Center for Behavioral Health & Well-Being Research

Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life. Prevention can stop problems before they start. Find help: samhsa.gov/find-help #SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth

Prevention works by strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors ― at multiple levels. Visit: samhsa.gov/about/digital-… #SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth

Inclusive care starts with access. Addressing barriers such as stigma, discrimination, costs, and language is essential. Learn more about World Mental Health Day: who.int/campaigns/worl…

Prevention helps us get ahead of challenges. So that individuals, families, and communities can be healthy and thrive. Visit: samhsa.gov/about/digital-… #SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth

📰 PUBLISHED! Dr. Laurie Graham colleagues published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine on factors associated with intimate partner murder-suicide perpetration. Read the article: tinyurl.com/bdh5vtme #UMSSWResearch

🧠 Mental health matters, especially at work. This Suicide Prevention Month, we are calling on organizations to take action and commit to safe, healthier workplaces. Take the pledge ➡️ workplacesuicideprevention.com/take-action/ta…

📆 Tuesday, September 30th from 9 - 11 AM EST, “Effective integration of peer recovery support services within behavioral health programs, " by the Behavioral Health Workforce Integration Service and Education (BHWISE) fellowship program. Register: umaryland.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

This #RecoveryMonth2025, check in with someone in recovery. Ask what brings them joy, what gives their life meaning. Remind them they are not alone. 💕 Explore ways to give support: samhsa.gov/find-support/h…

With most adults spending the majority of their hours at work, employers have an opportunity to create connection, reduce stigma, and promote mental well-being. How can your workplace make a difference? Take the pledge: workplacesuicideprevention.com

Last night, Dr. @JodiJFrey spoke on a panel at @NAMI_Baltimore 42nd Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony on "Baltimore's Paradox: Suicide, Overdose, and the Pain We're Not Talking About."

Check out the full article 👇 🔗 tamh.menshealthnetwork.org/man-therapy-yo… #SmashTheStigma #Upstream #SuicidePreventionMonth #PublicHealth #MentalHealthMatters

Recovery is learning to say, “I need help.” Recovery is hearing someone say, “I’m here.” Ready to start a conversation? 💬samhsa.gov/find-support/h… #RecoveryMonth2025

📣 Workplaces! How you can you advocate for employee health and safety this Suicide Prevention Month? ✅ Check out the Workplace Suicide Prevention National Suicide Prevention Month workplace toolkit. View the daily action plan: workplacesuicideprevention.com/national-suici…

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. We encourage workplaces and leaders to take the pledge: workplacesuicideprevention.com Commit to act now to prevent suicide and take action that will make suicide prevention a health and safety priority at your workplace or professional association.

📝 PUBLISHED! Dr. Laurie Graham and colleagues published in the American Journal of Community Psychology on, "a quasi-experimental evaluation of a youth participatory action research project for opioid prevention." Read the article: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aj… #UMSSWResearch

It's National Suicide Prevention Month, but also today is 988 Day. Regardless of what you are going through, remember that 988 is there for you. Text, call, or chat "988" - it offers 24/7 judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more.

📅 Tuesday, September 16th at 4 PM EST - @NAMI_Baltimore 42nd Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony. See Dr. @JodiJFrey on a panel discussion with other experts speak about mental health, substance use, trauma, and more. Register for this free event: tinyurl.com/3mwxvkec

National Recovery Month is a great time to prioritize care, connection, and healing. ❤️‍🩹 Need help getting started? Go to ➡️ samhsa.gov/find-support/h…

📝 PUBLISHED! Dr. Laurie Graham and colleagues published in Journal of Family Violence on, "A Call for Sexual and Relationship Violence Bystander Intervention Approaches for Adults who Work with Youth." Read the article: link.springer.com/article/10.100… #UMSSWResearch

REMINDER - CEUs Available 📆 Friday, September 5th at 9 AM EST - Continuing Professional Education "Best Practices for Assessing and Responding to Suicide Risk and Response Within Social Work Settings" Webinar by Dr. Jodi J. Frey. Register: tinyurl.com/yc2pfwzh