Submitted by Davis Joint Uni... on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 1:16pm This episode is currently not viewable online.
It is well understood that prevention, treatment, and recovery in behavioral health require a multifaceted approach in which individuals, families, schools, and communities all play a vital role. This show will focus on one of these critical sucess factors: families. Whenever a family member - parent or child - is experiencing a mental or substance use health problem, the repsonse should involve the entire family.
Submitted by Davis Joint Uni... on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 1:06pm This episode is currently not viewable online.
The field of behavioral health has increased recognized the importance of addressing the needs of specific age groups with respect to both mental and substance use disorders. Teenagers (aged 12-17) and young adults (aged 18-24) are two age groups for which sensitivity to age is especially importnat in the practice of prevention, treatment, and recovery. What are the most effective approaches to preventing underage drinking and the use of illicit drugs - including the nonmedical use of prescription medications - among youth?
Mary James hosts Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Ph.D., and Sally Ozonoff, Ph.D., professors with the M.I.N.D. Institute, and Stephen Nowicki, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.P., Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician.
Submitted by Davis Joint Uni... on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 12:09pm This episode is currently not viewable online.
Scientific research in the fields of prevention, treatment, and recovery - as related to both mental and substance use disorders - has led to many exciting discoveries and insights. The practice of prevention, treatment, and recovery in behavioral health is incresingly becoming evidence-based by incorporating these scientific advancements. What steps are being taken to shorten the time between significant research findings and their diseemination to the field? What programs and intiatives are in place to help move research to practice? How can practitioners ensure they are taking advan