Are You Prepared to Talk With Patients About Alcohol?
In collaboration with the National Institute of Health and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, "Are You Prepared to Talk with Patients About Alcohol?" is designed to enhance the ability of psychologists and other mental health professionals to discuss their patients’ alcohol use with them.
For additional information, visit the Core Resource on Alcoholopens in new window and the Core Resource for Patient Careopens in new window webpages.
This presentation covers the significant impact of heavy drinking on mental health and provides evidence-based approaches for screening, assessment, brief advice, and tailored therapies. The presentation addresses the continuum of alcohol use, the prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD), the many common comorbid mental health conditions, and the importance of overcoming stigma to facilitate open conversations about alcohol and acceptance of treatment.
This program does not offer CE credit.
Presented in collaboration with
Presenters
Laura Kwako, PhD
Thekla Brumder Ross, PsyD
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