This presentation thoroughly explores the bio-psycho-social aspects of tobacco use disorder specific to individuals with mental and substance use disorders. Data are reviewed to explain a high smoking prevalence, severity of tobacco use disorder, disproportionate health consequences, and the origin of common misconceptions that sustain smoking as a social norm in the recovery and treatment […]

The CBH Program Integrity Department will host the Annual CBH Compliance Forum both in-person at CBH and virtually via Zoom. Attendees will learn about CBH Program Integrity activities and tips for submitting clean claims. A special guest from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG) will provide updates from their office. The forum will conclude […]

Please join us for the third workshop of a four-part series on implementation readiness as it relates to the implementation and sustainability of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in community mental health! In this workshop, we shift the focus from preparing for EBP training to sustaining and evaluating an EBP. Key components of effectively sustaining and evaluating […]

There is a range of addiction severity to cigarettes, cigars, vapes and other nicotine delivery devices. Simply stated, some of us are more hooked than others which is why one stop smoking strategy doesn’t work for everyone. It’s not about quitting, it about learning replacement coping skills. This session defines the physical, behavioral, and emotional […]

Guided by Aaron Beck’s cognitive model, Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) is an evidence-based practice that provides concrete, actionable steps to promote recovery and resiliency for individuals experiencing extensive behavioral, social, and physical health challenges. CT-R is highly collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based, and specifically tailored for those who have a history of feeling disconnected and distrustful […]