Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Announces New Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anita Everett

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced its new Chief Medical Officer, Anita Everett, M.D. Dr. Everett will be leading the newly created Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). This office will have five dedicated staff, including an additional medical doctor, and will greatly expand SAMHSA’s ability to provide high-quality, state-of-the-art, evidence-based approaches to advancing the nation’s behavioral health. Working with SAMHSA leadership and staff, the OCMO will provide valuable input into strategic initiatives, policy directions, and legislative issues to ensure that medically researched and clinically approved practices . . .