This publication provides an overview of federal disclosure laws affecting private-sector, employer sponsored group health plans and health insurers. This document is not a comprehensive description of these laws and should not be considered legal advice.

This report compares findings on behavioral health treatment from 1986 to 2014. It reviews spending trends in treatment and use.

Como parte de la Iniciativa de SAMHSA para el Bienestar, esta guía define lo que es el bienestar con relación a la salud conductual, explica las ocho dimensiones del bienestar, y brinda consejos sobre cómo las personas pueden mejorar en cada dimensión.

Explica a los consumidores lo que es el bienestar y cómo afecta a la calidad de vida en general, sobre todo para las personas con trastornos de salud mental. Describe las ocho dimensiones del bienestar y ofrece sugerencias sobre cómo las personas pueden aplicarlas a su propia vida para mejorar su bienestar general.

This report provides an overview of data from the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances program. It presents findings that indicate that systems of care provide services and promote positive outcomes for underserved children and youth within the mental health system.

Lists questions consumers can ask themselves to help them decide whether to seek help for a substance abuse problem, a mental health issue, or both. Urges those who answered "yes" to any of the questions to seek help and lists resources for more information.

A component of SAMHSA's wellness initiative, this handbook defines wellness and presents the eight dimensions of wellness: social, environmental, physical, emotional, spiritual, occupational, intellectual, and financial. It also offers tips for improving oneself in each dimension.

Gives patients information on buprenorphine and medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. Describes addiction and withdrawal, how buprenorphine works, its proper use, its side effects, and how it fits with counseling in the recovery process.

Describes the stages of recovery from alcohol and drug abuse and what to expect after leaving detoxification services. Offers guidance in adjusting to sobriety just after detox and through long-term recovery; discusses legal issues; and lists resources.

This report provides an overview of data from the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances program. It presents findings that indicate that systems of care provide services and promote positive outcomes for underserved children and youth within the mental health system.