Psychosocial Supports

Counseling, peer support, recovery coaching, self-help groups, and recovery supports that address the social determinants of health.

Guidance on Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics: Older Adults and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Community Settings

The brief is intended primarily for physicians and other prescribers as well as support staff, administrators, and caregivers working with people with dementia and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in community settings. To reduce inappropriate prescribing, this brief reviews non-pharmacologic behavioral approaches and strategies to avoid and reduce prescribing of antipsychotics whenever possible.

Computer-Based Training for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT4CBT)

Uses a self-guided web-based therapy program to help people reduce or stop use of drugs or alcohol as part of comprehensive treatment programs delivered by healthcare professionals. Teaches a variety of CBT skills related to patterns of substance use behaviors, thinking, and decision making; ways to recognize and manage cravings; and actions to avoid using substances.