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Innovation Born from Disruption: A Pandemic's Impact on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Innovation Born from Disruption: A Pandemic's Impact on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

December 7 at 12 pm PT/3 pm ET

 

COVID-19 has forced changes in our lives, from how we work and socialize, to how we take care of ourselves and loved ones. Amid the challenges and limitations, a rare silver lining is that the pandemic has led to policy changes that increase access to care for substance use disorders (SUD). Additionally, health-technology innovations have created more options for patients, providers, and families. Depression, isolation, and other risk factors for SUD are exacerbated by the pandemic. At the same time, we must not lose sight of the growing importance of paying attention to the spectrum of mental health conditions, awareness, and prevention measures. Panelists will explore how forward-thinking health interventions can leverage current and future technology to incorporate prevention efforts, along with treatment and recovery, while offering the ideal of a holistic approach that is non-stigmatizing, accessible, and providing the highest quality of care for all.
 

Speakers

Roger Krone
Chairman and CEO, Leidos

Robin McIntosh
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Workit Healt

Matthew Strait
Deputy Assistant Administrator, DEA Diversion Control Division

Nora Volkow
Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health
 

Moderator

Sabrina Spitaletta
Senior Director, Center for Public Health, Milken Institute

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