Substance Use Treatment, Mental Health & HIV: Managing a "Triple Diagnosis" (3HR) Presented by Lorna Vanden Heuvel, LCSW, LCAS, CCTP

Substance Use Treatment, Mental Health & HIV: Managing a “Triple Diagnosis” (3HR)

$45.00

Categories: HIV, Online Course, Substance Specific Tags: addiction, counseling, drug, evidence-based practices, hiv, psychopathology, Stripe only, substance use specific training, substance use treatment, withdrawal

Description

This webinar provides learning addressing substance abuse treatment in persons living with HIV/AIDS. Clinical management of HIV must account for the “triple diagnosis” of HIV, psychiatric diagnosis, and substance use disorder. This requires integrated treatment services that focus beyond just mitigation of substance use and psychiatric and medical symptoms but also address other health behaviors. Participants will learn about specific treatment modalities for which there is a dearth of literature addressing HIV-infected cohorts providing a discussion of issues around substance use treatment as an HIV prevention tool.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Define the differences between HIV, HBV, HCV.
Identify & Educate Clients about interventions for Pre-Exposure, When Exposure Happens, & Post-Exposure
Examine statistics & other relevant information regarding Co-morbidity of Mental Health & SUD in HIV Individuals.
Review and Implement through case study discussion Substance Use, Mental Health, & HIV: Treatment Approaches.
Analyze Harm Reduction Methods & Determine the Role in Integrated Care.

This course offers 3 Online CE hours of SS (HIV)(EBT)(PSY). Note: This course is not approved by the ASWB for continuing education purposes.

Course Instructor: Lorna Vanden Heuvel, LCSW, LCAS, CCTP

Recording Date: 3/18/2024

Course Format

Course Format: Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved.

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Syllabus

Substance Use Treatment, Mental Health and HIV: Managing a Triple Diagnosis (3 HR) Syllabus

I. Understanding HIV, HBV, and HCV

Overview of HIV as a retrovirus and progression to AIDS
Basic transmission and prevention strategies
Key facts about Hepatitis B and C
Importance of clinician education and language accessibility

II. Stages of HIV and Medical Interventions

HIV stages: acute infection, clinical latency, and AIDS
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) and its role in viral load management
Counseling clients on prevention, exposure, and follow-up care

III. Mental Health and Substance Use in HIV Context

Co-occurrence of psychiatric disorders and substance use in HIV-positive individuals
Substance use as both a direct and indirect transmission vector
Impact of substance use on ART adherence and disease progression
Common mental health disorders: depression, PTSD, personality disorders

IV. Barriers to Treatment and Service Utilization

Socioeconomic, racial, and gender disparities in care access
Underutilization of substance use treatment among HIV-positive individuals
Impact of homelessness, trauma, and stigma on engagement
Economic and logistical barriers to inpatient treatment

V. Psychiatric Comorbidities and Psychopathology

High prevalence of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders in HIV patients
Gender-based differences in psychiatric presentation and coping strategies
Role of trauma, grief, and stigma in psychological distress
HIV-associated dementia and cognitive impairment

VI. Personality Disorders and Risk Behaviors

Prevalence of Cluster B personality disorders in HIV-positive populations
Influence of traits like impulsivity, entitlement, and narcissism on risky behaviors
Behavioral patterns increasing risk of HIV transmission and complicating treatment
Treatment implications for individuals with antisocial or borderline traits

VII. Models of Integrated Treatment

Importance of holistic, culturally responsive, and coordinated care
Stages of engagement in HIV, psychiatric, and substance use treatment
Importance of relapse planning and system-level consistency
Use of multidisciplinary teams and trauma-informed approaches

VIII. Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for reducing substance use and maladaptive behaviors
Motivational Interviewing (MI) for enhancing readiness and adherence
Transtheoretical Model for matching interventions to client readiness
Structural Ecosystems Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for complex cases

IX. Harm Reduction and Medication-Assisted Strategies

Methadone maintenance and buprenorphine for opioid use disorders
Clean injection equipment, needle exchange, and safe injection sites
Use of PrEP/PEP as part of harm reduction
Addressing multiple addictions through pharmacological and psychosocial supports

X. Cultural Competence and Intersectionality in Treatment

Tailoring treatment to account for race, gender, sexual orientation, and class
Stigma and its impact on treatment engagement and retention
Integrating cultural humility and responsiveness into care models
Encouraging client empowerment through inclusive, nonjudgmental support