Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Rolling Submissions

Description

Behavioral health and substance-related disorders affect approximately 20 percent of Americans. Of those with a substance use disorder, approximately 60 percent also have a mental health disorder. These disorders account for a substantial burden of disability, have been associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality from other chronic illnesses, and can be risk factors for death by suicide, incarceration, and homelessness. They can compromise a person's ability to seek out and afford health care, and to adhere to ca...

Eligible Applicants- Unrestricted

Additional Eligibility Information

Open to federal, state, and local government officials; representatives of consumer and family advocacy groups; service providers; payers; policy analysts; researchers; educators; and representatives of relevant professional associations and foundations.

Funding TypeotherCategories of Funding Activity- Behavioral and Social Sciences- Health and Medicine

Grantor Contact InformationAlexandra Andrada, Telephone: (202) 334-3214Grantor Emailaandrada@nas.eduOther Grantor InformaitonThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.

Additional informationThe forum activities may include expert meetings, public workshops, webinars, summary publications, and community engagement strategies. Additional URLs:

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/28583

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/27912

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/27741

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/27340

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/27206

Supporting Linkhttps://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/forum-on-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorders