The article provides an in-depth analysis of the latest national data on substance use, mental health issues, and related treatment among the U.S. civilian population aged 12 or older. The report, produced by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), includes findings on tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use, as well as mental health conditions and treatment access disparities. It highlights key trends in nicotine vaping, opioid misuse, and mental health conditions such as major depressive episodes and serious mental illness. The report also covers demographic patterns by age and race/ethnicity, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health issues, and the implications of these findings for public health policy and clinical practice. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for targeted interventions and continued monitoring to address these evolving challenges.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States: Results from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health created by SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in 2024.
Publication Date
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Jul 2024
Course Material Author
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.
Allison Brown holds a BS degree in Criminal Justice with a Psychology focus and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who currently works at a Long-Term Insurance company bringing clinical experience to claim processes. Additionally, she developed and continues to lead the Continuing Education Program for Social Workers and Nurses and often leads complex process improvement projects Prior to this, her primary focus was in mental health and worked in both the outpatient and inpatient settings providing support to adults with mental illness.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for intermediate and above levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Identify key trends in substance use, including alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use, among various age groups in the U.S. population.
Describe the prevalence of mental health conditions such as major depressive episodes, anxiety disorders, and serious mental illness in different demographic groups.
Analyze the relationship between substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, focusing on the impact of these dual diagnoses on treatment needs and outcomes.
Evaluate disparities in treatment access for substance use and mental health disorders based on factors such as race/ethnicity, age, and socioeconomic status.
Discuss the implications of the findings for public health policy, prevention strategies, and clinical practice to enhance treatment engagement and outcomes for individuals with substance use and mental health issues.
Availability
This course is available starting Dec 26th, 2024 and expires Dec 25th, 2034
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Course Creator
Allison Brown, LCSW 149014591 – No relevant financial relationships.
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There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.
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