Introducing Dual Diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis TrainingThis 1-day course uses realistic scenarios to enable participants to look at the reasons why mentally ill clients are so prone to drug and alcohol problems, the potential consequences of dual diagnosis, and current assessment and treatment approaches.

Dual Diagnosis describes the co-occurring problems of mental illness and substance misuse problems, although the needs of the dually diagnosed client are often complex and pose specific problems for care workers. Dual Diagnosis affects up to one third of all clients with a severe mental illness such as Schizophrenia, and community care agencies are becoming increasingly involved in the care and support of mentally ill people who abuse alcohol or unprescribed drugs.

 

We will also introduce delegates to a Toolkit of skills and interventions including the technique of Mind Mapping to make sense of complex scenarios for both service users and the workers supporting them.

Shorter Courses

This 1-day course is also available as a shortened 3 hour workshop with consecutive AM and PM sessions for separate delegate groups. This version will have reduced Learning Objectives and more intensive input. Please contact us for further details.

Download the Course Information Pack here

Read Connor Kinsella's blog posts on UK mental health here

Learning Objectives

Discuss the complex relationships between substance use/abuse and mental disorder

 

Describe the potential consequences and risk factors associated with dual diagnosis, and the implications for workers

 

Demonstrate key skills in supporting clients with substance use and mental health problems, and be aware of current research and development

 

This course is suitable for:

Health Professionals

 

Residential Care Workers

 

Supported Housing Workers

 

Social Care Staff