Missouri Behavioral Health Epidemiology Workgroup
Welcome to the website of the Missouri Behavioral Health Epidemiology Workgroup (MO-BHEW). This group represents state agencies and universities that share an interest in data on substance abuse, mental health, and other behavioral health. The workgroup is supported through funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administraton, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.
Mission and Purpose of the MO-BHEW
- Create a system to collect, monitor, integrate, and analyze substance abuse and mental health data to produce a comprehensive and accurate picture of behavioral health issues in Missouri and our communities
- Disseminate information to state and community agencies, decision-makers, and the public
- Inform and guide behavioral health prevention policy, program development, and evaluation
Meeting Schedule
All meetings are held at the Missouri Department of Mental Health in Jefferson City unless otherwise noted.
- January 18, 2011 — Agenda — Minutes
- February 14, 2011 — Agenda— Minutes
- March 22, 2011 — Agenda— Minutes
- April 19, 2011 — Agenda— Minutes
- June 21, 2011 — Agenda— Minutes
- August 16, 2011 — Agenda— Minutes
- November 8, 2011 — Agenda— Minutes
- February 21, 2012 — Agenda— Minutes
- May 15, 2012 — Agenda
- August 21, 2012
Missouri State/Community Instrument
Community Epidemiological Profiles
MO-BHEW Briefs
- Age of First Use in Missouri (April 2012)
- Marijuana Use in Missouri (March 2012)
- Suicide in Missouri (January 2012)
- Tobacco Use in Missouri (November 2011)
- Underage Drinking in Missouri (October 2011)
- Depression and Substance Use in Missouri Youth (August 2011)
- Drunk Driving in Missouri (July 2011)
- Who in Missouri is Using . . . (April 2011)
- How Does Missouri Compare in . . . (March 2011)
Webinars
Reporting Numbers (Quantitative Data) -- Susan Depue, Ph.D. (March 30, 2012)
Understanding Data -- Susan Depue, Ph.D. (February 17, 2012)
MO-BHEW Presentations
State Epidemiology Outcomes Workgroup Overview -- Susan Depue, Ph.D. (January 18, 2011)
Web-based Data Products: Status Report and County Website -- Randy Smith (February 14, 2011)
Data Querying Website -- Susan Depue, Ph.D. (February 14. 2011)