The delivery of substance use interventions for young people in rural Australia

About this webinar:
Young people in rural Australia are more likely than urban young people to experience substance use harms. These harms are compounded by limited access to effective healthcare services. This seminar discussed the work undertaken in Dr Nicole Snowdon's thesis on determining the best-evidenced interventions and how rural healthcare services can optimise the delivery of psycho-social interventions to reduce problematic substance use among young people.

About the speaker:
Dr Nicole Snowdon brings a distinctive blend of clinical expertise and research acumen to her work. As an AASW-qualified social worker and seasoned qualitative researcher, she is deeply committed to advancing translational research in mental health and substance use services. Currently serving as a post-doctoral researcher at Charles Sturt University, Dr Snowdon is spearheading three pivotal projects:

1. Integrating the Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training: Adapting these innovative methods to enhance service delivery in rural Australian settings.
2. Implementing Nature Walking Groups: Introducing nature-based interventions in rural mental health services to support holistic recovery.
3. Translating Cognitive Remediation Therapy: Bridging the gap between cognitive remediation techniques and practical mental health applications.

Dr Snowdon’s work is dedicated to translating research insights into practical solutions that improve mental health outcomes and service delivery in underserved areas.