Women, Addiction and Mental Health: Information and Practical Guidance from Dr. Sarah Wicks of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Summary: <a href="https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a>Women are significantly more likely than men to have co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders, including eating disorders, with implications for how to engage and support women in getting the help they need.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/locations/st-paul/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Sarah Wicks</a>, a clinical psychologist at <a href="https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation</a>, joins Marti & Erin in this week’s Mom Enough episode to discuss unique challenges faced by women dealing with addiction and, more broadly, how to approach a loved one (male or female) you believe has a substance use problem. She highlights how to approach the loved one in ways that will help the person be receptive rather than push away. Dr. Wicks also offers special advice for parents who suspect their teen may have problems with alcohol or drugs, pointing out the greater effect of those substances on the brains of people under 25. She introduces Marti & Erin to services tailored to teens and their parents, including outpatient services and phone coaching for parents.<br> <br> <br> <br> Have women or girls in your family or circle of friends faced substance use problems? Other mental health issues? How was that similar to or different from what you have observed with males you have known? What do you think would help to reduce barriers to women getting treatment for addiction and mental health disorders?<br> <br> <br> <br> Related resources:<br> <br> <a href="https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/recovery/families-friends/connection-coaching" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Connection for Families</a> phone-based coaching sessions<br> <br> <a href="https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/addiction/intervention/teen-intervene" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teen Intervene</a> education, support & guidance for teens & their parents<br> <br> <a href="http://momenough.com/2019/02/alcohol-misuse-by-women" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women, Alcohol Misuse and Keys to Prevention and Recovery</a> featuring Carrie Kappel<br> <br> <a href="http://momenough.com/2018/09/women-and-alcohol-risk-of-alcohol-related-problems" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women and Alcohol</a> featuring Jill Seward<a href="http://momenough.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Maintaining-Your-Mental-Health.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br> </a>
