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National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · 2d

Experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) can lead to serious mental health challenges, including depression and PTSD.

Ensuring access to quality #behavioralhealthcare is essential to help prevent IPV and reduce its lasting effects. www.nabh.org/access-to-care #DVAM2025

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National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · 5d

Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life. Prevention can stop problems before they start. Find help: samhsa.gov/find-help #SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth

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National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · 10d

Explore the NABH Education and Research Foundation’s Workforce Startup Guide! This comprehensive resource highlights potential partner organizations for workforce development, identifies available funding sources and much more. Dive into the guide here: www.nabh.org/wp-content/u...

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National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · 12d

Explore NABH resources designed to support providers, strengthen advocacy, and improve care delivery. From ED triage to workplace safety, our factsheets offer practical tools to advance behavioral healthcare. Learn more: nabh.org/nabh-resourc...

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National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · 17d

Mark your calendars! The 2026 NABH Annual Meeting is set for March 2–4 at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC.

Join #behavioralhealthcare leaders to connect, collaborate, and explore the key challenges and opportunities ahead.
#NABH26

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · 19d

NABH continues to advocate for policies that improve behavioral healthcare, promote mental well-being, and support our mission to enhance the quality of care.

Explore our 2025 advocacy priorities and join us in advancing these critical goals: bit.ly/4jbMzZW

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National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · 23d

Bring creativity into your practice.

This November, NABH member Silver Hill Hospital hosts Improv Training for Psychotherapists, an interactive workshop that uses improvisation to spark new approaches to connection and care.

Details & registration: silverhillhospital.org/community/ev...

Improv Training for Psychotherapists | Silver Hill Hospital

A special workshop focused on reclaiming our own sense of being human and present through an application of exercises from the world of improvisational theater.

silverhillhospital.org

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National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you, Dan Schwartz, for representing NABH at the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence’s 2025 Conference!

Dan joined experts from around the nation to learn the latest on opioid use disorder treatment and emerging best practices.

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · 25d

During #HispanicHeritageMonth, NABH honors the contributions of Hispanic communities and underscores the urgent need for equitable mental health care.

Together, we can break stigma, remove barriers, and expand #AccessToCare for all.

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · 27d

Happy #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek! Let’s come together to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Remember, it’s okay not to be okay. This week, let’s educate ourselves, support one another, and promote open conversations about mental health. #MIAW25

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Oct 3

Bullying can have lasting effects, but we all have the power to make a change. Whether it’s speaking out, supporting those in need, or spreading kindness, every small action can help stop bullying. It's #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth! Let’s foster empathy and promote respect!

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Oct 1

October is #HealthLiteracyMonth, a time to highlight the ability to find, understand, and use health information.

Health professionals can sharpen these skills to help patients make informed decisions.

Learn more: www.cdc.gov/health-liter...

Find Training

Review CDC's online health literacy courses and links to external training for health professionals.

www.cdc.gov

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Sep 30

DYK: 50.2 million American adults consider themselves in recovery? Recovery is REAL and starts in spaces that heal. Find people and places that support your #Recovery goals at samhsa.gov/recovery #RecoveryMonth2025 #YouAreNotAlone

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Sep 26

Real connection can prevent a crisis. Check in on your friends—talk, share a laugh or a resource, and let them know they’re not alone. Learn how 988lifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month #SuicidePreventionMonth #YouAreNotAlone #Wellness #SPM2025

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Sep 24

Looking to expand your clinical toolkit?

NABH member Silver Hill Hospital is hosting Improv Training for Psychotherapists this November, a unique chance to build skills for empathy, flexibility, and presence in therapy sessions.

Learn more and register here: silverhillhospital.org/community/ev...

Improv Training for Psychotherapists | Silver Hill Hospital

A special workshop focused on reclaiming our own sense of being human and present through an application of exercises from the world of improvisational theater.

silverhillhospital.org

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Sep 23

NABH thanks Senator Maggie Hassan, Senator Bill Cassidy, and Representative Brett Guthrie for their work to pass the SUPPORT Act and ensure investment in SUD prevention, treatment, recovery, and first-responder efforts! Learn more here: x.com/SenatorHassa...

Sen. Maggie Hassan on X: "BREAKING NEWS: The SUPPORT Act has been reauthorized and is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. This bipartisan bill will be a landmark investment in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and first responder efforts. https://t.co/GSGiChZXiQ" / X

BREAKING NEWS: The SUPPORT Act has been reauthorized and is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. This bipartisan bill will be a landmark investment in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and first responder efforts. https://t.co/GSGiChZXiQ

x.com

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Sep 22

Save the date: 2026 NABH Annual Meeting will be held March 2–4 at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC.

Join #behavioralhealthcare leaders to connect, collaborate, and explore key challenges and opportunities ahead.
#NABH26

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Sep 17

NABH continues to advocate for policies that improve behavioral healthcare, promote mental well-being, and support our mission to enhance the quality of care.

Explore our 2025 advocacy priorities and join us in advancing these critical goals! bit.ly/4jbMzZW

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National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Sep 15

#HispanicHeritageMonth is a time to celebrate the achievements of Hispanic Americans & increase awareness of the mental health challenges of this community such as stigma, discrimination, & lack of access to quality care. We must continue working to improve their #accesstocare.

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Sep 11

NABH urges that every action in the Make America Healthy Again strategy be guided by sound science.

NABH President and CEO Shawn Coughlin noted: “Differences in prevalence in no way make overdiagnosis and overtreatment ‘empirically evident.’”

Read more: bhbusiness.com/2025/09/10/m...

MAHA Plan Targets Youth Mental Health, Overprescribing, Screen Time

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission is looking to reform children’s behavioral health by targeting overmedicalization, mental health

bhbusiness.com

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Sep 10

It is World Suicide Prevention Day, and the #988Lifeline is here to support you. Talk, text, or chat with a trained crisis counselor anytime, for any reason. #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #YouthMentalHealth 988lifeline.org

988 Lifeline

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…

988lifeline.org

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National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Sep 8

During National Suicide Prevention Week, we’re sharing After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt. This film from Zero Suicide Institute & Parents to Parents offers expert and family guidance to help parents support their child.

Watch here: zerosuicide.edc.org/resources/re...

Parents to Parents: After Your Child's Suicide Attempt | Zero Suicide

zerosuicide.edc.org

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Sep 4

Wellness means making healthy choices that support every part of life including physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and more.

Taking care of yourself is an important part of recovery. Learn more: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope/how-to-ask-for-help #RecoveryMonth #Recovery

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Sep 2

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Learn the warning signs, normalize help-seeking, and let people know there are proven treatments that work. Help is available 24/7: 988lifeline.org/help-yourself #SPM2025 #988Lifeline

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare @nabhbehavioral.bsky.social · Aug 29

NABH is excited to welcome Sarah Steverman, Ph.D., M.S.W. as our new Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Quality & Compliance.

Sarah brings deep experience in behavioral health policy from HHS/ASPE, NIDA, SAMHSA, and more. We look forward to Sarah’s leadership at NABH!

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