Approaching and Treating Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders in Farming and Rural Communities
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Approaching and Treating Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders in Farming and Rural Communities
Part two in a three-part series: Improving Mental Health Service Access for Farming and Rural Communities
This webinar will discuss co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in farming and rural communities. Speakers will outline the prevalence of mental health and substance use co-occurring disorders, linking research to real-world impact of these disorders. Presenters will also touch on the impact of COVID-19 within these communities. Participants will learn how primary care providers can screen and identify signs and symptoms as well as potential treatment plans.
Session Goals
- Co-occurring disorders of mental health condition and substance use.
- How can PCPs screen and address these issues?
- Identify how and why co-occurring disorders may occur and what the signs are.
Trainers
- Maridee Shogren, CNM, DNP
- Rebecca Roller, PsyD, LMFT
Upcoming Session
Providing Mental Health Telehealth Services in Farming and Rural Communities
July 9, 2020 at 11:00 am MT
Additional Resources
The American Psychological Association (APA) and Mental Health Technology Transfer Centers (MHTTC) in Region 5 (Great Lakes) and 8 (Mountain Plains) have identified opportunities to collaborate and disseminate information to better address the mental health needs surrounding the farming and American frontier communities, through psychological science and research.