This is a virtual meeting for the Committee on Evaluating the Effects of Opioids and Benzodiazepines on All-Cause Mortality in Veterans. Fri, February 3, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will convene a committee of experts to conduct a study to evaluate the effects of opioids […]
Presented by Tony Klein, MPA, NCACII, & Katie Gassner, CTTS Despite significant progress made in reducing smoking in the general population, individuals with mental and substance use disorders bear a disproportionate burden of tobacco-related illness, disability, and premature death. This training explores the basis for widespread smoking in the recovering community and the bio-psycho-social aspects […]
Three-part Series: December 13, 2022; January 12, 2023; February 9, 2023Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET Register Online Part 3: February 9, 2023 Session 3 – Strengthening Community Supports and Promoting Financial Wellness for Military and Veteran Caregivers Thursday, February 9, 2023, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET Learning Objectives Illustrate how states and communities can come together to support […]
Presented by Lisa May, Ph.D. This presentation will review common differential diagnoses and symptom presentation for attention/focus patient complaints. Learning Objectives – Participants will be able to: ·Identify common differential diagnoses when presented with patient complaint of attention problems. ·Identify some common screening tools that could be used to assist with diagnosis. ·Identify when referral […]
PAUSE (People Addressing and Understanding Suicide Experiences) is a global movement founded on a growing awareness that the current state of suicide prevention science has been inadequate in addressing and understanding the complexity of suicide. PAUSE is grounded in compassion, social & economic justice, and health equity for all, valuing lived experiences with suicide. PAUSE […]
All Veterans Empowerment Workshop Feb 16, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST Register online for Zoom link. About the event All Veterans. Any and all veterans are welcome regardless of discharge status or time in service. Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment ~Schedule […]
Women Veterans Empowerment Workshop Feb 19, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST Register online for the Zoom link. About the event Women Veterans. Any and all women veteran welcome regardless of discharge status or time in service. Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment […]
Tuesday, Feb 21 • 12 pm to 1 pm FREE. Register online. Presented by Tony Klein, MPA, NCACII, & Katie Gassner, CTTS Pennsylvanians who enter recovery from mental and substance use disorders deserve the best care possible. Over the years, we’ve learned that people who are offered evidenced-based tobacco interventions while in treatment for other […]
Women Veterans Empowerment Workshop March 5, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST Register online for the Zoom link. About the event Women Veterans. Any and all women veteran welcome regardless of discharge status or time in service. Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment […]
March 9, 2023 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET Opioids and benzodiazepines are often prescribed to manage chronic pain. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has convened an expert committee to evaluate the effects of opioids and benzodiazepines on all-cause mortality of veterans, including suicide.The Committee to Evaluate the Effects of Opioids […]
All Veterans Empowerment Workshop March 9, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST Register online for Zoom link. About the event All Veterans. Any and all veterans are welcome regardless of discharge status or time in service. Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment ~Schedule […]
Friday, Mar 10 • 12 pm to 1 pm FREE. Register online. Presented by Lisa May, Ph.D. This presentation will review diagnostic criteria for adult ADD diagnoses and review neuropsychological evaluation processes as well as screening tools that can be used. Learning Objectives - Upon completion of this session participants will be able to: · […]
