Understand the Problem

Understand the Problem

Coast to Forest

Before diving into solutions, it is important to understand how mental health and substance use concerns impact our communities.

Each of the following pages provide an overview of relevant information to help inform community mental health promotion and substance use prevention.

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Determinants of Health

Determinants of Health

Health starts where we live, learn, work, and play. Sometimes this is referred to as the "social determinants of health" (SDOH).

Learn about five key areas that impact our mental and physical health.

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Mental Health

Mental Health

This page defines mental health and gives a brief overview of the state of mental health in the United States and Oregon.

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Substance use disorders

Substance Use Disorders

This page defines substance use and gives a brief overview of the state of substance use in the United States and Oregon.

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Co-occurring conditions

Co-Occurring Conditions

Research has found that roughly half of people with a substance use disorder (SUD) will experience a co-occurring mental health disorder at some point in their life and vice versa.

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Fact Sheets

To learn more about specific substances or mental health concerns, please see the our fact sheets.

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Articles

Explore topic-based articles on mental health or substance use that dive deeper into topics discussed on this site.

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Population specific

Though mental health and substance use disorders impact every community, some populations experience these challenges at higher rates.