What is the SAMHSA grant?

SAMHSA grants support programs designed to prevent and treat mental and/or substance use disorders. They also aim to improve access and reduce barriers to high-quality health care for individuals who experience or are at risk for these disorders, as well as for their families and communities.

How is SAMHSA data collected?

SAMHSA collects data through multiple sources and surveys and provides access to public-use data files and documentation to support a better understanding of mental illness and substance use disorders in America.

Can I text SAMHSA?

You can call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or chat. Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

What does Samhsa help with?

SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

What is the most common mental disorder?

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.

Is there a database for mental illness?

The National Database for Clinical Trials Related to Mental Illness (NDCT) is an extensible informatics platform for relevant data at all levels of biological and behavioral organization (molecules, genes, neural tissue, behavioral, social and environmental interactions) and for all data types (text, numeric, image.

What does SMI stand for in mental health?

Serious Mental Illness or SMI is defined by the National Institute of Mental Health as a mental, behavioral or emotional disorder that results in serious functional impairment which substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities.