Resources

BHDDH’s Substance Use Prevention Fact Sheet

RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, August 2020 This fact sheet was developed by BHDDH to provide users with more information on what substance use prevention entails. The fact sheet defines prevention, outlines various...

Recorded Webinar: Caring for our Brains in Unprecedented Times

Charity Bell, July 22, 2020 This is the third installment of the RI PREVCON Virtual Series. In this incredible, challenging time, even those who have never experienced anxiety may be aware of racing thoughts, brain and body exhaustion, and reduced effectiveness. For...

Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, July 2020 Summer is typically a wonderful season for outdoor activities and spending additional time with family and friends. For some people, these activities include drinking alcoholic beverages. In light of the...

Talking to Children about Racism, Racial Injustice, and Protests

Strengthening Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (SIDE) Committee, June 2020 The recent events related to the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have given rise to important questions about how to talk to children about issues of diversity...

Bradley Online Learning

Lifespan, 2020 Bradley Online Learning offers computer-based continuing education for professionals in a variety of disciplines, including psychologists, social workers, certified counselors, physicians, nurses, speech/language and occupational therapists, and...

Telehealth for Transition Age Youth and Young Adults

Pathways RTC, June 2020 Pathways has released a new tip sheet that provides initial guidance for protecting the emotional safety, privacy and welfare of transition-age youth and young adults while they are participating in virtual mental health care. This list,...

Health Information National Trends Survey Brief: E-Cigarettes

National Cancer Institute, June 2020 The latest HINTS Brief, titled “E-cigarette Perceptions and Experimentation Among US Adults”, [protect2.fireeye.com] examines e-cigarette perceptions and whether perceived harm and addictiveness are associated with trying...