Self-directed online training

Event description

Dual diagnosis refers to the co-occurrence of mental illness and substance use disorder. The co-existence of mental health and drug and alcohol problems is very common, nowadays it is the expectation rather than the exception in clinical practice (Minkoff & Cline, 2004). Consumers with dual diagnosis problems often do not receive optimal treatment. They are at times excluded from one service until the 'other' service treats their 'other' problems. This topic presents general features of dual diagnosis and describe some evidence-based treatment interventions. On completion of this topic practitioners will understand how to screen and assess for dual diagnosis, and have a beginning grasp of possible interventions.

Categories: Capability 6 - Understanding and responding to substance use and addiction, Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning
Disciplines: Medical, Nursing
Levels: Introductory
Lifespans: Adolescent, Youth, Adult

MHPOD topics generally take between 1 and 2 hours to complete.

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