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prisonpolicy.org
60% of youth in custody are diagnosed with ADD or ADHD – compared to just 11% nationally.

Kids need care, not cages.

#ADHDAwarenessMonth
Graph showing the prevalence of diagnoses among youth in confinement: 4% autism spectrum, 27% learning disabilities, 60% ADD or ADHD
October 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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New in @thenation.com from @sean-fogler.bsky.social + Mattea Kramer:
The Homelessness Crisis Under Trump Will Only Get Worse
The Trump administration is counting on us to renounce those living on the streets, while struggling with their mental health or the cost of housing (or both).
www.thenation.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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prisonpolicy.org
Incarceration is not only difficult for someone who comes in with mental health needs, but it creates & exacerbates disconnection, despair, and overall psychological distress.

Prison is basically a mental health crisis in and of itself.

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Infographic with text: In almost 20 years, the number of people who died from suicide in state prisons increased by 85%
September 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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@sean-fogler.bsky.social from our team joined Kim Downey along with Kevin Hyer to talk about recovery, resilience, and a path forward. Give it a listen!

#RecoveryMonth2025 #RecoveryJourney #RecoveryHappens

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Recovery, Resilience, and a Path Forward! [Dr. Sean Fogler and Kevin Hyer]
YouTube video by Stand up (for) Doctors!
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September 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Did you miss our September newsletter in your inbox yesterday?

Head to the link in bio to read!

To get our next newsletter, sign up for our email list: elevyst.com
Elevyst September Newsletter announcement with an orange envelope icon and search bar. Transcribed Text: ELEVYST September Newsletter OUT NOW! Read at the link in bio ELEVYST.COM ELEVYST
September 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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September is National Recovery Month and we are celebrating everyone who has found their version of recovery!

#RecoveryMonth2025 #RecoveryJourney #RecoveryHappens
Poster for National Recovery Month featuring a hand holding a megaphone with text highlighting recovery awareness. Transcribed Text: NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH ELEVYST RECOVERY IS REAL RESTORING EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE
September 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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We are now booking learning experiences and organizational coaching opportunities for Fall 2025 and into 2026!

elevyst.com/contact
An illustration of people discussing indoors with a flip chart, lights, and text about Elevyst's services in substance use coaching. Transcribed Text: ELEVYST OFFERS LEARNING EXPERIENCES + ORGANIZATIONAL COACHING IN SUBSTANCE USE SPACES Customized offerings include: Understanding the current overdose crisis response Understanding harm reduction Understanding substance use stigma Understanding ways to unpack + challenge stigma Understanding person and community-centered solutions Using novel, data-driven strategies to design and implement interventions Creating collaboration to develop + put solutions into practice Creating hope for the future ELEVYST.COM
August 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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"Research on structural stigma and health inequities has grown over the last decade, including how societal institutions, moral frameworks, + social disorder policing create a system of stigma that alienates PWUD + limits their access to harm reduction services.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The role of stigma in impeding implementation of harm reduction services in San Francisco
The United States continues to face an epidemic of drug overdose deaths among people who use drugs (PWUD). Harm reduction services are efficacious int…
www.sciencedirect.com
August 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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By continuing to criminalize and punish people who are houseless, using drugs, and living with mental illness, we continue to harm our families, our friends, our neighbors, and our communities.
Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose and
www.whitehouse.gov
July 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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"The White House says a key national fentanyl overdose prevention grant program, currently underfunded by roughly $140 million, will eventually be fully paid for, but with a catch. The federal money allocated by Congress will now be given out 'in increments' rather than a single annual payment."
White House says U.S. fentanyl overdose programs will be funded 'in increments'
CDC staffers worry $140 million in grants could fail to reach state and local overdose programs. The White House officials say the dollars will arrive but won't say when.
www.npr.org
July 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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In our most recent report, we looked at Pennsylvanian criminal justice workforce respondents’ beliefs around mental health and substance use care. There is overwhelming support for expanded access to mental health services.

Read the report here: elevyst.com/pccd
Image showing survey results about the need for expanded mental health services for the CJS workforce. Transcribed Text: The majority of CJS workforce respondents see a need for expanded access to mental health services. When asked a series of questions to gauge understanding of issues surrounding substance use, 71% of CJS workforce respondents said they agree that substance issues occur more frequently with other mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. Respondents were also asked about what services they believe could prevent people who struggle with drugs and/or alcohol from becoming involved in the system. Overwhelmingly, the most popular response was "more access to mental health treatment providers or services" (71%). 73% said society would become safer through programs designed to help incarcerated people who struggle with drugs, alcohol, and/or mental health issues. Bar chart showing strategies to prevent involvement in the criminal justice system for those with drug/alcohol issues. Transcribed Text: "Which, if any, of the following could meaningfully help prevent those who struggle with drugs and/or alcohol from becoming involved in the criminal justice system?" (Multi-Select) More access to mental health treatment providers or services - 71% Mandated treatment - 51% More access to appropriate medication - 42% More access to supportive housing - 37% Better access to insurance - 36% Less stigma around drug and/or alcohol use - 34% More access to employment - 33% More educational opportunities - 32% Restrictions on the content of social media that minors can view - 14% None of the above - 9%
June 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Did you miss signing up for our June newsletter? We got you.

Read our latest news here: elevyst.com/campaigns/vi...

And don't forget to sign up for our newsletter when you visit elevyst.com
Colorful newsletter announcement with overlapping envelopes and Elevyst branding. Transcribed Text: The Pulse June Newsletter from Elevyst OUT NOW • LINK IN BIO SIGN UP AT ELEVYST.COM ELEVYST
June 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing – a physician explains
"At higher doses, patients stay on treatment longer, use illicit opioids less often, have fewer complications such as hep C, have fewer ER visits & hospitalizations"
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For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing – a physician explains
Doctors had believed that going over the maximum dose of one lifesaving drug could lead to more abuse. But after patients improved with one more pill, they convinced the FDA to change its guidelines.
theconversation.com
May 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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For Mental Health Awareness Month, please read our own Sean Fogler and Mattea Kramer's most recent op-ed.

www.thenation.com/article/soci...
People Across the Political Spectrum Agree: We Need to Address the Country’s Mental Health Crisis
There is surprising agreement among people with divergent political beliefs that it’s time to expand services for those who are struggling.
www.thenation.com
May 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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vitalstrategies.org
Rebuilding trust in public health starts with truly listening to the people we serve. At #WHA78, our event heard how public health communication must evolve in an age of misinformation and mistrust. We must go beyond broadcasting facts and build relationships grounded in empathy and simplicity.
May 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Out now!

Sean Fogler and Mattea Kramer from our team spoke with Burt Cohen of Keeping Democracy Alive about the state of mental health in the U.S., and where there is hope and opportunity for positive change.

Listen here or on Apple or Spotify: keepingdemocracyalive.com
Promotional image for the podcast "Keeping Democracy Alive," featuring a new episode on mental health and national security. Transcribed Text: NEW EPISODE keeping democracy alive with burt cohen Mental Health Essential for National Security with Keeping Democracy Alive FEAT. SEAN FOGLER AND MATTEA KRAMER Listen now Link in bio or on Apple + Spotify
May 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we’re looking at the intersection of mental health and substance use, and how we can tear away the stigma from both.
Illustration of a brain surrounded by colorful flowers with the text “mental health and substance use” around it. Transcribed Text: mental health and substance use RESPONSE IN PA Survey image showing 83% of Pennsylvanians prioritize addressing social issues over increasing policing. Transcribed Text: An overwhelming majority of Pennsylvanians (83%) believe that addressing social problems should be a bigger priority than strengthening social order through more policing and law enforcement. "Which do you think should be the bigger priority in Pennsylvania today?" 83% Addressing social problems such as homelessness, mental health, and substance use disorder 17% Strengthening social order through more policing and greater enforcement of the laws Image with a message about criminal justice workforce opinions on safety and rehabilitation programs, with "ELEVYST" logo. Transcribed Text: That's not all. 73% of criminal justice workforce respondents said society would become safer through programs designed to help incarcerated people who struggle with drugs, alcohol, and/or mental health issues. The image features a bar graph on a white and orange gradient background. The title at the top in large blue text states a survey's focus on services that could prevent drug and alcohol users from becoming involved with the justice system. The most popular response highlighted in bold orange text was "more access to mental health treatment providers or services" at 71%. Below, a bar graph displays responses: "Mandated treatment" (51%) in light green, "More access to appropriate medication" (42%) in orange, "More access to supportive housing" (37%) in pink, "Better access to insurance" (36%) in light blue, "Less stigma around drug and/or alcohol use" (34%) in orange, "More access to employment" (33%) in green, "More educational opportunities" (32%) in light blue, "Restrictions on social media content" (14%) in orange, and "None of the above" (9%) in grey. The Elevyst logo is at the bottom right.
May 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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drugpolicy.org
Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Fentanyl continues to drive overdose. To keep people safe, healthy, and alive, we need to expand health solutions. Learn more about how we can address fentanyl’s harms: drugpolicy.org/issue/reduce... #NFAD2025
April 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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In our most recent report, we examined the beliefs of the general population and those in the criminal justice system workforce in Pennsylvania on fear and distance toward people who use substances, and whether or not they believe someone who uses drugs or alcohol will hide their use.
Text on substance use and social distance with the Elevyst logo and website. Transcribed Text: Substance Use Social Distance & Hiding HIGHLIGHTS FROM SUBSTANCE USE, STIGMA, AND PENNSYLVANIA’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: A LOOK FORWARD ELEVYST WWW.ELEVYST.COM
April 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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One week ago we released our latest report!

Read it here: elevyst.com/pccd
February 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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We'll be highlighting data from our most recent report in the coming weeks.

First up, substance use is common.
Dark blue text on a light gray background with "SUBSTANCE USE ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA" and "ELEVYST" logos. Blue background with white text discussing substance use statistics in Pennsylvania. Includes "ELEVYST" logo and website. Transcribed Text: IT'S COMMON Among the general population, ten percent of respondents across Pennsylvania said they currently use illicit substances such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin, or other drugs, while 6% said they are in recovery from alcohol and/or drug use, and 4% said they currently struggle with drugs and/or alcohol. Three percent said they misuse prescription drugs. Additionally, 27% of respondents said they currently drink alcohol; 27% said they use cigarettes and/or nicotine vapes; and 14% said they use medically prescribed cannabis. Infographic showing a bar chart of Pennsylvanian respondents’ substance use categories. Transcribed Text: PENNSYLVANIAN RESPONDENTS’ PERSONAL SUBSTANCE USE Does not use substances 41% Uses cigarettes and/or nicotine vapes 27% Drinks alcoholic beverages 27% Uses medically prescribed marijuana 14% Uses drugs (e.g., cannabis, cocaine) 10% Struggles with drugs/alcohol 4% Misuses medically prescribed medications 3% Is in recovery 6%
February 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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We are excited to share our latest report, Substance Use, Stigma, and Pennsylvania's Criminal Justice System: A Look Forward.

Read more + interact with the data dashboard here: elevyst.com/pccd
Text reads, "Elevyst Releases New Research: Substance Use, Stigma, and Pennsylvania’s Criminal Justice System: A Look Forward." On a beige rectangle on a green background Text on green background reads, During the summer of 2024, Elevyst set out to understand Pennsylvanians’ experiences with substance use issues, the presence of stigma throughout the state and within the Pennsylvania criminal justice system, and the kinds of interventions and services that could truly assist those who are struggling with drug and/or alcohol use. NEXT ELEVYST Text on green background reads, We are excited to share the extensive results of our efforts in this report. Our aim with this report is to not only share the data we've collected but make our recommendations for changes to public policies to improve the lives of all Pennsylvanians. NEXT ELEVYST Promotional image with the Pennsylvania Capitol dome and text about "Substance Use, Stigma, and Pennsylvania's Criminal Justice System: A Look Forward, February 2025." Transcribed Text: SUBSTANCE USE, STIGMA, AND PENNSYLVANIA'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: A LOOK FORWARD FEBRUARY 2025 ELEVYST Read more at elevyst.com/pccd or head to the link in bio. ELEVYST
February 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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prisonpolicy.org
🚨NEW REPORT: Since 2000, over 50% of all US states have been court-ordered to improve prison medical care

But behind bars, "healthcare" continues to come second to controlling costs and avoiding lawsuits 🧵
https://buff.ly/417P7Rq
Cut-rate care: the systemic problems shaping 'healthcare' behind bars
In correctional healthcare systems, care is secondary to controlling costs and avoiding lawsuits -- a problem plaguing both private and public healthcare delivery. What will it take to get people the…
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February 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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We've been quiet here but hard at work elsewhere.

Looking forward to sharing new things very soon 👀
February 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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prisonpolicy.org
Incarcerated people have more chronic medical conditions than ever

Yet healthcare behind bars is blocked by expensive copays, limited resources, & understaffing – creating a situation in which each year spent in prison takes *2 years* off an individual’s life expectancy
Graph titled: Multiple chronic medical conditions are increasingly common in state & federal prisons
January 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM