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This session will focus on identifying key protective factors that reduce the risk of substance use and explore how we can actively support and strengthen them in our communities. Participants will examine the role of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) in fostering resilience, gain insight into current research and emerging trends, and learn strategies for mobilizing communities to take action in building protective environments that support long-term well-being.
This session will explore the powerful role of storytelling in the fields of education, advocacy, and substance use prevention. Participants will examine how personal narratives can foster connection, reduce stigma, and create a sense of belonging. Featuring insights from subject matter experts and individuals with lived experience, the session offers a nuanced look at both urban and rural perspectives on substance use and mental health.
This is the first of six sessions in the series, Culturally Responsive Approaches to Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Nevada’s Tribal Nations. This session introduces the foundational concept of historical trauma and its ongoing effects on mental health and substance use within Native American communities.
This recorded session explores comprehensive, trauma-informed strategies to support mothers with opioid use disorder and their infants during the critical postpartum period. It emphasizes the importance of establishing care with a pediatrician, postpartum follow-up, and family planning, while also highlighting essential caregiver education on car seat safety, safe sleep practices, and overdose prevention strategies. Participants will learn how to help caregivers build a healthy support system and understand how wraparound services, peer support, and community-based interventions can reduce risk, improve outcomes, and foster long-term recovery for the dyad.
This online video will provide a foundational overview of Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS). Participants will learn how to define NOWS, recognize the signs and symptoms, and understand the screening tools used for identification. The video will also explore both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options, while highlighting the essential role caregivers play in supporting affected infants.
By the end of this presentation participants will be able to:
Understand the SBIRT process in identifying individuals with an opioid use disorder (OUD) & those at risk of developing an OUD
Understand how to assess a pregnant individual with an OUD
Identify & understand treatment options for pregnant & postpartum individuals experiencing an OUD
Understand the benefits of utilizing medications in the treatment of individuals experiencing an OUD