Mental Health and OUD: Working with LGBTQ+ Individuals

Description

Substance use disorders and opioid use disorders are more common in LGBTQ individuals with comorbid mental illness. In addition, many treatment programs do not have the culturally sensitive resources to adequately treat LGBTQ patients and are not aware of resources available for those who may have other underlying conditions or adverse histories. Micro-aggressions and discrimination in MAT practice can negatively impact treatment and recovery from substance use disorders, therefore it is essential for practitioners to have a greater understanding of this minority population.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurse practitioners or other advanced practice nurses, PAs, psychologists, pharmacists, and healthcare teams.

Presenter

Petros Levounis, MD

Credit Designations Available

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, Nursing Contact Hours, AAPA Category 1 CME credit, Pharmacy Continuing Education Credit, CEUs for psychology and Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit.

Core Competencies as a result of participating in this activity

Interpersonal Skills and Communication
Medical Knowledge
Systems-based practice

Educational Objectives

Cite two specific interventions that clinicians can use to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ patients.
Describe three unique mental health and substance use problems in LGBTQ populations.
Provide ways in which one’s sexual orientation and gender identity/expression might affect a patient’s treatment/recovery from opioid use disorder.
Discuss culturally informed and culturally sensitive counseling to LGBTQ people.

Method of participating in the learning process

In order to receive maximum credit, learners must:

1. Review the materials provided in this module.
2. Complete knowledge-based assessment questions to assess both prior knowledge and knowledge change following the activity
3. Complete an evaluation to assess satisfaction and plans for individual and/or team practice change.
4. Follow instructions at the end of the course regarding how to retrieve a certificate.*

*Credit will not be awarded unless all components of the program are completed. Partial credit will not be awarded.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand
	Expires on 06/24/2023


Cost:	FREE

Credit Offered:

1 CME Credit

1 PA-CME Credit

1 Other Professionals Credit

1 Psychology (APA) Credit

1 Nursing Credit

1 Pharmacy Credit

1 IPCE Credit

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