Smiling older man with healthcare worker outside

The role of social connection and loneliness in the wellbeing of people experiencing homelessness and substance use.

Smiling older man with healthcare worker outside

Presented by: Dr Marlee Bower (The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney) and Carlos Duarte (Clinical psychologist, Haymarket Foundation Drug and Alcohol Service)

This webinar will provide participants with an understanding of:

  • The prevalence of substance use and loneliness among people experiencing homelessness
  • How loneliness impacts the wellbeing of people experiencing homelessness
  • Risk and protective factors for loneliness among people experiencing homelessness
  • How alcohol and other drug (AOD) services can help people experiencing homelessness and co-occurring loneliness or substance use

For more information, contact training@comorbidityguidelines.org.au 

Location

Online

Date Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Duration   1h 30m