BROWN BAG SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETING XVI: RESEARCH NEEDS IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTIVE SERVICES

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) develops evidence-based recommendations for clinical preventive services to improve the health of the U.S. population. When available evidence is insufficient, the USPSTF issues an ‘I’ statement to call for more research. Currently, there are nine ‘I’ statements for substance abuse and mental health preventive services. This session will be facilitated by staff scientists from the NIH Office of Disease Prevention, and provide a forum for discussing research needs and gaps identified by the USPSTF for screening and counseling services related to alcohol and drug use, autism, cognitive impairment, depression, suicide risk, and tobacco use. Discussion topics will include: overview of substance abuse and mental health ‘I’ statements; types of data and study designs needed to address research gaps reflected in these ‘I’ statements; and current NIH funding opportunities that might be used to support new research to fill critical evidence gaps.