Led by Thomas E. Freese, Ph.D., co-director for both the UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs and the Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center, our webinar will address: The latest trends in psychoactive substance use among adolescents. Current data about which substances are being used and nationwide trends. Mechanisms of action and the associated impact of each […]
Tobacco product use is the leading cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States. The risks of tobacco product use have been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, with emerging data showing that current and former cigarette smokers are at increased risk of more severe illness from COVID-19. In this webinar, participants will gain […]
The second webinar in this series will focus on Population Health Management, which considers all clients in a population, from low-risk, healthy individuals to high-risk individuals with chronic conditions. This approach requires the capacity to utilize data to pursue a wide range of activities to systematically track and manage health conditions, treatment access and use, […]
This webinar will give a demographic snapshot of the aging population, in addition to discussing the etiologies of cognitive impairment and the differentiation of major cognitive disorders. The webinar will also highlight current and potential best practice clinical approaches to treating those with reversible cognitive impairment. RSVP
To see the Agenda and learn more about the meeting, visit here. Due to COVID-19, the meeting will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Join Meeting.
This a webinar presentation to help us understand the impact of widespread overwhelm in the healthcare field. This webinar will acknowledge the effects of historical, intergeneration, racial, institutional, climate, political, and pandemic trauma. Participants will have the opportunity to: Recognize the signs of personal overwhelm. Learn key strategies toward overwhelm reduction and recovery that are […]
Positive thinking is the mental attitude that focuses on the good in any given situation. How you think, directly influences how you feel, and how you behave. Positive thinking can impact every aspect of your life. Please join Geetha Manikkara, PGY3 for her talk on how Positive Thoughts Improve Mental Health. Please RSVP for attending […]
Mental Health America of Greater Houston’s Integrated Healthcare Initiative is hosting its Understanding Integrated Care series again this Spring, virtually. Learning Objectives: The participant will be able to define integrated health care and list three key elements of integrated care – no matter the model. The participant will be able to discuss the 4 Quadrant […]
Join the National Council for Behavioral Health and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) to learn how the ASAM Criteria standardizes addiction treatment and improves patient care and outcomes. ASAM experts Paul H. Earley, MD, DFASAM, and Jennifer Harrison, PhD, LMSW, CAADC, will join National Council Board Member, Mark Fontaine, MSW, MCAP to discuss […]
This webinar will address sleep within behavioral health treatment: screening for sleep needs; SUD and sleep; behavioral interventions for sleep; and interdisciplinary collaboration. RSVP for webinar
Persons with serious mental illnesses are more likely than others to experience homelessness. Homelessness policies in the U.S. have evolved as research has informed us about the dynamics of homelessness. Federal policies reflect research showing that a relatively small number of people who experience homelessness remain homeless for long periods of time, often because of […]
Telling your story can be healing. It can also inspire systemic and lasting change. Make your voice heard as an advocate for mental health in Texas. Join NAMI Texas and NAMI Central Texas to learn how you can get involved in mental health advocacy and use your personal story to change how mental health is […]
