CAMH's Addictions Rounds: Why sexual orientation matters: A review of addiction treatment for gay and bisexual men
Event date: -
Event type: Single day (a day or less)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1) Review key epidemiological relevant to gay and bisexual men (GBM)
2) Highlight key barriers to care impacting management
3) Review of available literature supporting an evidence based approach to support GBM clients with addiction
4) Brief introduction to Rainbow Services, LGBTQ addictions counselling, provided at CAMH
Presenter: Dr. Matthew Haaland
Dr. Haaland has been an advocate in his role as the global health representative in the Queen’s medicine student government, co-authoring a CFMS position paper on transgender health, and co-leading a community support group for LGBTQ individuals in Kingston. His additional work related to LGBTQ health includes developing curricular additions for LGBTQ health needs and historical review of HIV in Kingston. His primary interests in psychiatry include mental health for marginalized populations and improving access to care.
To join via webinar, click on this link at the time of the event (registration is not required): http://camh.adobeconnect.com/jan25mh/
The recording of this session will be posted here afterwards.
i look forward to listening to the recording - i live in Victoria so can't come in person Nancy Poole
I wish I could attend! The Gay Men's Sexual Health Alliance (GMSH) is currently working on a significant provincial project related to Party n Play (sexualized substance use among gay, bi, queer men). I look forward to viewing the recording. - Dane Griffiths, Associate Director, GMSH
Here is the recording of the session: http://camh.adobeconnect.com/p9d12fvtivfn/