Refocus and Renew - SAMHSA

This document provides a comprehensive overview of strategies and policy priorities for improving treatment, recovery, and whole-person health for adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and youth with serious emotional disturbances (SED). It highlights the persistent gaps in access to care, early mortality, and multisystem involvement for these populations, emphasizing the need for renewed commitment from state leaders and policymakers. The document discusses the importance of integrating physical and mental health care, implementing evidence-based interventions, and improving quality and retention in behavioral health services. It also underscores the value of early intervention and prevention in youth, particularly through coordinated specialty care and cross-system collaboration. Overall, the document calls for systemic changes to enhance the continuum of care and reduce the human and economic costs associated with SMI and SED.

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