SBIRT Education by NORC at the University of Chicago

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign helps parents and caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage substance use. The mobile app shows how to turn everyday situations into opportunities to talk with youth about substance use, and equip them with the necessary skills, confidence, and knowledge to start and continue conversations as they grow up. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6DDGXx #SBIRT #prevention

Early prevention is critical. https://lnkd.in/eDJVSFBg #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth #MyPreventionStory

October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of prevention and support those impacted by alcohol and substance use. This month, we come together to inspire action and share resources that are making a difference in communities. Explore the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (SAMHSA)’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Month Toolkit below for valuable tools to support prevention efforts. https://lnkd.in/dFHDUNvd #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth

Data from CDC’s 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey show that transgender students and students questioning if they are transgender students were more likely to experience violence, poor mental health, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and unstable housing, and less likely to feel connected to school than their cisgender peers. Teachers and school staff can support teens by creating safe and supportive environments inclusive of transgender students that help them feel connected to others at school. Explore the full report: https://bit.ly/su7304a6

A good night’s #sleep is essential for children’s #health and development, but childhood sleep patterns may also be linked to future substance use. A new study found that #adolescents were more likely to have consumed alcohol or tried marijuana by age 15 if they went to bed later and slept fewer hours during childhood and adolescence. Read more: https://lnkd.in/edeFCASB #substanceuse #addiction #teens #youth #children #childhood #mentalhealth #alcohol #drugs #marijuana #prevention

Mental health problems and substance use disorders sometimes occur together. Learn about mental health and substance use co-occurring disorders ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gAwmjFYw #MIAW

✍️ Blog post by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Mental Health Tips and Resources for Students Includes valuable tips and resources from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to support student’s mental health, ensuring #students feel safe, and supported. Read here: https://loom.ly/evkqgfg #teens #mentalhealth #youth

As you’re gearing up for 2024 Annual Program Meeting (APM), don’t forget to register for our preconference events. We have preconference institutes and a summit for current students. Registration is still open to attend these events. Check out the full schedule: https://ow.ly/LKvz50TpynH #cswe24

Asking about substance use & discussing its impact can prevent many harmful effects to an adolescent’s developing brain & potential future. Learn the skills to have essential conversations thru the Adolescent SBIRT Curriculum by SBIRT Education by NORC at the University of Chicago. More: sbirt.webs.com/curriculum #SBIRT

National Suicide Prevention Month may be coming to a close, but suicide and mental health resources are always available. Share this with your network! 💙