Dual diagnosis: management within a psychosocial context
نویسندگان
چکیده
منابع مشابه
Dual diagnosis: management within a psychosocial context
Recent developments in UK government policy have highlighted the unmet needs of people with dual diagnosis (comorbidity of substance misuse and psychiatric disorder, particularly severe mental illness). Advances in assessment techniques and diagnostic practice have informed the treatment of comorbidity and improved its outcome. There is growing evidence for the effectiveness of psychosocial int...
متن کاملPsychosocial approaches to dual diagnosis.
Recent research elucidates many aspects of the problem of co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD) in patients with severe mental illness, which is often termed dual diagnosis. This paper provides a brief overview of current research on the epidemiology, adverse consequences, and phenomenology of dual diagnosis, followed by a more extensive review of current approaches to services, assessment,...
متن کاملDiagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, part 1: diagnosis, and pharmacological and psychosocial management.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe, progressive disease that affects 1 in 3600-6000 live male births. Although guidelines are available for various aspects of DMD, comprehensive clinical care recommendations do not exist. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention selected 84 clinicians to develop care recommendations using the RAND Corporation-University of California Los Ang...
متن کاملImproving access to community-based mental health care and psychosocial support within a disaster context
Psychological and social impacts of disasters undermine the long-term well-being of affected populations. Integrated, community based MHPSS interventions potentially improve emotional, social, and mental well-being. Post emergency, a focus on mental health, paired with professional understanding of disaster effects, can improve community mental health services. Moderate to severe psychological ...
متن کاملAccess to community-based mental healthcare and psychosocial support within a disaster context
After a large-scale humanitarian disaster, 30-50% of victims develop moderate or severe psychological distress. Rates of mild and moderate mental disorders increase by 5-10% and severe disorders by 1-2%. Those with such disorders need access to mental healthcare. Primary care clinics are appropriate due to their easy accessibility and the non-stigmatising environment. There is a consensus among...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Advances in Psychiatric Treatment
سال: 2004
ISSN: 1355-5146
DOI: 10.1192/apt.10.5.352