Dual Diagnosis (one day)

This is a 1 day course online  (online for individuals).
Also currently available and (online for teams).

Course overview

A day of learning and reflection on the complexities of dual diagnosis.

Participants explore the interactions between mental illness and substance misuse, establish a framework for assessment and identify evidence based approaches to effective management and treatment for this client group.

Course aims

To provide non-statutory workers with a clear framework for assessing and treating people with dual diagnosis

Course objectives

By the end of the course participants will have had opportunities to:

• Identify sub-populations of dual diagnosis clients
• Describe the interactions between mental illness and substance misuse
• Practice evidence based approaches to effective treatment of dual diagnosis clients
• Explain the Department of Health recommended guidelines for dual diagnosis treatment (Osher & Kofoed 1989)

Maximum group size: 18 people

Competences: DANOS AB2.2012, MH14.2013