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PODCAST: Stigma, HIV and SUD (2/5/2022)

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Connecticut FQHC's
Free Admission

Description

Presenter: Dr. Valerie Earnshaw

Learning Objectives:

After this learning session, attendees will be able to:

  1. Define stigma and describe how stigma impacts health outcomes in the context of HIV, SUD, and other chronic diseases.
  2. Summarize research findings on associations between stigma prevention and treatment outcomes within the contexts of HIV and SUD.
  3. Identify intervention tools to reduce stigma and enhance resilience to stigma.

This podcast is open to all public listeners

Targeted Populations

A variety of the listed populations will be discussed at this event.

  • Adolescents (ages 13 to 17)
  • Older Adults (ages 50 and over)
  • Black or African American
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Women
  • Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or other gender

Topics

A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.

  • Medication-assisted therapy for substance use disorders (i.e. buprenorphine, methadone, and/or naltrexone)
  • Mental health disorders
  • Opioid use disorder
  • Cultural competence
  • Stigma or discrimination