information in a way that’s easy to understand and use: odphp.health.gov/our-work/na…
Marijuana use while breastfeeding may expose babies to THC and other chemicals through breast milk. These substances may increase the risk of problems with brain development. Learn more about the risks: samhsa.gov/substance-use/lea…
Asking for help can be scary, but reaching out for help is the best thing you can do for yourself, or a friend.
Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help
Registration is open for the 988 Crisis System Grantee and Partners National Conference!
Join grantees and partners Dec. 15–17 in Washington, DC, to connect, share promising practices and strengthen crisis care nationwide. Register: whova.com/portal/registratio…
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ALT A promotional image for the 988 Crisis System Grantee and Partners National Conference taking place December 15-17, 2026, at the Washington, DC Hilton. The theme is "Improving Connections Across the Continuum." The image includes the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline logo and the SAMHSA logo. There are photos of people interacting and a view of the Washington Monument.