Introduction SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The mission of SAMHSA is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. SAMHSA works to promote the prevention, treatment, and recovery of individuals with mental and substance […]
1. Definition and Conceptualization of Suicidality The concept of suicidality encompasses a broad range of phenomena related to the deliberate act of self-harm intended to result in death. It is not merely the final act of suicide itself, but rather the cumulative process, risk, and preoccupation associated with the desire or intent to end one’s […]
Sexual Harassment Core Definition and Psychological Mechanisms Sexual harassment is fundamentally defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. This […]
Substance Abuse: Prevalence, Prevention, and Treatment Substance abuse, defined as the misuse of illicit drugs and/or alcohol, is a growing problem in the United States. Substance abuse is associated with numerous health complications, including physical and mental health issues, social and economic problems, as well as criminal behavior (Carroll, 2010). This article will discuss the […]