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SWOK 587: Mental Health /Addictions

A guide to the social work resources available at Heritage University

Reference Works

The language of mental health a glossary of psychiatric terms

Shahrokh, Narriman C.; ebrary, Inc.

c2011

  A historical dictionary of psychiatry

Shorter, Edward.

2005

 

Depression a medical dictionary, bibliography, and annotated research guide to Internet references

Parker, James N.; Parker, Philip M., 1960-

c2003

 

 

 

Book

An A to Z practical guide to emotional and behavioural difficulties

Ayers, Harry., author.; Prytys, Cesia.

 

 

 

Psychology Dictionary

The Online Psychology Dictionary defines and provides examples for over 500 psychology related terms. Click any letter to go to that page.

Data & Statistics

Behavioral Health Barometer

The Behavioral Health Barometer: United States, Volume 6: Indicators as measured through the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services, is one of a series of national, regional, and state reports that provide a snapshot of substance use and mental health in the United States.


CDC Mental Health Data and Statistics
"...resources that provide up-to-date statistics around mental health. However, the list of data tools is not extensive."

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) Data

Statistics related to addiction in the countries of the European Union

HCUP Topical Reports Mental Health

The following reports provide information on various aspects of utilization and spending for hospital-related treatment of mental and substance use disorders.
 

  • A Severity-of-Illness Classification for Mental and Substance-Use Disorders for Use with Hospital Administrative Data (PDF file, 311 KB; HTML)

HCUP Statistical Briefs - Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Monitoring the Future
The Monitoring the Future (MTF) project, begun in 1975, has many purposes. Among them is to study changes in the beliefs, attitudes, and behavior of young people in the United States. In recent years, the U.S. has experienced tremendous changes in public opinion toward such diverse issues as government and politics, alcohol and other drug use, gender roles, and protection of the environment. Much of our current upheaval in attitudes is especially concentrated, and often first seen, in today’s youth. This study focuses on youth because of their significant involvement in today’s social changes and, most important, because youth in a very literal sense will constitute our future society.

 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Data Site

"Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is part of U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. This site provides links to reports, surveys, and program evaluations related to substance abuse and mental health."

 

 

Government Resources

FindTreatment.gov
"Welcome to FindTreatment.gov, the confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories."

PTSD: National Center for PTSD
 We are the world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.

PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. The good news is that there are effective treatments.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 

Congress established the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 1992 to make substance use and mental disorder information, services, and research more accessible.

VA Mental Health (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)

Mental health services and resources webpage from the VA website

Databases

Alcohol Studies Database
1956-2007. Includes alcoholism, alcohol abuse and alcohol use. Indexes books, chapters, reports, audiovisual materials, and articles.

 

SEARCH the PTSDpubs Article Database

The PTSDpubs Database (formerly PILOTS) is an extensive PTSD resource produced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs although it is not limited to literature on PTSD among Veterans.

Medlineplus/smoking

MedlinePlus links to health information from the National Institutes of Health and other federal government agencies. MedlinePlus also links to health information from non-government Web sites. See our disclaimer about external links and our quality guidelines.

Research Reports ANd White Papers

Kourgiantakis T, Sewell K, McNeil S, Logan J, Lee E, Adamson K, McCormick M, Kuehl D. Social work education and training in mental health, addictions and suicide: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open. 2019 Jun 11;9(6):e024659. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024659. PMID: 31189671; PMCID: PMC6576136.
Social workers are among the largest group of professionals in the mental health workforce and play a key role in the assessment of mental health, addictions and suicide. Most social workers provide services to individuals with mental health concerns, yet there are gaps in research on social work education and training programmes. The objective of this scoping review is to examine literature on social work education and training in mental health, addictions and suicide.

The Role of Social Workers in Transforming Mental Health
"he field of mental health has made remarkable strides in terms of research, interventions, and comprehension of various psychological conditions. The development of evidence-based therapies, medications, and innovative approaches has provided a solid foundation for treating mental health issues. However, despite these advancements, the translation of these achievements into tangible improvements in the lives of patients and clients remains challenging."

Policy

Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) "...provides detailed information on a wide variety of alcohol-related policies in the United States at both State and Federal levels.

Center for Public Health Systems Science (CPHSS)
Our mission is to change systems to create healthier communities through research, evaluation, and translation.

We use a range of innovative methods and strategies in three core focus areas: policy & prevention, dissemination & implementation, and systems science.

 

Organizations

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).
We are dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Our Alliance includes more than 700 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need.

 

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
"The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure."

 

 

 

Technology

Online Resources

Behavioral Health Barometer
The Behavioral Health Barometer: United States, Volume 6: Indicators as measured through the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services, is one of a series of national, regional, and state reports that provide a snapshot of substance use and mental health in the United States.

Access educational resources including webinars within the APA Learning Center, free online assessment measures, and fact sheets.

APA Learning Center

APA Members and Non-members alike can complete educational activities within our system to earn CME credit, meet MOC requirements, and learn new skills.

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DSM-5-TR Online Assessment Measures

APA is offering several emerging measures in Section III of DSM–5-TR. Instructions, scoring information, and interpretation guidelines are included. These measures will help further clinical evaluation and research.

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DSM-5-TR Fact Sheets

Download fact sheets that cover changes in the new edition, updated disorders, and general information about the DSM–5.

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DSM-5 Online Assessment Measures

APA is offering several emerging measures in Section III of DSM–5-TR. Instructions, scoring information, and interpretation guidelines are included. These measures will help further clinical evaluation and research.

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DSM-5 Fact Sheets

Download fact sheets that cover changes in the new edition, updated disorders, and general information about the DSM–5.

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OER/OA

Classics in the History of Psychology (free full text)
Developed by Christopher D. Green "... is an effort to make the full texts of a large number of historically significant public domain documents from the scholarly literature of psychology and allied disciplines available."

BMJ Mental Health 
(formerly Evidence-Based Mental Health)A quarterly digest of clinical research relevant to clinicians in mental health. Made available by the BMJ Publishing Group. https://ebmh.bmj.com/

Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
"...provides advanced practice nurses with current research, clinical applications, and knowledge about psychiatric nursing, prescriptive treatment, and education."

Researching

Smoking and Tobacco Use
Commercial tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States.

Evidence-Based Practice

AMH (Addiction and Mental Health Services) Approved Evidence-Based Practices

SAMHSA is committed to improving prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for mental and substance use disorders.

The Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center provides communities, clinicians, policy-makers and others with the information and tools to incorporate evidence-based practices into their communities or clinical settings.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) Kit
This toolkit offers tools to implement the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). ACT offers customized, community-based services for people living with mental illness. The toolkit includes a brochure (English, Spanish), a PowerPoint presentation, and an introductory video.
 

EBP Resource Center (SAMHSA) (free full text)

Formerly called: NREPP National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices. Database of interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental disorders and substance use disorders. https://www.samhsa.gov/ebp-resource-center

BMJ Mental Health 
(formerly Evidence-Based Mental Health)A quarterly digest of clinical research relevant to clinicians in mental health. Made available by the BMJ Publishing Group. https://ebmh.bmj.com/

Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center Produced by SAMHSA. Portal to evidence-based practice sites, guidelines and materials for mental health and drug abuse. https://www.samhsa.gov/resource-search/ebp

Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center
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The Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center provides communities, clinicians, policy-makers and others with the information and tools to incorporate evidence-based practices into their communities or clinical settings.