This course is designed for staff who work with or encounter people with dual diagnosis. It will particularly suit those working in field of drug misuse or mental health. The course will present the theory of the co-existence of mental health and substance misuse problems, and provide participants with the skills to recognise the complex needs of those with dual diagnosis.

By the end of the course participants will have:

• an understanding of the range and spectrum of mental health disorders as identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Volume 4
• increased their familiarity and have an understanding of the issues of Dual Diagnosis
• increased their awareness of risks related to this client group
• increased awareness of the range of responses to this client group

To ask further questions or to book a course please contact us.