Sexual Health: An Essential Part of Recovery — Webinar Series Thursday, May 2, 2024 2 p.m. ET (Session 1)

https://mhttcnetwork.org/sexual-health-webinar-series/?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=5781cf983d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_04_18_01_07&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-5781cf983d-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D Sexual health refers to physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being in relation to a person’s sexuality. It is not solely the absence of an illness, dysfunction, or infirmity. Sexual health necessitates a respectful and positive approach to life toward sexuality and sexual relationships and the ability to make pleasant and safe sexual experiences that are free of coercion, discrimination, and violence. Living with a mental disorder or substance use disorder can present additional challenges for a person’s sexual health The series is a 4-session introduction to this large and important topic, and will highlight best practices for assessing sexual history, and provide up-to-date information on sexual risk and STI prevention services. Sign up for any or all of the webinars: Session 1 – May 2 – Sexual Health: An Essential Part of Recovery Session 2 – May 29 – Discussing & Documenting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Session 3 – June 17 – PrEP Talk: Enabling Mental Health Professionals to Lead in Prevention Session 4 – July 16 – The Syndemic of HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and Behavioral Health Disorders