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Webinar: Building capacity for a public health approach to prevention

Substance misuse and behavioral health overall, are an intrinsic part of public health. Many people with substance use disorders also live with mental health disorders, including serious mental illness, as well as preventable and treatable medical health issues. Often, the same root causes and care disparities are responsible for most or all of these issues. Therefore, substance use preventionists are often trying to reach and serve the same populations and individuals as mental and physical health care professionals. Bringing together these different fields into a comprehensive public health approach can significantly improve overall health and wellness. This webinar provides information on preparing for a public health approach from a substance use prevention perspective. This includes how preventionists can use the Strategic Prevention Framework to support the implementation of public health approach.

Learning objectives:

  1. Define a framework for a public health model
  2. Explain what is a public health approach to prevention
  3. Describe the stakeholders and partners necessary for a public health approach
  4. Explore the steps to implementing a public health approach
Date and Time: 
July 16, 2020 - 10:00am to March 29, 2024 - 12:09am
Category: 
Training
Location: 
Webinar