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Dual diagnosis 2005
- Authors:
- WALSH Yvonne, FRANKLAND Alan
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 10(2), June 2005, pp.7-14.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Over the last seven years dual diagnosis - a term defined by two or more concurrent disorders, one of substance misuse and the other a mental health disorder - has been an object of focus on the mental health agenda. This article tracks the progress that has been made to research this topic that has been commissioned by the government and of the policies implemented.
From famine to feast as dual diagnosis features in new UK government policy and strategy
- Author:
- HAMILTON Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 10(3), 2017, pp.120-122.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to outline the latest policy announcements by the UK Government and how they relate to people who have co-occurring mental health and substance use problems. Design/methodology/approach: A rapid review was undertaken of policy, strategy and guidance. Findings: All three publications are united by their ambition to improve the care and treatment for people who have developed problems with substances and their mental health. The challenge will be to realise these ambitions in an environment where financial and human resources are contracting. Originality/value: It is important for clinicians, commissioners of treatment and researchers to be kept informed of policy development and how these initiatives will affect people with mental health and substance use problems. (Publisher abstract)
Dual diagnosis: developing a practical tool kit
- Author:
- HAWKINS Caroline
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 10(2), June 2005, pp.15-18.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
The number of people with both mental health and substance abuse problems rose bhy 60 per cent between 1993 and 1998. A toolkit produced by Turning Point and Rethink with funding from the Home Office has been produced with the aim of addressing the challenges for both mental health and substance misuse professionals. This article highlights the core principles and guidelines from the toolkit designed to ensure effective treatment and support for service users. A case study of the Barnet Dual Diagnosis Steering Group is also included.
Better care for people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug use conditions. A guide for commissioners and service providers
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 66
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance supports the commissioning and provision of effective care for people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug use conditions. It is aimed at commissioners and providers of mental health and alcohol and drug treatment services. It also has relevance for support services that have contact with people with co-occurring conditions, including people experiencing mental health crisis. The guidance supports the principles of ‘everyone’s job’ and ‘no wrong door’, which emphasise the joint responsibility of alcohol and drug, mental health and other services to work collaboratively to meet the needs of people with co-occurring conditions. It encourages commissioners and service providers to work together to improve access to services which can reduce harm, improve health and enhance recovery, enabling services to respond effectively and flexibly to presenting needs and prevent exclusion. Links to additional resources are included. The guidance supports implementation of the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and represents an action from the Mental Health Crisis Care Concordat national action plan. (Edited publisher abstract)