Integrated Treatment for Dual Disorders – Substance abuse in persons with severe mental illness (dual disorders) is a common problem for many consumers that contributes to a worse course of illness. Recent advances have shown that treatment is most effective when it integrates both mental health and substance abuse services into a cohesive package that is delivered in a manner informed by the consumer’s motivation to change and his or her level of involvement in the treatment system. This presentation will briefly highlight the problem of dual disorders, and then describe the fundamental ingredients of integrated treatment. Special emphasis will be placed on the stages of treatment. This webcast provides a learning aid for clinicians to match their interventions to consumers’ individual motivations to work on their substance abuse or mental health problems. References Mueser, KT, Noordsy, DL, Drake, RE, & Fox, L. (2003). Integrated treatment for dual disorders: A guide to effective practice. New York: Guilford Press. Doyle Pita, D., & Spaniol, L. (2002). A comprehensive guide for integrated treatment of people with co-Occuring disorders. Boston:Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

 

SAMHSA: Prevalence of Mental Illness in US Stable in 2011

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In 2011, nearly one in five adults in the United States reported any mental illness, and one in twenty suffered from serious mental illness, according to a Nov. 29 report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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30 year study uncovers linkages between mothers and their children's health

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Researchers at The University of Queensland have been documenting the lives of mothers and their children over 30 years to uncover what role genetic and environmental factors have on mental illness, substance abuse and heart disease. The team of …
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