Advocacy is a core component of the PCI mission.
Our main goal is helping people learn what the research shows, because it can be used to help people heal from addiction and mental illness. We don’t care about what is “trendy” or flashy, because some trends in treatment are not well thought out. Also, most new trends are supported by minimal scientific evidence.
Therefore, we have developed two approaches to help anyone, and everyone, learn about the science of health and wellness.
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As an institute, because discussing research is important, we lead training activities to help the public, and therapists learn.
So, one way we advocate for mental health is by talking about the most up-to-date research on addiction or mental health issues at presentations. Throughout the year you will find our staff at conferences and local meetings. We love to meet other therapists, and help them expand their minds or change opinions. We also like to challenge misinformation, and help people heal.
Here’s a sample of our recent talks and presentations:
“Interpersonal Neurobiology: The Science Connecting Addiction and Trauma”
“Addiction in Midlife: Why Otherwise Healthy Professionals Abuse Drugs”
“Interpersonal Neurobiology: The Science Connecting Addiction and Trama”
“Interpersonal Neurobiology: The Science Connecting Addiction and Trauma”
“Understanding the Opioid Epidemic”
