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Census data, collected every 10 years, determines your representation in Congress and determines how funds are spent in your community on things like roads, schools, and hospitals. #2020Census
The next decennial census is just around the corner in 2020. Make sure you’re counted! Your responses are confidential. To learn more about the #2020Census, visit 2020census.gov.
Blue skies lie just beyond the clouds of #depression. Depression is highly treatable and there are things you can do today to start feeling better! Read our new blog post for more information. bit.ly/2AZH90M
Adilen Cruz and Maria Guajardo from Thriving Mind South Florida attended the Youth Mental Health Forum today, held by the NFL and Cigna. The goal is to engage in a community dialogue around mental health awareness, education, and stigma reduction. #mentalhealthawareness
Recovery in the Arts will unveil artwork created by individuals receiving mental health services within Miami-Dade. The Gallery Opening is noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 24, in the Rohde Building, 401 NW 2nd Ave, Miami. The exhibit is presented by Fresh Start of Miami-Dade Inc.
Critical point here from @KeithNHumphreys:
The best way to reduce opioid overprescribing isn’t to take them away from patients stuck on high doses.
Far better to start them less often in patients unlikely to need them.
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The Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act affords practitioners greater flexibility in the provision of medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
In 2018, significant increases in suicidality were observed in 18-25 year olds — including suicidal thoughts, plans, & attempts. #NSDUH
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, reach out to the Nat'l Suicide Prevention Lifeline today. @800273TALK#SPM19#BeThere
#WednesdayWisdom: “People living with opioid use disorder deserve better from us as healthcare professionals.”
Read from the Asst. Secy for Mental Health and Substance Use on treating opioid use disorder in America’s communities.
blog.samhsa.gov/2019/04/29/t…
Plaintiffs are winning lawsuits against big pharmaceutical companies, including Johnson & Johnson, who stand accused of stoking the drug epidemic. But despite the progress, the epidemic could still rage for another five to ten years econ.trib.al/fNM5tTd
The frontlines of the #OpioidEpidemic are treatment providers like the New Hope Corps. here in #FL26. Thankful for their work to combat all #opioid addiction, including the shocking 1,027% increase in fentanyl-related deaths in #MiamiDade since 2014.