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Spring 2013, Volume 21, Number 2

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From the Administrator
View from the Administrator: Diverting Youth from the Juvenile Justice System

View from the Administrator
Youth Behavioral Health: Strengthening Families, Schools, Communities

When people with mental health conditions or substance use disorders do not receive the proper treatment and supportive services they need, crisis situations can arise affecting individuals, families, schools, and communities.

SAMHSA In Brief
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, May 9, 2013

National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, May 9, 2013

National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is a key strategy of the Caring for Every Child's Mental Health Campaign by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

National Prevention Week

National Prevention Week, May 12 – 18, 2013

National Prevention Week is a SAMHSA-supported annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues.

Should You Talk to Someone About a Drug, Alcohol, or Mental Health Problem?

Two New SAMHSA Resources Now Available in Spanish

SAMHSA recently published "Should You Talk to Someone About a Drug, Alcohol, or Mental Health Problem?" and "Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster Fact Sheet" in Spanish. Both products are now available on the SAMHSA Store.

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