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Seeing double
- Authors:
- GORRY Ann, DODD Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, September 2009, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The Dual Diagnosis Programme was set up in 2005 to improve and develop services for people with a mental illness and a drug or alcohol addiction problem. This article presents key points from policy guidance, reports on the Programme plan for 2009/10 and highlights good practice in the field.
Overview of the NIMHE/CSIP national dual diagnosis programme in England
- Authors:
- GORRY Ann, DODD Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 1(1), August 2008, pp.9-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article reviews the work of the national dual diagnosis programme established in England in response to recommendations for improvements in the way that services treat people with mental health problems and substance misuse issues. National policy drivers are explained, as well as the aims and achievements of the programme to date.
Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA) in the UK
- Author:
- CAMERON Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 2(3), September 2009, pp.11-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article is written by a long-time member of Dual Recovery Anonymous. Dual Recovery Anonymous is a not-for-profit, self-help programme based on the principles of the 12 steps and the experiences of men and women in recovery with a dual diagnosis. The Dual Recovery Anonymous programme helps members to recover from both chemical dependency and emotionally or psychiatric illness. The 12 steps of Alcohol Anonymous have been modified to add emphasis on ‘rebuilding our lives in a positive and caring manner’. The author states that the important thing about Dual Recovery Anonymous is that they recognise that they have two no-fault illnesses whose symptoms can disrupt the ability to function and relate to others effectively. She concludes that that the meetings provide a safe place in which they can talk freely about all aspects of living with a dual diagnosis, and hear others who have suffered the same experiences and difficulties yet come out the other side.
Setting up a dual diagnosis service within a forensic inpatient setting: reflections one year on
- Authors:
- WOOD Nikki, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 2(3), September 2009, pp.20-24.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In 2008 a dual diagnosis service was set up within the forensic services of East London NHS Foundation Trust. This paper provides an outline of the service as it stands, and a description of the multi-disciplinary staff roles within the service. The service has been led by a full-time clinical psychologist, together with a 0.5 whole time equivalent consultant forensic psychiatrist, and a dual diagnosis specialist practitioner. Each of these staff members, and the lead dual diagnostic link worker working with the unit, reflects upon their experiences of working in the forensic dual diagnosis service. The authors conclude that the development of dedicated dual diagnosis services within the forensic mental health services may be the beginning of a strategy to improve understanding of the impact of illicit substances on mental disorder, and the value of therapeutic interventions in managing substance misuse, and the evolution of a more flexible and pragmatic harm minimisation approach.
Dual diagnosis education by distance learning
- Author:
- LEWIS Tabitha
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 1(2), December 2008, pp.13-18.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
One year on since Middlesex University launched the UK's first dual diagnosis distance learning course, it is about to launch a second dual diagnosis course as an 'e-learning' package. This article discusses why the university took this approach, what it developed and whether dual diagnosis can be taught at a distance.
Reflections on the role of the specialist dual diagnosis clinician
- Authors:
- TRIPPIER Justine, PARKER Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 1(1), August 2008, pp.14-19.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article explains the service model devised in one London borough to help and support people with dual diagnosis. As well as discussing management, decision-making and training issues, the authors outline what works, what does not work and what other organisations can learn from their experiences.
Sharing the knowledge
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, July 2004, pp.24-26.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Describes the development and implementation of the Pan London dual diagnosis project which aims to ensure all frontline NHS mental health staff have training in dual diagnosis.
Lived experiences of recalled mentally disordered offenders with dual diagnosis: a qualitative phenomenological study
- Authors:
- O'SULLIVAN Michelle, BOULTER Sara, BLACK Georgia
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology (The), 24(3), 2013, pp.403-420.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The lived experience of mentally disordered offenders with dual diagnosis was the focus of this study. Interviews with five recalled service users from a medium secure unit in England were subjected to an interpretative phenomenological analysis. Five themes were identified relating to identity, control, autonomy and recovery. Clinical implications include increasing service users’ awareness of available post-diagnosis identities, which meet the needs of individuals’ lived contexts and promotion of recovery-oriented care in forensic settings. (Publisher abstract)
Review of dual diagnosis commissioning in the North West of England
- Author:
- CURRIE John
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 4(3), 2011, pp.135-140.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper assesses the commissioning systems in place for local dual diagnosis interventions and makes recommendations for the establishment of innovative practice beacon sites. A diagnostic tool was developed so that the systems could be consistently assessed across five areas in the North West: Cumbria, Warrington, Manchester, Lancashire and Bolton. These were followed up by telephone or face to face interviews and a consultation event. The review found that despite the lack of updated policy and guidance around the commissioning of dual diagnosis interventions, there are good examples of innovative practice in the North West. However, the authors note that these interventions have not been the subject of formal evaluation and this is one recommendation of the study. In those areas that have demonstrated innovation, plans have been put in place to establish these as beacons so that commissioning practice can be shared around the region.
The drugs, the NHS, recovery and me ...
- Author:
- HIND Alix
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 4(2), 2011, pp.84-90.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This personal story of one service user illustrates how client involvement can significantly enhance service provision for people with mental health, substance misuse, and dual diagnosis and in so doing, enhance their own recovery. A range of innovative involvement activities are described highlighting the dual benefits, these include: membership of service user panels, development of an anti-stigma campaign, mentorship of trust staff, and employment as a peer support worker in both mental health and substance misuse services. The author concludes that service provision in mental health and substance misuse services has been enhanced through the genuine involvement of service users. This involvement has been an important factor in building the confidence and skills of service users and supporting them in their own recovery.