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Behavioral health and substance-related disorders affect approximately 20 percent of Americans. Of those with a substance use disorder, approximately 60 percent also have a mental health disorder. These disorders account for a substantial burden of disability, have been associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality from other chronic illnesses, and can be risk factors for death by suicide, incarceration, and homelessness. They can compromise a person's ability to seek out and afford health care, and to adhere to care recommendations.

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Enhancing Care and Services for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: A Workshop

  • July 1 - 2, 2025
  • Workshop
  • Past

On July 1st-2nd, The Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will host a public workshop to address to examine how health and human services structures influence mental health and substance...

Innovations in Pharmacy Training and Practice To Advance Patient Care: A Workshop

  • May 29 - 30, 2025
  • Workshop
  • Past

At a time when workforce challenges affect all healthcare professions, there is an opportunity to examine the full spectrum of pharmacists’ contributions to the healthcare system. Student and staffing...

Applying Neurobiological Insights on Stress to Foster Resilience Across the Lifespan: A Workshop

  • March 24 - 25, 2025
  • Workshop
  • Past

Workshop Details Day 1 - March 24, 2025, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET Day 2 - March 25, 2025, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm ET Workshop Objectives A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering...

Addressing the Impact of Tobacco and Alcohol Use on Cancer-Related Health Outcomes: A Workshop

  • March 17 - 18, 2025
  • Workshop
  • Past

The use of both alcohol and tobacco has independent and synergistic health effects, including links to many different cancers. There is a clear need to better understand the impact of dual use on canc...

Effective Models to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Strategies for Successful and Equitable Abatement Using Opioid Settlement Dollars

  • December 5, 2024
  • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EST)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Please join the National Academies Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders on December 5 for a public webinar on effective models to address mental health and substance use disorders. The w...

Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Fall Membership Meeting

  • November 13, 2024
  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is a virtual Membership Meeting for the Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Members and invited guests will receive an update on current activities and discuss emerging topics rel...

Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Summer Membership Meeting

  • July 11, 2024
  • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is a hybrid Membership Meeting for the Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Members and invited guests will receive an update on current activities and discuss emerging topics rela...

Addressing Workforce Challenges Across the Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: A Workshop

  • July 10 - 11, 2024
  • Workshop
  • Past

On July 10-11, The Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will host a public workshop to address the workforce needs and challenges across the behavioral health continuum. Invited presenta...

Essential Health Care Services Related to Anxiety and Mood Disorders in Women: A Workshop

  • April 29 - 30, 2024
  • Workshop
  • Past

On April 29-30, a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine planning committee will organize and host a public workshop to identify essential health care services related to anxiety an...

Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Membership Meeting

  • March 28, 2024
  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Past

This is a virtual Membership Meeting for the Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Members and invited guests will receive an update on current activities and discuss emerging topics rel...

Community Safety as a Social Determinant of Health: A Workshop

  • December 6 - 7, 2023
  • Workshop
  • Past

This workshop brought together researchers, practitioners, leaders, and others with expertise in violence prevention and promoting community safety to (1) define community safety, (2) examine the land...

988: It is NOT just a number- Webinar #3

  • October 3, 2023
  • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will host the third webinar in the series on 988: it is NOT just a number, with a foc...

Addressing the Rising Mental Health Needs of an Aging Population: A Workshop

  • May 15 - 16, 2023
  • Workshop
  • Past

On May 15-16, a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine planning committee will organize and host a public workshop to explore the current state of mental health care for older adult...

Improving Access to High-Quality Mental Health Care for Veterans: A Workshop

  • April 20 - 21, 2023
  • Workshop
  • Past

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will hold a 1.5 day hybrid (virtual and in-person) public workshop on Improving Access to High-Quality Mental Health Care for Veterans on...

988: It is NOT just a number: Webinar #2

  • January 23, 2023
  • 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (EST)
  • Webinar
  • Past

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will be convening two virtual webinars focusing on challenges and opportunities to su...
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