School of Medicine and Community Partners Tackle Tough Topics During Mental Health Conference

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Dr. John Krouse, dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine and vice president for Health Affairs, spoke to professional healthcare providers, indigenous healers, community health workers and residents about prevention and treatment within a cultural, holistic and interdisciplinary framework. His remarks came during the second annual Mental Health, Substance Abuse & HIV Prevention Conference, organized by the UTRGV School of Medicine’s Counseling and Wellness Services. The two-day conference was underway Sept. 22-23 at the Region One Education Services Center in Edinburg. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)
Dr. John Krouse, dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine and vice president for Health Affairs, spoke to professional healthcare providers, indigenous healers, community health workers and residents about prevention and treatment within a cultural, holistic and interdisciplinary framework. His remarks came during the second annual Mental Health, Substance Abuse & HIV Prevention Conference, organized by the UTRGV School of Medicine’s Counseling and Wellness Services. The two-day conference was underway Sept. 22-23 at the Region One Education Services Center in Edinburg. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

By Jennifer L. Berghom

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Edinburg, Texas –– The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine’s Counseling and Wellness Services and its community partners is hosted the second annual Mental Health, Substance Abuse and HIV Prevention Conference, Sept. 22-23 at the Region One Education Service Center.

The conference brings together professional healthcare providers, indigenous healers, community health workers and residents to discuss the delivery of prevention and treatment services within a cultural, holistic and interdisciplinary framework.

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Attendees had the opportunity to hear from healthcare professionals on issues related to treating mental illness, addictions, and HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. They also are participated in breakout sessions.

The conference also provided information on the efforts the School of Medicine is making to create awareness about substance abuse and the HIV/AIDS problems in the community, and its prevention efforts to educate young adults on campus and throughout the community. Also on the agenda was a discussion about the stigma associated with seeking treatment for mental health disorders and HIV/AIDS.

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