Blogs
Episode 27 – The Effect Of COVID On Addiction
The podcast and articles by Dr. Bhatt are intended to be strictly informative, and will not provide any diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or directed medical advice. …
Do I Have A Social Media Addiction?
The internet has made it easier than ever to connect to content, creators, and companions. With so much to do and see online, be it …
Celebrating the 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
By Paolo del Vecchio, MSW; SAMHSA Executive Officer As a person with lived experience of mental illness, addictions, and trauma, I consider July 26 – …
Alcohol, Gambling, And Drug Ad Ban On Youtube
Alcohol, Gambling, And Drug Ad Ban On Youtube On June 14th, 2021, Youtube announced a ban on alcohol, gambling, or prescription drug-related ads on its …
Episode 26 – California Sober
The podcast and articles by Dr. Bhatt are intended to be strictly informative, and will not provide any diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or directed medical advice. …
Episode 25 – Opioid Treatment Medications
The podcast and articles by Dr. Bhatt are intended to be strictly informative, and will not provide any diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or directed medical advice. …
On National HIV Testing Day SAMHSA encourages everyone risk to get tested for HIV
My Test, My Way – My contribution to Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. Kristin Roha, MS, MPH, SAMHSA Public Health Advisor for HIV …
TikTok’s Recovery Community
TikTok has a new recovery community sprouting on its platform. Within the popular app, users are rejecting content that encourages drug use or behavioral disorders. …
Episode 24 – Addiction In Intimate Relationships
The podcast and articles by Dr. Bhatt are intended to be strictly informative, and will not provide any diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or directed medical advice. …
SAMHSA Commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the AIDS Epidemic
By Kristin Roha, MS, MPH, SAMHSA Public Health Advisor for HIV June 5th marks 40 years since the first five cases of what later became …
Episode 23 – Hallucinogens And History
The podcast and articles by Dr. Bhatt are intended to be strictly informative, and will not provide any diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or directed medical advice. …
Millennials At A Higher Risk Of Developing An Addiction
Drug addiction can affect anyone. No one is exempt from risk. Still, unlike Gen X or Baby Boomers, Millennials are more likely to develop a …
One size does not fit all: Appreciating the diversity of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) and the Implications for Mental Health
One size does not fit all: Appreciating the diversity of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) and the Implications for Mental Health | …
Groundbreaking Developments in Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Service Provision
By Anita Everett M.D. DFAPA, Director, Center for Mental Health Services 988: The New National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Number The past several years have marked …
Episode 22 – Involuntary Commitment
The podcast and articles by Dr. Bhatt are intended to be strictly informative, and will not provide any diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or directed medical advice. …
Episode 21 – Social Media Addiction
The podcast and articles by Dr. Bhatt are intended to be strictly informative, and will not provide any diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or directed medical advice. …
Alcohol Misuse Prevention: A Conversation for Everyone
By Dona Dmitrovic, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention The global coronavirus pandemic has forced us to learn new ways of doing many things. Employees …
Current COVID Regulations For Travel
On January 29th, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the outbreak of a mysterious virus spreading in Wuhan, China. At that time, Coronavirus-related pneumonia …
There are ways you can intervene to help prevent someone from acting on thoughts of suicide
Anita Everett M.D. DFAPA, Director, Center for Mental Health Services National suicide rates are rising, and this is especially true for our nation’s youth suicide …
Episode 20 – The Reality Of Relapse
The podcast and articles by Dr. Bhatt are intended to be strictly informative, and will not provide any diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or directed medical advice. …
Doctors More Likely to Prescribe Opioids to Covid ‘Long Haulers,’ Raising Addiction Fears
Covid survivors are at risk from a separate epidemic of opioid addiction, given the high rate of painkillers being prescribed to these patients, health experts …
Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías: Estrategias para posicionar a los jóvenes para posibles carreras de salud conductual
Roxana A. Hernandez, MPH, Shayla C. Anderson, MPH, CHES, Mary Roary, PhD, MBA – Oficina de Equidad en Salud Mental (OBHE) This post was …
National Minority Health Month Spotlight: Strategies to Position Youth for Potential Behavioral Health Careers
By Roxana A. Hernandez, MPH, Shayla C. Anderson, MPH, CHES, Mary Roary, PhD, MBA – Office of Behavioral Health Equity This post was originally …
Episode 19 – Breaking Down Fentanyl
Recovery Worldwide · Episode 19 – Breaking Down Fentanyl The podcast and articles by Dr. Bhatt are intended to be strictly informative, and will not …