Issues in Mental Health: Substance Use

  • Lisa Daniel Assistant Professor of Psychology East Texas Baptist University, USA
Keywords: Mental health; concerns; issues; substance use

Abstract

Many mental health issues are of concern to individuals, groups, therapists, evaluators, researchers and society in general. Substance use is one main concern that is growing in the population and is alarming healthcare workers, practitioners, and society at large. Data from SAMHSA, CDC, and other sources are discussed which note recent findings about substance use. Specific suggestions are recommended to increase likelihood of awareness and prevention of substance use disorder.

Published
2022-03-08