- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Personality Traits and Psychology
- Empathy and Medical Education
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
University of Michigan
2022-2024
Utah State University
2018-2022
State Street (United States)
2022
Technical University of Darmstadt
2020
Xavier University of Louisiana
2015-2017
Madison Group (United States)
2017
University of Wisconsin–Madison
2015-2017
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2013-2014
Aims A novel professional training was developed to reduce stigma toward harm reduction and pharmacotherapy for substance use disorders.Methods The delivered over three sessions n = 147 health professionals in Utah between 2019 2020, including 40 disorder treatment professionals. Pre post-training survey measures provided evaluation information on knowledge, attitudes, planned action regarding pharmacotherapy. Items were grouped into a score, multilevel modeling, regression analyses, McNemar...
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) has historically been difficult to diagnose, and laden with stigma, leading a variety of clinical responses patients who present symptoms.
Despite a substantial evidence base for effectiveness, medications opioid use disorder (MOUD) are often stigmatized. Even healthcare professionals working in substance treatment may describe these as undesirable forms of medical intervention. Many argue they prefer an "abstinence-based" approach to treatment, free pharmacotherapy. Nonetheless, between the three evidence-based U.S. medications, which include methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, there signs variation how stigma operates...
Many diseases, disabilities, and mental health conditions associated with aging can be delayed or prevented through regular exercise. Several barriers to exercise, many of which are exacerbated in rural communities, prevent mid-life older adults from accessing its benefits. However, recently, a racquet sport named pickleball has become popular among adults, it appears overcome some these barriers. We conducted feasibility study evaluate the impact six-week intervention on measures muscle...
This article describes ( a) parent questions about ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder), b) Internet use to seek information, and c) associations between type of access information-seeking. Seventy parents children (ages 7-17 years) with completed questionnaires after their child’s visit pediatrician. Bivariate relationships were assessed using chi-square statistics, Pearson correlation coefficients, or t tests. Parents identified an average 8.9 for provider. Common related...
The existence of race-based stigma among minority populations in the United States has been well-documented. Notably, acting White accusation garnered considerable attention relation to African American population. Interestingly, studies related this have primarily centered around Black students at Predominately Institutions. Comparably, a focus on college Historically Colleges and Universities is limited. purpose study determine extent which student characteristics (i.e., age,...
Harm reduction and pharmacotherapy approaches to addressing substance use disorder are evidence-based practices for reducing adverse health outcomes. However, professional stigma toward these impedes implementation. In this pilot study, professionals working in treatment services received a 4-hour asynchronous online harm training. Pre- post-training surveys used Likert-scale questions assess attitudes planned actions. Four of the 23 survey items demonstrated significant change pre-...
Traditional cultural expressions (“TCE”), which include dances, songs, and pottery, traditional knowledge (“TK”), includes plant properties, agricultural practices, artistic techniques, are inarguably valuable both to the groups that create them outsiders who wish use or sell them. International law broadly, intellectual property (“IP”) more specifically, not well-suited protect interests of creators TCE TK. A persistent pattern exploitation has been well-documented. But responses have...
The Clery Act was created to provide transparency around campus safety, including sexual assault. This includes making timely warnings the community about safety threats on campus. While all universities are mandated follow Act, legislation does not guidance what language should employ, how much leeway an institution has in determining if a assault represents immediate public threat, or recommended best practices for Timely Warning Notices. need is evident address timeliness, language, and...
The goal of our study was to better understand the health and wellness practices, needs, interests within Cooperative Extension. We used a Qualtrics web-based survey collect data from Extension employees at Utah State University. demonstrated interest in making healthier lifestyles priority through Extension-specific programs focused on exercise physical activity, promotion optimal mental health, opportunities for personal development. leaders administrators are encouraged offer targeted...
We outline the process and development of Well Connected Communities health initiative as undertaken in three Utah communities. This transformative community-focused alternative to addressing public issues through Extension situates local communities origin for decision making. The recognizes need varied community statuses (i.e., planner, implementer, innovator) based on varying levels readiness diversity populations. concluded that aligns well with 2014 Committee Organization Policy...