Browsing by Subject "Substance Misuse"

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    Mental Health, Substance Misuse, and Suicide: Shared Risk and Protective Factors
    (The Center for Health Policy, 2018-06-01) Hilts, Katy; Greene, Marion S.
    Mental illness, substance misuse, and suicide are complex conditions with serious public health implications. Evidence suggests that these disorders often co-occur and share many of the same risk and protective factors. Additionally, certain populations are at an increased risk of developing substance use disorders, mental illness, or engaging in suicidal behaviors. Nationally and in Indiana, several factors, including stigma, an undersized mental health workforce, and limited treatment options, inhibit the effective identification and treatment of these conditions.
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    Social Determinants of Health and Their Impact on Mental Health and Substance Misuse
    (The Center for Health Policy, 2020-01-01) Sanner, Lindsey M.; Greene, Marion S.
    Health and wellbeing are shaped by many factors beyond healthcare and behavioral choices, including conditions that make up our social, economic, and physical environments. These factors are often referred to as social determinants of health (SDoHs). SDoHs not only affect our physical health, but they also can have an impact on a person’s mental wellbeing and substance use. These social determinants of health can be grouped into five major categories: 1. Neighborhood and built environment 2. Health and healthcare 3. Social and community context 4. Education 5. Economic stability To address SDoHs effectively, a “health in all policies” approach that integrates health considerations into policymaking across sectors is essential.