This document summarizes an alcohol presentation for health visitors. The presentation covered increased awareness of alcohol misuse issues, understanding assessment and treatment services, and how to deal with alcohol problems. It provided guidance on conducting brief interventions using the FRAMES model based on motivational interviewing. Risk factors like suicide, domestic violence, and mental health issues that can be exacerbated by alcohol misuse were also discussed. Local treatment services and statistics on clients in treatment were presented. The presentation aimed to help health visitors support those affected by alcohol issues.
Lack of Mental Health Awareness In The Workplace TherapistTee
This presentation was presented at the Pittsburgh Carnegie Library, Business and Technology Series event in December of 2013. This presentation discusses the problems associated with corporations, organizations, and other businesses in failing to bring awareness to the existence of mental health. This presentation also touches upon the inability of employees to seek mental health care without fearing loss of employment, loss of confidentiality, or stigma.
Most employees have legal or federal rights to protect their mental health information from employers, but there are exceptions to this rule. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), which supposedly protects all mental and medical health information from being exposed, is briefly discussed.
OBJECTIVES:
Demonstrate, Recognize, Define & Identify what we mean by “AGING”
Identify special considerations for this population including :
Substance Abuse (Alcohol & Opioids) Mental Health (Depression & Anxiety), Grief and Loss,( loss of a loved one or function) , Suicide
Other Physical Maladies -Chronic Pain-Knees, Hips, Shoulders , (Heart Diabetes, Hypertension, Cataracts, Glaucoma , Dementia, Alzheimers
Problematic Gambling, Financial Issues
AISA BrisSec 2019: Mental Health and the InfoSec Community - We Need To TalkSimon Harvey
Presentation given at AISA's BrisSec 2019 (www.aisa.org.au) on Mental Health Awareness and the need to support each other better within the local Information Security community.
Lack of Mental Health Awareness In The Workplace TherapistTee
This presentation was presented at the Pittsburgh Carnegie Library, Business and Technology Series event in December of 2013. This presentation discusses the problems associated with corporations, organizations, and other businesses in failing to bring awareness to the existence of mental health. This presentation also touches upon the inability of employees to seek mental health care without fearing loss of employment, loss of confidentiality, or stigma.
Most employees have legal or federal rights to protect their mental health information from employers, but there are exceptions to this rule. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), which supposedly protects all mental and medical health information from being exposed, is briefly discussed.
OBJECTIVES:
Demonstrate, Recognize, Define & Identify what we mean by “AGING”
Identify special considerations for this population including :
Substance Abuse (Alcohol & Opioids) Mental Health (Depression & Anxiety), Grief and Loss,( loss of a loved one or function) , Suicide
Other Physical Maladies -Chronic Pain-Knees, Hips, Shoulders , (Heart Diabetes, Hypertension, Cataracts, Glaucoma , Dementia, Alzheimers
Problematic Gambling, Financial Issues
AISA BrisSec 2019: Mental Health and the InfoSec Community - We Need To TalkSimon Harvey
Presentation given at AISA's BrisSec 2019 (www.aisa.org.au) on Mental Health Awareness and the need to support each other better within the local Information Security community.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify and define their philosophical orientation
Become Acquainted with Appreciative Inquiry
Identify Intergenerational patterns in their clients
Assess the value of Portraiture as a qualitative mode of inquiry to gain valuable data about an individual and family themes as a nonjudgemental way into story
Demonstrate pictorially family resilience and wounds and use this as broad map for clinical interventions ( in private practice, in interventions and in behavioral health centers
With the ongoing opioid epidemic, availability or marijuana and other drugs addiction has become a problem with no class lines. The story of pain medication following surgery leading to opioid addiction and heroin is everywhere.
As Executive Protection you may not of thought of this as part of your job description , and you are in a unique position of Influence and Trust to identify and help intervene when the persons with problems are clients and their loved ones.
Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are NOT a normal part of aging and are hard to discuss, diagnose and treat. The good news is that there are innovative programs, tools and resources that can help.
Demonstrate, Recognize, Define and Identify what we mean by aging
Describe Substance Use Disorders (Marijuna, Alcohol & Opioids)
Identify Mental Health Issues (Depression & Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Suicide )
Live Counseling and Social Work CEU Webinar: 1-24-2018 at 1pm EST 1.5 CEUs for $10 Register here: https://www.allceus.com/member/cart/index/index?c=30
Objectives
Review the data about substance abuse and gambling issues in older adults
Review screening for substance use and mental health disorders in the elderly
Identify risk factors for SA and MH issues
Review placement and treatment issues specific to older adults
An on-demand CEU course can be found here: https://www.allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/109/c/
[INFOGRAPHIC] The “Invisible” Side of Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding and T...Griswold Home Care
“The quality of life in patients with MS is not solely determined by physical disability, but rather by the level of social support, living area, depression, level of education, employment, fatigue and religiosity. Accordingly, we suggest that these should be evaluated in every patient with MS as they may be modified by targeted interventions.” (Yamout et al, 2013)
[Infographic] Living with the Repetitive Symptoms of DementiaGriswold Home Care
To recognize World Alzheimer's Awareness Month in September, we have created a highly visual infographic that captures the nature of repetitive symptoms and their impact on the lives of people living with dementia. Repetitive symptoms are often misunderstood and create frustration and exhaustion for clients and their family/professional caregivers. It is important to remember that people with dementia cannot control their symptoms. The good news is that there are effective tools and approaches that can improve our understanding and response to repetitive symptoms. Read on to learn about the common triggers for repetitive symptoms and how they can be managed. We hope that this infographic provides innovative, practical approaches that improve quality of life for all involved in dementia care and support.
Are you interested in a career in addiction counseling? If so, check out AddictionCounselor-Edu.org to learn the information that you need to start your career!
From identifying ethical decision-making models to the top issues, Dr. Louise Stanger of All About Interventions provides ethical guidelines for addiction and marketing professionals
OBJECTIVES
Recognize and define high wealth, high touch, high service
Explain with case examples, 12 evidenced-based points to take into consideration when working with high net worth clients
Illustrate how trauma interfaces in their lives
Introduce Collective Intervention Strategies- CIS
Evaluate treatment options for those impaired- Concierge & Inpatient
Develop, Family, Friend Solution Focused Recovery Plan
BSides Brisbane 2019: Mental Health and the InfoSec Community - Simon HarveySimon Harvey
MENTAL HEALTH: WE NEED TO TALK
Presented by: @pingudownunder
Simon will present his thoughts on the current state of mental health within the cyber security industry, and will touch on how we can support each other.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify and define their philosophical orientation
Become Acquainted with Appreciative Inquiry
Identify Intergenerational patterns in their clients
Assess the value of Portraiture as a qualitative mode of inquiry to gain valuable data about an individual and family themes as a nonjudgemental way into story
Demonstrate pictorially family resilience and wounds and use this as broad map for clinical interventions ( in private practice, in interventions and in behavioral health centers
With the ongoing opioid epidemic, availability or marijuana and other drugs addiction has become a problem with no class lines. The story of pain medication following surgery leading to opioid addiction and heroin is everywhere.
As Executive Protection you may not of thought of this as part of your job description , and you are in a unique position of Influence and Trust to identify and help intervene when the persons with problems are clients and their loved ones.
Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are NOT a normal part of aging and are hard to discuss, diagnose and treat. The good news is that there are innovative programs, tools and resources that can help.
Demonstrate, Recognize, Define and Identify what we mean by aging
Describe Substance Use Disorders (Marijuna, Alcohol & Opioids)
Identify Mental Health Issues (Depression & Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Suicide )
Live Counseling and Social Work CEU Webinar: 1-24-2018 at 1pm EST 1.5 CEUs for $10 Register here: https://www.allceus.com/member/cart/index/index?c=30
Objectives
Review the data about substance abuse and gambling issues in older adults
Review screening for substance use and mental health disorders in the elderly
Identify risk factors for SA and MH issues
Review placement and treatment issues specific to older adults
An on-demand CEU course can be found here: https://www.allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/109/c/
[INFOGRAPHIC] The “Invisible” Side of Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding and T...Griswold Home Care
“The quality of life in patients with MS is not solely determined by physical disability, but rather by the level of social support, living area, depression, level of education, employment, fatigue and religiosity. Accordingly, we suggest that these should be evaluated in every patient with MS as they may be modified by targeted interventions.” (Yamout et al, 2013)
[Infographic] Living with the Repetitive Symptoms of DementiaGriswold Home Care
To recognize World Alzheimer's Awareness Month in September, we have created a highly visual infographic that captures the nature of repetitive symptoms and their impact on the lives of people living with dementia. Repetitive symptoms are often misunderstood and create frustration and exhaustion for clients and their family/professional caregivers. It is important to remember that people with dementia cannot control their symptoms. The good news is that there are effective tools and approaches that can improve our understanding and response to repetitive symptoms. Read on to learn about the common triggers for repetitive symptoms and how they can be managed. We hope that this infographic provides innovative, practical approaches that improve quality of life for all involved in dementia care and support.
Are you interested in a career in addiction counseling? If so, check out AddictionCounselor-Edu.org to learn the information that you need to start your career!
From identifying ethical decision-making models to the top issues, Dr. Louise Stanger of All About Interventions provides ethical guidelines for addiction and marketing professionals
OBJECTIVES
Recognize and define high wealth, high touch, high service
Explain with case examples, 12 evidenced-based points to take into consideration when working with high net worth clients
Illustrate how trauma interfaces in their lives
Introduce Collective Intervention Strategies- CIS
Evaluate treatment options for those impaired- Concierge & Inpatient
Develop, Family, Friend Solution Focused Recovery Plan
BSides Brisbane 2019: Mental Health and the InfoSec Community - Simon HarveySimon Harvey
MENTAL HEALTH: WE NEED TO TALK
Presented by: @pingudownunder
Simon will present his thoughts on the current state of mental health within the cyber security industry, and will touch on how we can support each other.
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>> Alcohol Addiction Treatment through Group Therapies.
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Psychological and Behavioral Implications in Older Adults with CancerSpectrum Health System
Through Case Presentation and Dydactics, participants will gain an understanding of the psychological and behavioral impact cancer has on older adults.
02Nov15 - Drink Wise Age Well programme launchILC- UK
On the 2nd November 2015, ILC-UK held a panel discussion to launch the Drink Wise, Age Well programme.
The event brought together important stakeholders to discuss the growing problem of alcohol misuse in the over 50s population of the UK. Supported by the Big Lottery Fund, Drink Wise, Age Well brings together 6 strategic partners; Addaction, the Royal Voluntary Service, International Longevity Centre UK, Drugs and Alcohol Charities Wales, Addiction Northern Ireland and the University of Bedfordshire.
With at least 20% of over 50s in the UK exceeding recommended alcohol units, and alcohol related harms significantly increasing in this age group, Drink Wise, Age Well will aim to create a healthier relationship with alcohol for the overs 50s population through a preventative approach.
As part of our programme evaluation we have recently carried out a survey of drinking behaviour in people aged 50 and over which more than 17,000 people completed.
Joining our panel to discuss this important and growing issue were:
- Simon Antrobus, CEO, Addaction (Chair)
- Don Lavoie, Alcohol Programme Manager, Alcohol Team, Public Health England
- Dr Sarah Wadd, Director, Substance misuse and Ageing Research Team at the Tilda Goldberg Centre, University of Bedfordshire
- Professor José Iparraguirre, Chief Economist, Age UK
- Dr Kieran Moriarty, Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist, Bolton NHS FT
Session 1 of our Workshop series: DWAW - Working together to reduce alcohol harm in the over 50s, on Wednesday 20 January, hosted by the International Longevity Centre (ILC) and Drink Wise, Age Well.
The purpose of these workshops is to:
• Raise awareness and generate understanding of this multi-agency, four-nation approach to community-based alcohol harms reduction for the over 50s
• Share key findings from the programme evaluation
• Provide insights and inspiration based on DWAW learning and stories of lived experience
• Engage stakeholder organisations to the issue of harmful drinking in the over 50’s
• Collectively explore actions that could be taken at a system level
Reducing harmful drinking in the over 50s is vital in preventing the onset of long-term health conditions and the devastating effects of addiction.
However, it is a complex issue that requires insight and expertise from a range of sectors.
These workshops will therefore bring together a diverse range of organisations, each with a key role to play in addressing this problem. Participating organisations include those working with issues of health, ageing, policy and addiction.
Given the rise in home alcohol consumption, particularly within this age group, as a result of coronavirus lockdowns and ongoing restrictions, not to mention redundancies and recession, this is a critical time to be convening this conversation.
The first workshop will principally be hearing and learning from the experience of the DWAW programme, whilst also exploring other initiatives, programmes and organisations that are actively addressing this problem. In the second and third workshops we will move on to exploring further system-level strategies and interventions that may be needed.
Inhalant disorders are induced by inhaling the aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons found in substances such as fuels, solvents, adhesives, aerosol propellants, and paint thinners. When inhaled, they cause euphoria, sedation, emotional lability, and impaired judgment.
Similar to Health visitor presentation STARS March 16 (20)
2. Outcome of todays session
• Increased awareness of alcohol misuse issues
• Understanding of assessment and treatment
services
• Better understanding of how to deal with
alcohol problems
3. Health visitors regularly support people who are
negatively affected by their own or someone
else’s alcohol or other drug use.
4. Health visitors prioritise the well being of the
people they support –
working in a manner that is empowering,
compassionate and respectful
and to allow people
self determination and risk taking where no one
else is harmed.
5. Some DON’Ts…
• Don’t assume that other professionals will have assessed for
alcohol and drug problems
• Don’t be afraid to ask; you are already dealing with sensitive
personal issues
• Don’t worry if you don’t understand what people say about
drugs and alcohol; they can explain
• Don’t be judgemental; nobody starts drinking or using drug
intending to develop a problem
6. And some Do’s…
• Do expect there to be prejudice and stigma associated with alcohol and
drug users
• Do explain your role, what you can do and what you can’t do; talk about
confidentiality
• Do remember that even brief interventions can help people to change
• Do routinely address alcohol and drug issues – the more you practice the
better you will get
• Do find out about referral pathways to specialist services
• Do your best to view alcohol and drug use in its wider context: is it making
any problems worse or is t helping to reduce them ?
16. What targets to aim for…
Men and Women –
• 3 or less units daily
• 14 or less units weekly
• No drinking whilst pregnant
Brief interventions can and do make a difference.
17. Simple Structured Advice –
The Benefits of cutting down.
• Reduced risk of … Injury, of high blood pressure, of
cancer, of liver disease, of brain damage
• Sleep better
• More energy
• Lose weight – better physical shape
• No Hangovers
• Improved memory
18. Simple Structured Advice – The Benefits of cutting
down - Psychological/Social/Financial.
• Improved mood
• Less hassle for the family
• Reduced risk of drink driving
• Save money
• Better relationships
• Reduced risk of ‘disinhibited’ behaviour
19. Talking to people…ask the questions…
• Have you felt that you should cut down your drinking ?
• Do you ever drive when you have been drinking ?
• Is someone in you family concerned about your drinking ?
• Have you had any blackouts after drinking ?
• Have you ever been absent from work or lost a job because of
drinking ?
• Do you have to drink more than before to achieve
intoxication or the desired effect?
20. Risk assessment an unmet need…
• Suicide and self harm – prevalence greater
• Domestic violence and abuse – highly correlated with
problem drinking
• Mental ill health – often co-exists with substance misuse
• Physical Health – problems caused or exacerbated
• Child Care – may impair parental capacity
• Older people – often experience problems
21. FRAMES model – based on motivational interviewing.
Feedback on their alcohol use must be accurate and positive
Responsibility – be clear that the choice to change is and
responsibility for it rests with the client
Advice giving – give clear information and advice
Menu – offer a choice of change options
Empathy – adopt and empathic counselling style
Self Efficacy – promote independence
22. Supporting women who use alcohol…
• Problematic use often associated with domestic or sexual
abuse, including being abused as a child.
• 50% to 90% women may drink to escape such miseries.
(Womens Aid 2015)
• Self harm may be an issue
• Co-dependency
• Responding appropriately will be an enormous step forward.
I will be sharing some articles adult children of alcoholics, co-
dependency and Family and Drug Courts at end of the
session.
30. SAD - Q
Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire
The SADQ questions cover the following
aspects of dependency syndrome:
• physical withdrawal symptoms
• affective withdrawal symptoms
• relief drinking
• frequency of alcohol consumption
• speed of onset of withdrawal symptoms.
33. STRUCTURED TREATMENT and RECOVERY SERVICE
• Advice, support and information.
• Structured therapeutic interventions PSI : Psycho dynamic,
CBT, MI, EMI, BI, Humanistic,
• Key working - STARS Node Link Assessment Maps
• Group work – weekly groups or Structured Recovery
Programme – SRP
34. • Medical assessment – health MOT – BBV
• OST- Opiate Substitute Therapy
• Community and in patient detox – rehab
• Internal and external referrals – Oasis Republic, Employment,
Training Education, Housing, Social,
40. •
Some local STARS statistics: (end Dec 15)
341 alcohol only
709 people on OST
60 recorded as non-Opiate
136 Alcohol and non –opiate
Total clients in treatment = 1246
Average case load - 47
41. PHE Target – Reduce alcohol related hospital
admissions
•AA and SMART Recovery – mutual aid
•Local strategies – Drinks checker, Dry January
•Staff
•Referrals
•Actions
•Venues
•The future….
Im making two assumptions here
You are in the front line of health and social care services, alcohol can play a significant role in the lives of people who use services.
Should be able to intervene confidently and effectively
Cosr skills are ideally suited to work with people with alcohol problems
Don’t be afraid to ask questions,
Brief inteventions
This video covers some of the issues about alcohol, a USA version but covers what I wanted
Motivation to change
Never advice anyone to stop drinking
sudden withdrawel can cause serious health problems help people to think about change and support them to get the physical and psycho socilal treatment they need,
Motivation to change
Never advice anyone to stop drinking
sudden withdrawel can cause serious health problems help people to think about change and support them to get the physical and psycho socilal treatment they need,
Why working in units is good – it helps people identify what they are drinking and the amount that is safe,
Always have 2 or 3 days per week alcohol free
Ask questions ; what are people using, how much are they using, how often do they use, how do they use, what ae the effects on them, positive and negative, what happens if they stop using???
Slang is often used – ask them….
Say things like – your score suggest that you might be at risk of problems in the future….
You seem to be drinking at a rate that increases your risk of harm…
Benefits
Physical- reduced risk of - injury, high blood pressure, cancer, liver disease, Hepatitis, brain damage. Sleep better, more energy, lose weight, better physical shape, no hangovers, improved ,memory,
Improved mood, less hassle from family, reduced risk of drink driving, better relationships, reduced risk of sexual activity risk taking behaviour – drug use.
Empathic approach is effective – what about illegal drugs and the law,
Why working in units is good – it helps people identify what they are drinking and the amount that is safe,
Always have 2 or 3 days per week alcohol free
Ask questions ; what are people using, how much are they using, how often do they use, how do they use, what ae the effects on them, positive and negative, what happens if they stop using???
Slang is often used – ask them….
Say things like – your score suggest that you might be at risk of problems in the future….
You seem to be drinking at a rate that increases your risk of harm…
Why working in units is good – it helps people identify what they are drinking and the amount that is safe,
Always have 2 or 3 days per week alcohol free
Ask questions ; what are people using, how much are they using, how often do they use, how do they use, what ae the effects on them, positive and negative, what happens if they stop using???
Slang is often used – ask them….
Say things like – your score suggest that you might be at risk of problems in the future….
You seem to be drinking at a rate that increases your risk of harm…
Drinking is so common it is sometimes overlooked when there are other obvious problems, because alsochol use is the norm it should always be addressed – alcohol could be worse than other drugs,
Alcohol and drug problems are so prevalent amongst vulnerable groups it is everyones job to identify issues, take initial assessments and make referrals to specialists, working together is key.
Don’t just talk about it once ask more times if necessary, keep it in the regular conversation , there is no majic checklist of sign and symptoms to spot, routinely asking sensitive questions is vital.
People with drug or alcohol problems are often vulbnerable to other risks make sure you ask about them…
Child care – neglect and abuse should not be assumed ASSESS is support needed ?
People with drug or alcohol problems are often vulbnerable to other risks make sure you ask about them…
Child care – neglect and abuse should not be assumed ASSESS is support needed ?
More women only support services needed,
The Oasis Partnership is a local charity that has worked within Buckinghamshire for 29 years
We are a well-established part of the local drug & alcohol treatment system, supporting drug, alcohol users & their families and carers, as well as supporting a range of stakeholders to work effectively with our clients
Inclusion is a semi- autonomous part of SSSNHSFT & we currently employ approximately 400 staff
We are an experienced provider of drug, alcohol & psychological services in criminal justice, residential & community settings across the country. This includes the 3 Buckinghamshire prisons where, in the case of HMP Aylesbury we have had a presence since 2004
We are a values based organisation and are able to offer a unique combination of the safety & assurances of an NHS trust with flexibility & responsiveness. Our clinical governance structures are robust & accountable & will deliver a clinically safe service to the service users of Buckinghamshire.
Our Vision
An equal partnership of integrated and united staff
Integrated approach to service delivery – clinical, health promotion, pharmacological and psychosocial
An outward and inclusive approach – working in partnership
Bespoke Recovery Group Work Programme
Oasis Republic Recovery Network
The STARS service will be delivered from the 3 main hubs in identified areas of high need across Buckinghamshire, Oasis House in Wycombe, Unity House and 100a in Aylesbury and our new service Lewins Yard in Chesham, as well as from GP surgeries & other satellites and community venues across the county.
Dry January
Staff attend aa session as part of induction
Staff support access to aa verbally, taking people to a group, introducing to an aa members
Integrate aa into delivery of services – group work and SRP sessions, participants often support newbies into aa sessions
91 AA groups provided form within Oasis premises in q1 this year.
Dry January
Staff attend aa session as part of induction
Staff support access to aa verbally, taking people to a group, introducing to an aa members
Integrate aa into delivery of services – group work and SRP sessions, participants often support newbies into aa sessions
91 AA groups provided form within Oasis premises in q1 this year.
Dry January
Staff attend aa session as part of induction
Staff support access to aa verbally, taking people to a group, introducing to an aa members
Integrate aa into delivery of services – group work and SRP sessions, participants often support newbies into aa sessions
91 AA groups provided form within Oasis premises in q1 this year.