Insights

Insights

BHARC Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) provide timely insights into current research, trends, and thought leadership in the behavioral health field. Whether the topic is the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders; research on adolescent mental health; or strategies to address opioid use disorders in women; BHARC SMEs bring the information and resources that the behavioral health community needs.

Peer Recovery Support Services. A Promising Approach to Combat Substance Use Disorders
People with substance use disorders (SUD) are at increased risk for one or more chronic conditions. Co-occurring SUD and mental health disorders have risen among adults ages 18 or older...
Most individuals will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime. According to the CDC, nearly 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one traumatic event. SAMHSA reports that by 16 years old, nearly two-thirds of children have experienced a traumatic event. Traumatic events can include...
A new analysis from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, Seattle, suggests that for young adults aged 15-39, there are no health benefits to drinking alcohol, only harms. The harms they are most likely to experience are injuries.
The Bizzell Group, in partnership with The University of Vermont’s Center on Rural Addiction has produced an interactive educational video for clinicians and practitioners highlighting Contingency Management options for addressing stimulant use disorders.
Epidemics and pandemics. HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. National and global issues affecting people around the world...
Gratitude is a “trending notion” right now, but do people really know what it means to show, express, feel and embrace gratitude. Gratitude is a feeling of...
3 Xanax Addiction Signs to Lookout For Nearly 52 million Americans 18 and...
Why Overdose Awareness Matters More Than Ever International Overdose Aware...
What You Need to Know About PTSD Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) fir...
Raise Your Mental Health Awareness Mental Health Awareness Month each May...