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Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) is an evidence-based treatment for adolescent substance abuse and behavioral problems that place families in crisis.

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Check out the most recent MDFT publication and let us know your thoughts!

"Multidimensional Family Therapy for justice-involved young adults with substance use disorders" by Liddle, Dakof, Rowe, Mohamed, Henderson, Foulkrod, Lucas & DiFrancesco, PsyD.

https://t.co/4OrAlkZIhO

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SAMHSA awarded $2.7M to CHDI for a 5-yr initiative to treat substance use disorders for transitional-aged youth (ages 16-25) in eastern Connecticut. UCFS will expand 2 well-established, evidence-based models: SBIRT and MDFT.
https://t.co/efyW1webts

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PTSD AWARENESS MONTH
Many youth and children who have been exposed to traumatic events show signs of PTSD. Know the signs and symptoms, and seek help for your child or family member. Call 988 in case of emergency.
#MDFT #PTSDAwarenessMonth

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To continue the discussion related to the recent warning from the U.S. surgeon general about the possible effects of social media on teens' mental health.
https://t.co/1000PIG0Db

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The Maine Department of Health and Human Services included MDFT as one of initiatives to support their strategic plan for Children's Behavioral Health. We are already in conversations to plan the implementation. Read more at: https://t.co/HKOue7DgnD

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Having an adolescent or young adult child who misuses drugs or alcohol can be a nightmare for parents. Here's an article written by Dr. Gayle Dakof on "5 Lessons for Parents of Teens Misusing Substances"

https://t.co/bf9yKh3TKM

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A new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general warns of an urgent public health issue regarding social media usage and youth mental health.
https://t.co/sG2ieyUm6k

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Another wonderful work day in the Netherlands with the MDFT supervisors. Cindy, Gayle and Howard always come back talking about how impressed they are with their work. Thank you SJI!

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In FY 2021 about 600,000 children were victims of maltreatment in the U.S.

MDFR CAN HELP! MDFR is an evidence-based, home-and community-based family intervention that addresses parental substance misuse and child maltreatment. For more information: https://t.co/wng0RqwL3a

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This week MDFT trainers Gayle Dakof, Stephanie DiPaola, LMFT, Sandra Arguelles and Megan Lucas delivered a booster session to our teams in South Carolina.

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Teens Are Struggling Right Now. What Can Parents Do?

In her new book, “The Emotional Lives of Teenagers,” Dr. Damour aims to demystify adolescence and to reset the very definition of mental health.
https://t.co/sy2mfOewsg

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AAMFT Podcast Interview with Dr. Howard Liddle, Univ of Miami professor and developer of Multidimensional Family Therapy.

https://t.co/w3WDHDd5L9

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Drug overdose is now a leading cause of death during or shortly after pregnancy, surpassing deaths related to pregnancy complications and cardiovascular diseases.
Our evidence-based MDFR program can help! Visit our website for more information. https://t.co/56JuoB86v9

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Women seeking treatment for addictions face additional obstacles, especially if they have children. #NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow's op-ed in @statnews discusses the barriers to addiction treatment people face during pregnancy & how they must be removed. https://t.co/p4Ny1xVNL6

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Women seeking treatment for addictions face additional obstacles, especially if they have children. #NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow's op-ed in @statnews discusses the barriers to addiction treatment people face during pregnancy & how they must be removed. https://t.co/p4Ny1xVNL6

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Our amazing trainer Stephanie DiPaola hosted the most recent "MDFT Introductory Training" in CT. It was our 1st face-to-face Intro session since 2020. From Stephanie's words: "It went GREAT! It was a breath of fresh air to be face to face."

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Multiple SAMHSA grants available, with applications due March 2023. https://t.co/cHz9UZFjFv

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NEW PUBLICATION on using an adaptation of MDFT (applying in-session gaming) to treat problematic gaming among adolescents was published in the journal Family Process. https://t.co/qTBQUhL6Aw

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NOTICE OF FUNDING: Grants to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult and Family Treatment Drug Courts (SAMHSA)
DUE DATE: Monday, March 06, 2023

https://t.co/DUnE9ZhXen