Join this interactive workshop, hosted by Innovtions Institute's Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity, that is designed to improve treatment outcomes and client engagement by integrating sexual health into mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Providing affirmative care has been shown to improve outcomes for LGBTQ+ clients in mental health and substance use disorder treatment. An underappreciated component of affirmative care is facilitating conversations about sexual health that positively engages LGBTQ+ clients in the treatment process. Segments of the LGBTQ+ community experience higher rates of mental health and substance use disorders or engage in ChemSex behaviors, all of which can contribute to higher rates of sexually transmitted infections. Behavioral health providers have an ethical responsibility to facilitate sexual health conversations and address the connection between mental health, sexual health and substance use disorders.
NON-CREDIT VERSION
CEC VERSION
For more information, contact: Michelle Boardman at michelle.boardman@uconn.edu