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Webinar: Substance use during a pandemic: Two public health crises collide

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is pleased to announce a Mental & Behavioral Health Webinar Series. The 4-part series will address anxiety, substance misuse, suicide prevention, and intimate partner violence among American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN).

The second Mental and Behavioral Health webinar will explore substance use and misuse during the COVID-10 pandemic in American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) communities. The discussion will include general background on substance use; how feelings of anxiety, fear, stress and/or worry during the current global pandemic may contribute to increased use; resources and coping mechanisms that may help; and treatment and harm reduction strategies that could help those struggling with addiction; as well as time for questions and answers with all attendees. This webinar is designed for community members, Tribal health and behavioral health professionals, Tribal leaders, and partners alike

Date and Time: 
June 11, 2020 - 3:00pm to March 28, 2024 - 10:03pm
Location: 
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