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August 2004

Mental Health, United States, 2002 Mental Health, United States, 2002 includes 21 chapters organized into six sections: Looking Back, Looking Forward; Supporting Good Decision-Making; Population Dynamics; Insurance for Mental Health Care; Status of Mental Health Services; and National Mental Health Statistics. Brief descriptions are provided below. Evidence-Based Practices: Shaping Mental Health Services Toward Recovery The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and its Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) are pleased to introduce six Evidence-Based Practice Implementation Resource Kits to encourage the use of evidence-based practices in mental health. The Kits were developed as one of several SAMHSA/CMHS activities critical to its science-to-services strategy. We expect to identify additional practices for future Kits. CMHS Program Spotlight: Emergency Mental Health and Traumatic Stress, Disaster Mental Health Programs CMHS disaster mental health programs are conducted by the Emergency Mental Health and Traumatic Stress Services Branch of the Federal Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS). In partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), this Branch of CMHS is responsible for assessing, promoting, and enhancing the resilience of Americans in times of crisis. The Branch disseminates mental health information about disasters and traumatic events in print and on the Internet. Emergency Mental Health and Traumatic Stress Most people who are coping with the aftermath of a disaster have normal reactions as they struggle with the disruption and loss caused by the disaster. They do not see themselves as needing mental health services and are unlikely to request them. Community outreach may be necessary to seek out and provide mental health services to individuals who may be affected by a disaster. CMHS Program Spotlight: School Violence Prevention Untreated conduct disorders can develop into costly adult mental health and societal problems such as delinquency, substance use, and antisocial personality disorder. In 1999, the U.S. Congress set aside $40 million for a program to prevent violence in schools. CMHS is one of three Federal agencies in charge of designing the program and putting it into action. The program is known as the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative (SS/HS). SS/HS activity coordinated by the CMHS Special Programs Development Branch is called the School Violence Prevention Program. National Health Center Week - August 8-14, 2004 National Health Center Week is a weeklong celebration to recognize the service and contributions of community, migrant, homeless, and public housing health centers and to encourage all Americans to participate in activities such as health fairs and screenings, blood drives, public forums, and open houses.