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Dual diagnosis: counseling the mentally ill substance abuser
- Authors:
- EVANS Katie, SULLIVAN J Michael
- Publisher:
- Guilford Press
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 290p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- New York
- Edition:
- 2nd
Provides a synthesis of chemical chemical dependency and mental health models and articulates a framework for assessment and treatment and a range of effective counselling and motivational strategies for adolescents and adults. This edition is made compatible with the diagnostic statistical manual for mental health, DSM IV and includes discussions of recent developments in treatment plans and trauma based disorders in addicted female adolescents,
The Substance of young needs review 2001
- Authors:
- CHRISTIAN Jane, CROME Ilana, GILVARRY Eilish, JOHNSON Paul, McARDLE Paul, McCARTHY Steve
- Publisher:
- Health Advisory Service
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 138p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Many children who misuse substances have multiple antecedent and co-occurring mental health, social and educational problems. Often these date from preschool years , occur against even generations of diversity, occur in individuals with vulnerabilities such as learning difficulties and other developmental problems and are deeply entrenched. Consequently any successful intervention must be capable of addressing multiple vulnerabilities.
The multiple needs assessment and care management pack: homeless multiple needs partnership
- Author:
- PHOENIX HOUSE
- Publisher:
- Phoenix House
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 26p.,floppy disc.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Multiple Needs Assessment and Care Management Package is a 27 page document which is designed as tool for the assessment of homeless people with mental health problems. It is accompanied by assessment forms contained on a 3.5” computer disc. The pack looks holistically at the presenting needs of an individual. It also enables assessors to: prioritise client needs; action those needs appropriately; and, to develop an effective evaluation process, i.e. working with clients on achievable, realistic goals, with scope for re-negotiation as required. The pack is designed on the assumption that the Assessor is competent in assessment practice and has a good understanding of the parameters that are involved.
Dual diagnosis: an integrated approach to treatment
- Authors:
- WATKINS Ted R., LEWELLEN Ara, BARRETT Marjie C
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 217p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Thousand Oaks, CA
Examines how to provide integrated treatment for clients with both substance abuse and mental health problems. Reviews the diagnosis and assessment of dual diagnosis clients, and goes on to discuss treatment of schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorders and personality disorders, where they are complicated by substance abuse. Also discusses primary substance abuse disorders.