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SAMHSA's Wellness Initiative: Wellness Community Power Point Presentation

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A component of SAMHSA's Wellness initiative, this customizable presentation gives an overview of the initiative, and discusses its importance to people living with mental illness or who are recovering from substance use disorders or trauma. It explores the eight dimensions of wellness and how they interconnect.

Publication ID
SMA16-4955
Publication Date
April 2016

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