SAMHSA, September 2023 The SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) helps states, U.S. territories, tribes, and local providers plan for and respond to mental health and substance use–related needs after a disaster. Visit the DTAC webpage to learn more...
Substance Use Prevention/Mental Health Promotion
SAMSHA Recovery Month Toolkit
SAMHSA, August 2023 With the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. Use this Toolkit to learn more about what SAMHSA is doing to support people in recovery and how to share this information with your audiences. The Toolkit is a...
Back to School and Mental Health: Supporting Our Children for a Successful Year Ahead (SAMSHA Blog)
SAMHSA, August 2023 Check out this blog post from SAMHSA to access resources on wellness and encouragement and learn strategies to support children as they begin the school year. To access this post, click here.
Evidence-based Practices Series, Session 1: What are EBPs and why are they important?
The RIPRC, September 2023 This is a recording of Session 1 of Evidence-based Practices (EBPs) Series: What are EBPs and why are they important? The first session set the stage for the training series by defining evidence-based programs (EBPs) and describing why they...
RIPRC’s Underage Drinking Training: A Review of Trends and Evidence-based Solutions for Prevention Strategies
This is a recording of the RIPRC's Underage Drinking Training: A Review of Trends and Evidence-based Solutions for Prevention Strategies, present by Manu Singh-Looney on August 11th, 2023. This training provides a brief review of the most recent data on the prevalence...
Journal Article: Association between cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia stronger in young males than in females
This journal article examines how young males might be particularly susceptible to the effects of cannabis on schizophrenia. Previous research suggests an increase in schizophrenia population attributable risk fraction (PARF) for cannabis use disorder (CUD). However,...
Prevention Specialist Certification Exam Study Guide (Revised January 2024)
The prevention specialist is a behavioral health professional who has demonstrated competency related to alcohol, tobacco and drug use prevention, and who provides services that help individuals, families and communities to develop the capacities needed to achieve...
2022 LGBTQ+ RI Student Survey (RISS) Data Brief
BHDDH, June 2023 The Rhode Island Student Survey (RISS) is a survey of middle and high school students throughout Rhode Island that examines risk and prevalence of youth substance use, mental health, bullying and violence, and school performance. The results of this...
SAMHSA Report on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Behavioral Health
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), June 2023 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released a new data report, Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Behavioral Health: Results from the 2021 and 2022 National...
2022 Rhode Island Student Survey (RISS) – Region 7 Report
BHDDH, RIDOH, and RIDE, June 2023 The Rhode Island Student Survey (RISS) is a collaboration among the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (RI BHDDH), the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), and the Rhode...