Dual Diagnosis (open session)
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 10:00
Inspire Wellbeing, Third Floor, City Factory, Old City Factory, 100 Patrick St,, L'Derry, BT48 7EL
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Dual Diagnosis is the occurrence of a mental illness alongside substance misuse. This workshop will explore the complex, multiple needs of people with mental health issues and problematic substance misuse.
In this workshop we will:
Define the term ‘Dual Diagnosis’
- Understand Dual Diagnosis's importance within a Human Rights context
- Explore a range of common mental health issues and factoring in the behavioural impact of these disorders
- Gain understanding of the potential impacts on someone with diagnosed Dual Diagnosis
- Learn how to develop an effective strategy for supporting an individual with this diagnosis
- Identify barriers to collaboration between mental health and substance services and strategies to help overcome them