Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Rural Areas (On-demand)-Recording Presentation

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The video is a recording of a webinar titled "How to Opioid Use Disorder in Rural America." It is hosted by the Providers' Clinical Support System (PCSS) and the National Council for Mental Well-Being. The presenter is Dr. Erin Winstanley, an associate professor at West Virginia University. She discusses the impact of opioid use disorder in rural areas, barriers to delivering evidence-based prevention and treatment services, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on overdose deaths. Dr. Winstanley emphasizes the social determinants of health in rural communities, such as lower rates of education, higher rates of poverty and unemployment, and limited access to healthcare services. She also addresses the challenges of stigma and regulatory barriers in providing care for individuals with co-occurring mental illness, suicidal ideation, and substance use disorders. Dr. Winstanley highlights the importance of addressing compassion fatigue and promoting workforce wellness in rural areas. She also mentions the need for integrating traditional healing models and land-based interventions, particularly for Native American and American Indian populations. Overall, the webinar explores strategies for enhancing service delivery and community resilience in rural America.

Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder

Rural America

Providers' Clinical Support System

Dr. Erin Winstanley

COVID-19 pandemic

Social determinants of health

Stigma and regulatory barriers

Compassion fatigue

Workforce wellness