Latest Mental Health Articles and Updates presented by Suncoast Psychiatry Stay informed with the latest mental health articles from trusted national organizations, including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the Mental Health Europe, and other respected sources. This page automatically updates with current news, insights, and research on topics like anxiety, depression, substance use, and mental wellness—helping you stay connected to the evolving conversation around mental health. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationSAMHSA Illuminates Paths to SUD Treatment January 5, 2026For many Americans, January is a time to reset and make changes that will improve their quality of life. Here at SAMHSA, the new year also kicks off Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month, our nationwide push to help Americans struggling with alcohol or drug addiction understand that sobriety is within reach and that there […] Christoper D. Carroll, M.Sc., SAMHSA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary; Karran Phillips, M.D., M.Sc., Acting Director, Center for Substance Abuse TreatmentFeeling lonely? You are Not Alone: Tips and Resources for the Holiday Season December 19, 2025The holiday season is often associated with togetherness, celebration, and time spent with family and friends. Yet for many people, this time of year can also bring feelings of loneliness—whether from social isolation or from feeling disconnected even in the presence of others, even during festive gatherings or seasonal celebrations. If that sounds familiar, you […] Christoper D. Carroll, M.Sc., SAMHSA Principal Deputy Assistant SecretaryRelease of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Leveraging the Latest Substance Use and Mental Health Data to Make America Healthy Again July 28, 2025Mental health, substance misuse, addiction, and their related health and social impacts such as overdose and suicide are dynamic and evolving. Art Kleinschmidt, Ph.D., M.B.A., Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Institute of Mental HealthDevelopment of Objective Measures for Use in Pediatric Drug Trials for Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Disorders September 11, 2025This effort aims to stimulate research in a major gap area in pediatric psychopharmacology for psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders, by encouraging the development of objective pediatric central nervous system (CNS) measures that can be incorporated into pharmacologic trials. National Institute of Mental HealthResearch Education Programs for Psychiatry Residents September 11, 2025This is a re-issue of a long-standing R25 program announcement. The overarching goals of this initiative are to: (1) complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs; (2) help recruit individuals with specific specialty or disciplinary backgrounds to research careers in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical […] National Institute of Mental HealthSilvio O. Conte Centers for Basic Neuroscience or Translational Mental Health Research September 11, 2025The purpose of the Conte Centers program is to support interdisciplinary teams of researchers engaged in novel, creative, and integrated experimental approaches to address high-risk, high-impact scientific questions in either basic neuroscience research or in translational research that will significantly advance the state of the science in brain and behavioral research and provide the foundation […] National Institute of Mental Health Mental Health EuropeA vision for Europe: Belgian Health Minister unveils European Health Union priorities January 19, 2024Our reaction: We are looking forward to essential discussions throughout the Belgian Presidency's term, initiating a transformative journey towards a more caring and prepared European Health Union. The post A vision for Europe: Belgian Health Minister unveils European Health Union priorities appeared first on Mental Health Europe. Mental Health EuropeGuidelines on the Right to Vote for Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities in the European Union December 22, 2023Mental Health Europe puts forward guidelines to support the right to vote of persons with psychosocial disabilities in the European Union. The post Guidelines on the Right to Vote for Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities in the European Union appeared first on Mental Health Europe. MargiRecommendations on the European Disability Card December 22, 2023Mental Health Europe puts forward recommendations on how to strengthen the legislative proposal of the European Disability Card. The post Recommendations on the European Disability Card appeared first on Mental Health Europe. Margi Psychology TodayWhy Every Young Man Should Join a Garage Band January 11, 2026Personal Perspective: Creating/joining a "garage band" offers young men (and women) enumerable personal benefits across all spheres of personal and societal functionality. Gary R Simonds MD MS FAANS4 Questions to Help You Avoid Arguments January 11, 2026The key to preventing arguments is knowing when and how to say things, and how to be supportive when your partner is stressed. Four questions to help you build a solid foundation. Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W.Forgiveness Is an Inside Job January 11, 2026Mercy can stop a fight, but forgiveness is what stops the pattern—and the difference matters way more than you think. Yvonne Castañeda, LICSW, MSW Ready to get started?Call or Request an Appointment!Appointment Online Appointment by EmailReturn Home