Courses: Adult Social Care
Designed and facilitated by JCK Training
Introducing Mental HealthChallenging Behaviour & Elderly Care
Courses: Mandatory
Provided by our colleagues at Elite Training Associates
Breakaway & Conflict Resolution
BreakawayINTRODUCING DUAL DIAGNOSIS
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.
This 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.
Learning Objectives: By the end of the course participants will be able to:
• 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
Suitable for:
• Health Professionals
• Supported Housing Workers
• Social Care Staff
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