Dual Diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis

This one-day course aims to raise awareness about dual diagnosis and explore approaches and models to working with the dually diagnosed. It consists of a mixture of inputs, case study work and participatory educational exercises.

The specific objectives are for participants:

• To increase awareness of the extent and nature of dual diagnosis of mental health and substance use
• To provide, basic, appropriate information about mental health and substance use
• To examine the interaction between alcohol, drugs, mental health and psychoactive medication
• To explore the risk associated with dual diagnosis
• To highlight the role of non-engagement as a feature of working with the dually diagnosed
• To explore approaches to working with non-engaging dually diagnosed clients
• To provide information about governmental guidance on this issue