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2021 WEbinars
December: LNU HEALTH: Cultural Safety Considerations in Pain Care for Mi’kmaw Children
November: Nova Scotia Health e-Mental Health Tools and Resources
October: Workers' Compensation Nova Scotia and Chronic Pain
July: Stimulant Use & Psychosis
June: The Intersection of Chronic Pain and Addiction: Common Brain Mechanisms, Risk Factors and a Framework for Care
May: Prevention of Addiction
April: QEII Pain Self-Management Program
March: Managed Alcohol Program
February: Chronic Pain & Anxiety
January: Exploring the Relationship Between Multiple Unexplained Symptoms and Central Sensitization: Fact or Fiction?
December 8, 2021
LNU HEALTH: Cultural Safety Considerations in Pain Care
for Mi’kmaw Children - Tanas Sylliboy
November 10, 2021
e-Mental Health Tools and Resources - Amanda Hudson
MindWell U Overview
TAO Overview
Togetherall Overview
eMental Health Reference Tool and Additional Supports
Nova Scotia Health MHA Program New Video Series
October 12, 2021
Workers' Compensation & Chronic Pain - Rachel Barbour
PowerPoint Presentation
July 14, 2021
Stimulant Use & Psychosis - Dr. Pamela Arenella
PowerPoint Presentation
June 15, 2021
Chronic Pain & Addiction Reward- Dr. Maureen Allen
PowerPoint Presentation
Resources
Manuscripts
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Elman I. et.al. Common Brain Mechanisms of Chronic pain and Addiction. Neuron Perspectives. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2015.11.027
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Ditre, J. W., Brandon, T. H., Zale, E. L., & Meagher, M. M. (2011). Pain, nicotine, and smoking: Research findings and mechanistic considerations. Psychological Bulletin, 137(6), 1065–1093. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0025544
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Wong et.al. M. Childhood sleep problems, early onset of substance use and behavioral problems in adolescence. Sleep Med. 2009 August ; 10(7): 787–796. doi:10.1016/j.sleep.2008.06.015
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Namba M. et. al. Neuroimmune Mechanisms as Novel Treatment Targets for SUD and Associated Comorbidities. Frontiers in Science. Open access. April 2021. Vol 15. Article 650785. www.frontiresin.org
Videos
Podcast
Programs
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Pain BC
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Nova Scotia Pain Self-Management Programs
Policy Documents
May 11, 2021
Prevention of Addiction- Dr. David Martell
PowerPoint Presentation
Screening Tools
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ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
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CRAFFT (Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends, Trouble)
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PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire)
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MMS (Modified Mini Screen)
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DAI (Diagnostic Assessment Interview)
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GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)
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CASr-SF (Composite Abuse Scale Revised-Short Form)
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CASR-SF may not be reproduced without permission. Permission must be obtained from Dr. Marilyn Ford-Gilboe (mfordg@uwo.ca) before use.
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COMM (Current Opioid Misuse Measure)
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Managing Benzodiazepine Use in Older Adults Tool
Resources
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Development of a brief measure of intimate partner violence experiences: the CASr-SF: Article
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Johann Hari TED Talk (2015): Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong
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Families for Addiction Recovery (FAR) Website
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The Brain Story - Self-directed Course
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Lost Connection by Johann Hari - Book
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Adverse Childhood Experiences: Interventions to Prevent and Mitigate the Impact of ACEs in Canada - Report (pg13)
March 8, 2021
Managed Alcohol Program- Dr. Leah Genge
January 19, 2021
Exploring the Relationship between Multiple Unexplained Symptoms and Central Sensitization: Fact or Fiction?- Dr. Maureen Allen
PowerPoint Presentation
December 9, 2020
Pain Theories Past to Present: Time to Move Beyond the Biopsychosocial Model? - Dr. Peter Stilwell
November 17, 2020
Update on Cannabis: Smoking out Fact from Fiction- Dr. John Fraser
September 9, 2020
Psychotherapy in Pain - Dr. Josh Rash
PowerPoint Presentation
Resources
Interventions for the Treatment of Pain & Function Among Patients with Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Interest Trial: To Help Improve Depressed Mood,Pain & Quality of Life
June 10, 2020
Chronic Pelvic Pain - Ainslee McCann
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