CO-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS IN YOUTH

Course overview

Course Description: This course is based on a publication of the Federation of Families for Children?s Mental Health about youth with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health problems. This course outlines the findings and recommendations based on research conducted by the Federation of Families for Children?s Mental Health in order to improve outcomes for youth with these co-occurring disorders. This course also discusses the issue of co-occurring substance abuse and mental health problems in terms of prevalence, developmental course, consequences, and treatment. Additionally, information is provided on the obstacles impeding progress for youth with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. This course serves as an excellent resource for mental health professionals who would like to build or refresh their knowledge about youth with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health problems. Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists and certified addictions counselors can benefit from this course. This course may also be helpful for other practitioners, such as dieticians and nutritionists who may work with dual diagnosed clients. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to learn more about dually diagnosed youth and who wish to develop their clinical skills in this area. Author: Federation of Families for Children?s Mental Health Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with an overview of youth with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health problems. Specifically, a professional will: Describe the purpose, findings, and recommendations based on the research by the Federation of Families for Children?s Mental Health. Identify the prevalence, developmental course and treatments for co-occurring substance abuse and mental health problems. Identify the obstacles impeding progress for youth with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. Citation: Federation of Families for Children?s Mental Health (2001). Blamed and Ashamed: The Treatment Experiences of Youth with Co-occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders and Their Families. Alexandria, VA Courses available 24/7 - Unlimited CE package available Visit us on the web at Ce-Classes.com