SSUD: Alcohol Use and Abuse Guideline (12 mins)

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Read the entire section titled "Introduction". Then, click on the links titled "Identifying Alcohol Abuse", "Effects of Alcohol Use", and "Provider Assistance, Counseling, and Brief Interventions". Ensure you review the recommendations in bold. The rest of the resource is optional reading.

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Introduction

Course Registration

Announcements

Discussion forum

Module 1: Introduction

Module 1: Lesson 1:

The Optimal Mix of Services for Mental Health Care

Human Resources for Mental Health Care: Current Situation and Strategies for Action (14 mins)

Task-Sharing Approaches to Improve Mental Health Care in Ruraland Other Low-Resource Settings: A Systematic Review (28 mins)

mhGAP Intervention Guide: for Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Disorders in Non-Specialized Health Settings (15 mins)

Drugs, Brains and Behaviour: The Science of Addiction (45 mins)

Module 2: Addressing Stigma and Protecting Human Rights

Module 2: Lesson 1: Policies and Legislation

Mental health, human rights &amp; legislation (8 mins)

Anti-Stigma Toolkit: A Guide to Reducing Addiction-Related Stigma (10 mins)

Taking Action on Stigma and Social Inclusion in British Columbia (90 mins)

Good Practices Guide - Privacy and Confidentiality: Overview and objectives (20 mins)

Consent: A Guide for Canadian Physicians (40 mins)

Global Mental Health: A Failure of Humanity (10 mins)

Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness and the Improvement of Mental Health Care (39 mins)

Understanding and Responding to Youth Substance Use: The Contribution of a Health and Human Rights Framework (53 mins)

Stigma (20 mins)

Equality and Diversity (60 mins)

Module 3: Screening for Substance Use Disorders

Module 3: Lesson 1:

The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) (93 mins)

mhGAP Intervention Guide: for mental, neurological and substance use disorders in non-specialized health settings (30 mins)

Screening for Drug Use in General Medical Settings: Quick Reference Guide (10 mins)

Tools (30 mins)

Self-directed activity: Administering the ASSIST, a role-playing exercise

The Clinical Assessment of Substance Use Disorders (60 mins)

Module 4: Other Information on Substance Use Disorders, Screening, and Intervention

Module 4: Lesson 1:

Quitting Tobacco (5 mins)

Behavioural Science Learning Modules: Encouraging People to Stop Smoking (30 mins)

Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking (5 mins)

How To Handle Withdrawal Symptoms and Triggers When You Decide To Quit Smoking (10 mins)

Fact Sheets: Alcohol Use and Health (10 mins)

Alcohol Use and Safe Drinking (7 mins)

Self-Help Strategies for Cutting Down or Stopping Substance Use: A Guide (15 mins)

Primary Care Addiction Toolkit: Dealing with Alcohol Problems (60 mins)

Health Consequences of Drug Misuse (14 mins)

Module 4:Lesson 1:Discussion Forum Activity: Finding resources to assist your patients (30 mins)

Primary Care Addiction Toolkit: Dealing with Alcohol Problems (14 mins)

Smoking and Cancer (30 mins)

Beyond Hangovers: Understanding Alcohol's Impact on your Health (30 mins)

Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Speciﬁc Needs of Women (120 mins)

Substance Abuse Among Older Adults

The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Secondhand Smoke what it means to you (19 mins)

Module 5: Urgent situations and co-morbidities with substance use disorders

Module 5: Lesson 1:

Module 5: Lesson 1: Self-Directed Activity: Suicidal patient (part 1)

mhGAP Intervention Guide: For Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Disorders in Non-Specialized Health Settings (15 mins)

Working with the Suicidal Patient: A Guide for Health Care Professionals (15 mins)

DrugFacts: Comorbidity: Addiction and Other Mental Disorders (10 mins)

Substance Abuse Treatments for Persons with HIV/AIDS: Chapter 3: Mental Health Treatment (15 mins)

Alcohol Use and Abuse Guideline (12 mins)

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: FASD The Course: Modules 2-5 (45 mins)

Module 5:Lesson 1:Discussion Forum

The Antidepressant Skills Workbook (30 mins)

The Association Between HIV Infection and Alcohol Use: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of African Studies (22 mins)

CAMH and McMaster Addictions Curriculum Project: Alcohol and Major Depression (30 mins)

The use of psychotropic medication during pregnancy: how about the newborn? (45 mins)

Sexual, Reproductive and Mental Health: Module 4: Safer Relationships &amp; Safer Sex

Substance Use, Sexual Risk, and Violence: HIV Prevention Intervention with Sex Workers in Pretoria

HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Disorders

Black Dog Institute Model of Sub-typing Depression

Module 5: Lesson 2: Physical activities, diet, and healthy living in relation to substance use and mental health

CBIS: Cognitive Behavioural Interpersonal Skills Manual (35 mins)

How to look after your mental health using exercise (18 mins)

Diet and Mental Health (18 mins)

Assessing Your Weight (15 mins)

About BMI for Adults (10 mins)

Calculate Your Body Mass Index (5 mins)

Hints for Developing Exercise Plans With Depressed Patients (5 mins)

3 Steps to Initiate Discussion About Weight Management with Your Patients (10 mins)

The Psychological Toolkit (60 mins)

Stress Symptom Test (10 mins)

Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults - Quick Reference Tool for Professionals (10 mins)

Guidelines on Overweight and Obesity: Treatment Guidelines (30 mins)

Mental health, human rights & legislation (8 mins)

Sexual, Reproductive and Mental Health: Module 4: Safer Relationships & Safer Sex