Week 2 Benefits of SBIRT and Motivational Interviewing Paper

Week 2 Benefits of SBIRT and Motivational Interviewing Paper

Purpose

The purposes of this discussion are to: identify evidence supporting SBIRT, and describe its value for various stakeholders.

Instructions

Find at least two (2) peer-reviewed journal articles (not ones provided in the course), then provide a critical discussion of the following:

  • Is using the SBIRT approach with Hispanic families important?
  • Does cultural awareness play a significant part in screening Hispanic clients? If so, to what degree. If not, why?
  • Is motivational interviewing (MI) beneficial when working which Hispanic clients?