Topics in Addiction: Stigmatized Grief After Accidental Overdose: Family Experiences of Loss and Pathways to Support
March 10, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
This month’s Topics in Addiction Seminar will be presented by Övgü Kaynak, PhD, Associate Professor, Social Sciences & Psychology, Co-Director, Awareness & Community Engagement (ACE) Lab, Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research, Penn State Harrisburg.
This presentation will present findings from qualitative interviews with family members who have lost a loved one to accidental overdose, highlighting how stigma shapes their experiences of grief, isolation, and meaning-making. The talk will also discuss improving how families are connected to supportive, accessible resources during bereavement and beyond.
This seminar will be recorded. To request a link to the recording, please contact Sarah (sballard@pennstatehealth.psu.edu).
Topics in Addiction is the monthly gathering of the Penn State Addiction Center for Translation. Topics are presented in accessible ways to try to be inclusive of all, regardless of training or background. The program hopes to reach not only scientists, clinicians, and trainees at Penn State, but also everyone in the community with interests in addiction and its widespread implications on research, clinical work, medical education, policy, and the community.
Contact Sarah (sballard@pennstatehealth.psu.edu) with any questions or concerns.
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