Educational Forums

Transforming Youth Aggression: Comprehensive Screening and Interventions

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership (CT BHP) in conjunction with the Connecticut Hospital Association is proud to sponsor a virtual, professional forum that explores behavioral health treatment interventions and screening tools for youth struggling with symptoms of aggression. Our forum aims to understand the challenges, share best practices and relevant research, and review screening interventions for youth struggling with aggressive behaviors.

 

Healing Journeys Post – Incarceration: Integrating Clinical Insights and Lived Experience

Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 1:00 pm  – 3:30 pm EST

The Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership (CT BHP) in conjunction with the Connecticut Hospital Association is proud to sponsor a virtual, professional forum that explores access to behavioral health treatment for individuals with substance use disorders reentering the community after incarceration. Our forum aims to understand the challenges, share best practices, address stigmas, and promote health equity and family engagement. Join leading experts to:

  • Explore best practices and national resources for reentry into the community after incarceration for individuals with substance use disorders
  • Identify effective techniques in providing reentry support for women
  • Recognize and understand the impact of the various stigmas associated with justice-involved populations, including one’s mental health, recovery, and reentry success
  • Understand the role and benefits of peer recovery support for justice-involved individuals

Substance use, society, and social impact: A presentation and fireside chat with Dr. Gabor Maté

 Tuesday, March 19, 2024

This virtual professional forum explores:

  • The social basis of addiction in economic, cultural, and political dislocation and
    disempowerment.
  • Enhancing self-awareness to foster a reflective approach that positively impacts the delivery of behavioral health services.
  • Understanding the correlation between chronic conditions (such as substance use) and social environments.
  • Exploring ways to support a healthier population and the development of therapeutic relationships in addiction treatment.

The Integration of Treatment for Neurodiverse Youth and Young Adults

 Friday, December 8, 2023

This virtual professional forum explores the integration of treatment for neurodiverse youth and young adults. This presentation will examine neurodiversity, the diagnoses of intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder, and eligibility criteria for services provided by the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS). It will also review inclusive and sensitive treatment approaches for this population and present a personal story touching on mental health,
autism, and a life of advocacy. 

The Integration of the Faith Community in Substance Use Recovery

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

This virtual professional forum explores the importance of faith communities in supporting individuals and their families in recovery. Given the recent meeting of the White House Office of National Drug Council Policy’s (ONDCP) Dr. Rahul Gupta and Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships’ Melissa Rogers with faith leaders from across the country, the role of faith leadership in addressing the nation’s overdose epidemic could not be more relevant.

Understanding and Addressing the Multiple Roots of Addiction and Recovery

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

This virtual professional forum explores the neurological, experiential, and social underpinnings of behavioral health and substance addictions. This presentation examines the connection between trauma, neglect, and addiction and how active addiction impacts the brain in adults, teens, and children.

 Substance Use in an Aging Population

Thursday, June 15, 2023

This virtual professional forum focuses on the prevention and treatment of substance use in an aging population.

Understanding and Promoting Health Equity in the Treatment of Substance Use

Friday, December 2, 2022

This virtual professional forum focuses on understanding and promoting health equity in the treatment of substance use. 

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Initiation in the ED – 2022 ED Workgroup

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

This virtual session will address Substance Use Disorder (SUD) as a treatable medical condition, identifying patients who would benefit from initiating Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). This discussion will explore how CT Emergency Departments (EDs) can become primary access points for the initiation of MOUD – a practice that aligns with the CT BHP/Beacon Changing Pathways initiative.

Prevention, Early Identification and Treatment: Substance Use Disorder Services for Youth and Young Adults

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

This virtual professional forum focusing on the prevention and treatment of substance
use disorder (SUD) for youth and young adults. 

Gender Affirming Care for Transgender & Nonbinary Youth and Young Adults Forum Recording

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

This virtual professional forum focusing on gender affirming care for transgender and nonbinary youth and young adults. 

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Forum 

Wednesday, December 28, 2021

This virtual professional forum focusing on alcohol use disorder and current treatments.

Harm Reduction Forum 

Thursday, May 20, 2021

This virtual professional forum focusing on alcohol use disorder and current treatments.