1. Improve individual clinicians proficiency in the diagnosis and management of MH problems;
2. Strengthen cooperation and collaboration by: a. developing a common language by using a common clinical tool- the mhGAP-IG; b. exploring models of ongoing and future knowledge exchange and interactions about clinical realities.
3. Compare and confront different perspectives and different models of healthcare organization;
4. Help with clinical practices to better enable the integration of MH interventions.
Review the epidemiology of substance use and substance-related diseases and disorders; the role of psychoactive substances in health and illness; the role of different actors (professionals, stakeholders, civil society) in the development, implementation and evaluation of public policies; and the effectiveness of different strategies and interventions that can serve as a scientific basis for alcohol and drug policies in the Americas
Review the epidemiology of substance use and substance-related diseases and disorders; the role of psychoactive substances in health and illness; the role of different actors (professionals, stakeholders, civil society) in the development, implementation and evaluation of public policies; and the effectiveness of different strategies and interventions that can serve as a scientific basis for alcohol and drug policies in the Americas
Upon finishing the course, participants should be able to:
- Design risk communication strategies using a risk map to analyze the local context and systematically incorporating lessons learned.
- Understand the importance of risk perceptions and other relevant risk communication concepts and incorporate these in the design of effective strategies and in adjustments according to the local context.
- Identify monitoring and evaluation activities appropriate for the interventions and communication processes in the risk communication strategy.
- Understand the important steps for communicating effectively with the internal and external target audiences, including partners, stakeholders, the media, online social networks, health personnel and the public.
- Understand the need to integrate risk communication into the planning process of national risk management and emergency response strategies.
- Understand the conceptual and theoretical foundations of risk perception and their applicability during a response to a public health emergency.
- Learn basic principles for strengthening internal and inter-agency communication coordination during a public health emergency response.
- Introduce basic concepts about effective communication with the public and the media during public health emergencies.
- Demonstrate how "listening" to the public helps the authorities develop responses that effectively address public concerns.
- Identify tools for effective communication with the public and the media.