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Module1: Lesson 1: General Information | Mental Health in Primary Care: Illusion or Inclusion? | Read the following sections: Executive summary (Page 1), The issue (Pages 4-5), Opportunities and challenges (Page 7), and Actions (Pages 2 and 9-10). (22 minutes) WHO - 2018 |
Task Sharing Approaches to Improve Mental Health Care in Rural and Other Low Resource Settings: A Systematic Review | Read from the beginning of the article to the heading "Methods" (Pages 1-3). (5 minutes) Journal of rural health - 2019 |
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mhGAP Intervention Guide. | Read the preface (pg. iii), the introduction (pgs. 1-4), the module "Essential Care & Practice," (pgs. 5-14), and the "Overview of Priority MNS Conditions" (pgs 16-18) to understand the World Health Organization's recommendations on addressing mental, neurological and substance use disorders in primary care. (35 minutes) WHO - 2015 |
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Drugs, Brains and Behavior: The Science of Addiction | Read the manual titled "Drugs, Brains, and Behavior" from page 1 to the end of page 25, as this will be your foundation for understanding the science behind addiction and health. (41 minutes) NHI - 2020 |
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Module 2: Lesson 1: Policies and Legislation | Mental Illness-related Stigma in Healthcare | Read the entire paper. (18 minutes) Healthcare Management Forum - 2017 |
Patient Communication In Substance Abuse Disorders | Read the entire paper. (10 minutes) StatPearls - 2021 |
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Human Rights and Health | Read the entire webpage. (14 minutes) WHO - 2017 |
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mhGAP Intervention Guide. | Under "Essential Care & Practice," read the sections "Use effective communication skills" and "Promote respect and dignity" in Module 1: Essentiel care and practice (pgs. 6-7). (4 minutes) WHO - 2015 |
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Reducing the stigma of mental health disorders with a focus on low- and middle-income countries | Read the entire paper. (33 minutes) Asian Journal of Psychiatry - 2021 |
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Module 2: Lesson 2: International and National Standards | Mental Health and Human Rights in the 21st Century | Read the entire article. This article will give you an overview of international considerations for mental health human rights, legislations, standards, and policies. (7 minutes) World Psychiatry - 2019 |
Principles for the Protection of Patient Privacy | Read the entire article. (14 minutes) Canadian Medical Association - 2017 |
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Consent: A Guide for Canadian Physicians | Read the document to learn about consent. (60 minutes) The Canadian Medical Protective Association-Empowering better healthcare - 2021 |
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What “Informed Consent” Really Means | Read the entire webpage. (10 minutes) Association of American Colleges - 2019 |
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Module 3: Lesson 1: Tobacco Specific Information and Approaches | Quitting Tobacco | In this resource titled "Quitting Tobacco," read the information in the table to learn about the effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions. (1 minute) WHO - 2020 |
When Primary Care Providers and Smokers Meet: A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis | Read from the beginning of the article to the heading "Methods." (24 minutes) Nature - 2021 |
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Clinical Cessation Tools | Read the webpage and the first two PDF documents: "You Can Help Your Patients Quit Tobacco Use" and "A Practical Guide to Help Your Patients Quit Using Tobacco." (13 minutes) CDC - 2021 |
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Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking | Read the entire webpage titled "Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking" to learn more about the personal health risks of tobacco use. (6 minutes) CDC - 2021 |
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Benefits of Quitting | Watch the video and read the entire webpage. (8 minutes) CDC - 2020 |
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Handling Nicotine Withdrawal and Triggers When You Decide To Quit Tobacco | Read the entire webpage. (28 minutes) NIH - 2022 |
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Health Effects of Secondhand Smoke | Read this resource to learn more about the effects of secondhand smoke on the health of children. (5 minutes) CDC - 2020 |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Diagnosis and Management | This resource titled "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)" provides you with another set of best practices in relation to COPD diagnosis and management. (36 minutes) BCGuidelines - 2017 |
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Tobacco Cessation Tools & Resources | This webpage lists various smoking cessation tools and resources. In the section "Physician Resources and Tools," read the first document, "Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Toolkit," and watch the video "Video: Mental Health Conditions and Cigarettes." The American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation - 2020 |
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Module 3: Lesson 2: General Approaches to Address Alcohol and Other Substance Use Disorders in Primary Care | Primary Healthcare Approach to Substance Abuse Management | Read the entire article. (13 minutes) South African Family Practice - 2021 |
Identification of and Treatment for Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Primary Care Settings | Read the entire article. (8 minutes) American Academy of Family Physicians - 2019 |
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mhGAP Intervention Guide for Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Disorders in Non-specialized Health settings: mental health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) Version 2.0 | In the "mhGAP Intervention Guide," review the section entitled "Disorders due to substance use" on pages 105 to 130. (51 minutes) WHO - 2015 |
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TIP 45 Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment | Read Chapter 2 "Settings, Levels of Care, and Patient Placement" (pages 11 to 21). (35 minutes) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - 2018 |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Drug Abuse in Family Practice - American Family Physician Monograph | Read the entire article plus the section "Drug Use Questionnaire." (10 minutes) National Institute of Drug abuse - 2018 |
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Elements of the Psychiatric Assessment | Read the entire article. (5 minutes) University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - 2016 |
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Gathering Information About Substance Use | Read the entire webpage. (5 minutes) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - 2021 |
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Red and Yellow Flag Behaviors for Substance Use Disorders | Download the PDF and read the entire document. (1 minute) UMass Chan Medical School - 2019 |
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The Asam Criteria Assessment Interview Guide | Read the entire document. (35 minutes) American Society of Addiction Medicine - 2020 |
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Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drug Use | Read the entire article. (17 minutes) Australian Prescriber - 2018 |
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Module 3: Lesson 3: Alcohol Use Disorder Specific Information | Alcohol-Related Health Conditions | Read the entire webpage. (3 minutes) Health Promotion Agency - 2020 |
What Are the Effects of Alcohol? | Read the entire webpage. (6 minutes) Australian Government Department of Health - 2021 |
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Alcohol-Related Liver Disease | Read the entire webpage and the video titled: "Video: liver disease." (10 minutes) NHS - 2021 |
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Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease: A Review on its Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Drug Therapy | Read the "Introduction" and "Alcohol consumption and ALD" sections. (8 minutes) Elsevier B.V. - 2021 |
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Clinical Practice Guideline on Alcohol Withdrawal Management | Read the summary of recommendations (pp. 4-15), stop at the Introduction. (55 minutes) The American Society of Addiction Medicine - 2020 |
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Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale - Revised (CIWA-Ar) | Download the document and read the entire scale. (5 minutes) Insight - 2019 |
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Evaluation of the Course and Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome with the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol – Revised: A Systematic Review-Based Meta-analysis | Read the abstract and the introduction (pages 1 and 2). (10 minutes) Drug and Alcohol Dependence - 2021 |
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Alcohol Use Disorder and Depressive Disorders | Read the entire article. (26 minutes) Alcohol Research - 2019 |
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Module 4: Lesson 1: Ability to Screen Effectively and Quickly for Substance Use Disorders | How to Use the ASSIST-Lite Screening Tool to Identify Alcohol and Drug Use and Tobacco Smoking | Read-only the section "How to use the ASSIST-Lite tool: a step-by-step guide." (25 minutes) Public health England - 2021 |
Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Addiction Counseling Competencies The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice | Read section 2 "The Eight Practice Dimensions of Addiction Counselling" on pages 35 to 48. (20 minutes) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - 2019 |
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Prescribing Drugs of Dependence in General Practice, Part C1 | Read the section "Key principles for appropriate opioid prescribing in general practice" on page 1, the section "Clinical governance - 2.1 Patient focus" on pages 13 to 15, and the section "2.4 Accountable prescribing of opioids in general practice" on pages 21 to 23. (18 minutes) The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners - 2019 |
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Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction | Read the entire webpage. (15 minutes) US Department of Health and Human Services - 2019 |
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Brief Intervention in Substance Use Disorders | Read the entire article. (29 minutes) US National Library of Medicine - 2018 |
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University of Rhode Island Change Assessment | Read the entire webpage on the URICA tool, which can be used to assess the stage of change. (6 minutes) University of Rhide ISland |
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Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment | Read Chapter 1 "A New Look at Motivation" from pages 1 to 16, and Chapter 2 "Motivational Counseling and Brief Intervention" from page 17 to page 25. Although not required, you can read the remaining content of chapter 2 from page 26 to page 33. (79 minutes) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - 2019 |
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Module 5: Lesson 1: Mental Health Comorbidities | Why is There Comorbidity Between Substance use Disorders and Mental Illnesses? | Read the entire article. (15 minutes) National Institute on Drug Abuse - 2020 |
mhGAP Intervention Guide: For Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Disorders in Non-specialized Health Settings v2.0 | Read the sections on self-harm and suicide (pgs. 131-140). (13 minutes) WHO - 2015 |
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Patient Communication in Substance Abuse Disorders | Read the entire article. (10 minutes) National Center for Biotechnology Information, US National Library of Medicine - 2021 |
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mhGAP Intervention Guide: For Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Disorders in Non-specialized Health Settings Version 2.0 | Read the section on depression (pgs. 19-32). (18 minutes) WHO - 2015 |
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Managing Depression in Primary Care | Read the entire article. (22 minutes) Singapore Medical Journal - 2017 |
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Depression in Primary Care: Assessing Suicide Risk | Read the entire article. (16 minutes) Singapore Medical Journal - 2017 |
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Self-harm and Suicide in Adults | Read Section 6 (pgs. 46-50). (14 minutes) Royal College of Psychiatrists - 2020 |
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Psychosocial Interventions for Self-harm, Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempt in Children and Young People: What? How? Who? and Where? | Read the entire article. (35 minutes) BMJ Journals - 2017 |
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Rapid Access to Brief Psychological Treatments for Self-harm and Suicidal Crisis | Read the entire article. (9 minutes) British Journal of General Practice - 2020 |
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Module 5: Lesson 2: Substance Use and HIV | Substance Use Disorders and HIV | Read the entire webpage. (42 minutes) HIVinfo.NIH.gov - 2021 |
Smoking and HIV: What Are the Risks and What Harm Reduction Strategies do We Have at our Disposal? | Read the entire article. (13 minutes) AIDS Research and Therapy - 2018 |
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HIV and Injection Drug Use | Read the entire webpage. (2 minutes) CDC - 2021 |
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Alcohol and HIV Risk | Read the entire webpage. (4 minutes) HIVinfo.NIH.gov - 2018 |
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Perceptions of Alcohol Use in the Context of HIV Treatment: a Qualitative Study | Read the following sections "Introduction," "Results" and "Discussion." (19 minutes) Dove Press - 2017 |
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Treating Substance Use Disorder Among People With HIV | Read pages 3-9. (19 minutes) The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is - 2020 |
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HIV and Substance Use | Read the entire webpage. (6 minutes) HIVinfo.NIH.gov - 2021 |
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Interactions Between HIV Treatment and Recreational Drugs | Read the entire webpage. (9 minutes) NAM - 2020 |
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A Client-centered Relational Framework on Barriers to the Integration of HIV and Substance Use Services: a Systematic Review | Read the Abstract, Background, Discussion, and Conclusion of the article. (18 minutes) Harm Reduction Journal - 2019 |
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The Prevalence of Alcohol use Disorders Among People Living with HIV/AIDS: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | Read the Abstract, Background, Discussion, and Conclusion of the article. (11 minutes) Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy - 2019 |
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Key Risk Factors for Substance Use Among Female Sex Workers in Soweto and Klerksdorp, South Africa: A Cross-sectional Study | Read the entire article. (37 minutes) PLOS One - 2022 |
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Module 5: Lesson 3: Substance Use and Pregnancy | Smoke, Alcohol and Drug Addiction and Female Fertility | Read the sections "Introduction" and "Conclusions." (10 minutes) Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - 2020 |
Smoke, Alcohol and Drug Addiction and Male Fertility | Read the sections "Background" and "Conclusions." Also, have a look at Figure 1, "Effects of smoking, alcohol and drug abuse on spermatogenesis (left) and hormonal parameters (right) in males." (5 minutes) Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology - 2018 |
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Pregnancy Planning for Women Treated for Opioid Use Disorder | Read the entire document. (7 minutes) SAMHSA - 2019 |
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Substance Use in Women Research Report | Read "Substance Use While Pregnant and Breastfeeding" on pages 12-23. (19 minutes) National institute on drug abuse - 2020 |
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Basics about FASDs | Read the entire webpage. (9 minutes) CDC - 2022 |
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The Use of Psychotropic Drugs During Pregnancy | Read the entire article. (10 minutes) Shanghai Archives of Psychiatry - 2017 |
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Perinatal Drug Abuse And Neonatal Drug Withdrawal | Read the entire article. (12 minutes) StatPearls Publishing - 2021 |
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Queensland Clinical Guidelines - Perinatal Substance Use: Neonatal | Read the flowchart on page 3, as well as Section 2 "Initial newborn care," Section 3 "assessment," and Section 4 "Supportive care" on pages 8-15. (23 minutes) Queensland Health - 2021 |
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Module 5: Lesson 4: Substance Use Follow-Up, Self-Help, Well-Being, and the Community | How to Know When to Refer a Client to Rehab: These Six Telebehavioral Tips Can Help | Read the entire webpage. (5 minutes) The University of Arizona - 2019 |
Can Addiction Be treated Successfully? | Read the entire webpage. (7 minutes) National Institutes of Health - 2020 |
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Treating Addiction | Read the entire webpage. (3 minutes) camh - 2021 |
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mhGAP Intervention Guide - Version 2.0 | Read No.5 "Follow-up" in the "Essential care and practice" section (pg. 13), as well as Sub 3 "Follow up" in the Disorders due to substance use" section (pgs. 128-129). (6 minutes) WHO - 2016 |
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Targeting the Barriers in the Substance Use Disorder Continuum of Care With Peer Recovery Support | Read the entire article. (43 minutes) NCBI - 2021 |
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Substance Use Disorder Patients’ Expectations on Transition from Treatment to Post-discharge Period | Read the sections "Introduction," "Findings" and "Discussion." (35 minutes) SAGE Publications Ltd - 2020 |
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Appropriate Use of Drug Testing in Clinical Addiction Medicine | Read the Rational (pg. 163), Document Focus (pg. 163), and Clinical Recommendations 1, 2, and 3 (pgs. 165-168). (19 minutes) Journal of addiction medicine - 2017 |
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Drug-drug Interactions in the Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review | Read the sections "Abstract," "Introduction" and "Methodological considerations" with Tables 1-5. (13 minutes) Elsevier B.V. - 2018 |
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Polydrug Use | Read the entire webpage. (6 minutes) Alcohol and Drug Foundation - 2021 |
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Guidance Part 3: Supporting Service Users To get the Most out of Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) | Read Sections 1 "Monitoring, support and review," 2 "What to do when a treatment and recovery care plan is not working?" and 3 "How to respond if OST is not working?" (34 minutes) Public health England - 2021 |
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Recovery-Oriented Mutual Self-help Groups | Read the entire webpage. (15 minutes) US Department of Veterans Affairs - 2020 |
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Resources for Families Coping with Mental and Substance Use Disorders | Read the entire webpage and watch the videos "Video: Family Drama" and "Can We Talk?" (3 minutes) SAMHSA - 2021 |
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The mhGAP Community Toolkit: Field Test Version | Read section 4.2 "Vocational, educational, and housing support" on pgs. 83-84. (4 minutes) WHO - 2019 |
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Integrating Vocational Services Into Substance Use Disorder Treatment | Read pages 1 to 7. (19 minutes) SAMHSA - 2021 |
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Opioid Overdose: Learn the Warning Signs of Opioid Overdose | Read the entire webpage. (4 minutes) SAMHSA - 2020 |
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Using Smartphones to Decrease Substance Use Via Self-monitoring and Recovery Support: Study Protocol for a Randomized Control Trial | Read the sections "Using Ecological Momentary Assessments (EMAs) to self-monitor and change behavior" and "Using EMA responses to predict risk" on page 2. (2 minutes) Trials - 2017 |
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Family-focused Practices in Addictions: A Scoping Review Protocol | Read the introduction on pages 1-2. (9 minutes) BMJ Open - 2018 |
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Substance Abuse Counselor Ethics, Confidentiality, and Boundaries | Read the section "Autonomy" on pages 5 to 9. (19 minutes) Quantum Units Education - 2018 |
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The Psychological Toolkit | Read the sheets under the sections "Lifestyle: Exercise, diet & sleep" and "Meditation and relaxation." Although not required, you may read the other sheets from this resource. (30 minutes) Black Dog Institute - 2017 |
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Self-help. | Read the webpage, and have a look at the tools "Alcohol and you Self Help" (click on "Alcohol and you Self Help" and then "Score yourself now" to access the tool) and "Cannabis and You Self Help." (30 minutes) DACT (Drug and Alcohol Coordination Teams) - 2019 |
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The Benefits of Physical Exercise on Mental Disorders and Quality of Life in Substance Use Disorders Patients. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | Read the introduction (pgs.1-3), discussion, and conclusion (pgs. 27-31). (28 minutes) International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - 2020 |
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Exercise and mental health | Read the entire webpage. (7 minutes) State Government of Victoria - 2021 |
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Diet, Nutrition, and Substance Use Disorder | Read the entire webpage. (11 minutes) Utah State University - 2020 |
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Mindfulness Meditation in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders and Preventing Future Relapse: Neurocognitive Mechanisms and Clinical Implications | Read the sections "Introduction," "A neurocognitive perspective on the etiology of SUDs" and "Mindfulness meditation (MM)" on pages 103-105. (11 minutes) Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation - 2018 |
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Defining Adult Overweight & Obesity | Read the entire webpage. (2 minutes) CDC - 2021 |
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Adult BMI Calculator | Read the entire webpage. (2 minutes) CDC - 2022 |
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Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People With Co-Occurring Disorders | Read Chapter 3: "Screening and Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders" (pages 31-68). (132 minutes) SAMHSA - 2020 |
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Module 6: Lesson 1: Communication Strategies | Patient–Physician Relationship – Communication is the Key | Read the entire article. (7 minutes) Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - 2018 |
Health Literacy for Interprofessional Education (IPE) eToolkit | Read the overview, download and read the factsheet titled "Improving Oral Communication to Promote Health Literacy" and watch the video "Health literacy skit." (12 minutes) Pacific University of Oregon - 2017 |
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Words Matter - Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction | Read the entire webpage. (7 minutes) NIH - 2021 |
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Effective Patient-Physician Communication – A Concise Review | Read the article from the Introduction to the end of the section "Many tools have emerged to aid in doctor-patient communication." (13 minutes) Journal of the Association of Physicians of India - 2020 |
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Precision Communication: Physicians’ Linguistic Adaptation to Patients’ Health Literacy | Read the Introduction (pgs. 1-2) and discussion (pgs. 4-8). (25 minutes) Science Advances - 2021 |
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7 Tips for Clear Patient Communication | Read the entire article. (3 minutes) Medical Economics Journal - 2021 |
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Effective Communication in Health and Social Care | Read the entire webpage. (15 minutes) CPD Online College - 2021 |
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Patient-Centered Communication: Basic Skills | Read the entire article. (25 minutes) American association of family physicians - 2017 |
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Non-Judgmental Care | Read the entire webpage. (2 minutes) Minnesota Department of Health - 2022 |
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Cultural Respect | Read the entire webpage. (4 minutes) NIH - 2021 |
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Advancing Health Equity at Every Point of Contact | Watch the video entitled "In Your Words." (7 minutes) US Department of Health & Human Services - 2020 |
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The Value of Communicating With Patients in Their First Language | Read the entire article. (10 minutes) Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research - 2020 |
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Tips for Improving Communication with Older Patients | Read the entire webpage. (12 minutes) NIH - 2017 |
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Supporting Patients Who Make Disclosures of Sexual Violence on Inpatient Wards | Read pages 13-22, as well as Appendix 1 on page 26. (25 minutes) Royal College of Nursing - 2020 |
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Self-Harm Disclosures | Read the entire webpage. (5 minutes) Hampshire Safeguarding Children Partnership - 2020 |
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Disclosures for the Protection of Patients and Others | Read the entire webpage. (13 minutes) General Medical Council - 2017 |
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Parental Substance Misuse: Module 1: Understanding Substance Misuse | Read "Section Five: Relationships with Family." (30 minutes) Social Care Institute for Excellence - 2022 |
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When a Parent Drinks too much Alcohol... What kids Want to Know | Read the entire resource, which covers how to talk to children of adults who drink too much. The way the questions are answered can be applied to other types of substance use as well (besides alcohol), providing that the relevant information for the substance is given instead. (15 minutes) camh - 2022 |
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The Effect on the Family | Read the entire webpage. (3 minutes) Adfam - 2018 |
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An Unknown Invisible Intrusion. Impact of an Adult Family Member’s Problematic Substance Use on Family Life: A Meta-Ethnography | Read the introduction (pages 1-2), results (pages 7-10) and conclusion (pages 11-12). (22 minutes) Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy - 2020 |
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Using and Disclosing Patient Information for Direct Care | Read the entire webpage, paying special attention to the section "Sharing information with those close to the patient." (12 minutes) General Medical Council - 2018 |
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Visual Communication Resources | Read the entire webpage. (3 minutes) CDC - 2022 |
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