Dr. Heather Fulton

Clinical Psychologist; Adjunct Faculty @UBC in Dept of Psychology, Clinical Assistant Prof in Dept of Psychiatry; Tweets my own

[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

"Remotely delivered interventions seem to be acceptable – and even preferred – to families and friends of people who use methamphetamine and may increase access to care."
Families & friends can access a list of @SMARTRecovery F & F group options here: https://t.co/IbfdoeG0Ym 3/3

[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

. @RecoveryAnswers has an excellent summary of a study examining SMART Family and Friends groups for people with loved ones experiencing methamphetamine use disorder: https://t.co/aU2nu4h5fM 🧵1/3

[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

Key take-aways include: high levels of satisfaction, reduced feelings of isolation, increased confidence to cope and feelings of hopefulness, fostering well being, self care, effective communication, reinforcing boundaries, and acceptance. 2/3

[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

Events include:
-Hard Talks Made Easy: Communicating with Your Teen/Young Adult Around Substance Use and Addiction;
-Invitation to Change groups; and
-Responding Constructively to Ambivalence in Your Loved One
https://t.co/w1aDvLE0Mn
#recoveryjourney

[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

It can be hard to find quality information about substance use. Helping Families Help posted FREE & low cost October events (note: many are located in the US but you do not have to be a US resident to attend).

Learn more at: https://t.co/w1aDvLDsWP

[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

A new study demonstrates how a mobile app (A-FRAME: Alcohol Feedback, Reflection, and Morning Evaluation) might increase contemplation about one's drinking behavior in young adults: https://t.co/cGyXZ8PX1G

A quick summary of the study findings is here: https://t.co/9UdfrGyZcd

[NCTR @NCTR_UM]

Get ready for an inspiring week of lunch and learn webinars during Truth and Reconciliation Week! From September 23 - 27, join us daily to hear from Chief Ovide Mercredi, Dr. Cary Miller and others. Don’t miss out, sign up now! https://t.co/IsO7GAD2P8

[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

Did you know @NCTR_UM has Lunch & Learns?

Register: https://t.co/vIA7mfiFDU

Monday Sept 23-"Health related impacts of the residential school system"
Tuesday Sept 24-"Allyship and confronting unconscious bias"
Wednesday Sept 25-"Impacts and addressing Indigenous identity fraud"

[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

Have you heard about @familysmartcda?

They have parent peer support groups in BC & AB, education & training events. There are many amazing resources & videos on their website for families of children & young people experiencing #mentalhealth challenges:  https://t.co/WHsV87kmLn

[Nicholas Fabiano, MD @NTFabiano]

My commentary was just published in Sports Psychiatry.

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[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

@AislinMushquash @DrMushquash @mcgillu @ACCESS_OM @LakeheadRsrch Wowee! Congratulations! This is such great news.

[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

It seems like that would outweigh any concerns that a term is simply meaningless “virtue signaling”.

One article that reviews this in more detail:
https://t.co/Te9fZ26IUK
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[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

Why ‘unhoused’ rather than ‘homeless’? This article gives a nice overview. Very briefly (and not exhaustive):
-Less stigma
-More humanizing
-Greater emphasis and focus on the system issue of lack of affordable housing, rather than moral or individual failings
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[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

If many people who are unhoused prefer a term, and the new term puts more focus on the key determinants that lead to a situation (i.e., lack of affordable housing, decay of other important social programs and supports), isn’t that a step in the right direction?
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[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

For a Canada-specific option there is also @FARCANADA: Families for Addiction Recovery: https://t.co/WULhrnZPWE

#addiction #family #substanceuse

[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

Finding mental health support can be expensive. Luckily there are a lot of free/low cost options for families who are wanting to support a loved one experiencing substance use challenges. Many are listed in: Helping Families Help website and newsletter: https://t.co/gMBNAo6HM6

[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

What an innovative idea! I love this: https://t.co/tMA0JSSTdd

[Dr. Heather Fulton @drheatherfulton]

One of the highlights from last week's @CPA_SCP #CPA2024 conference?

@nick_kerman's calls to action for how psychologists can help address the #homelessness and #overdose crises: