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