Dual Diagnosis: The Intersection of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Thursday, May 11, 2023, 12:01 AM - Sunday, December 31, 2023, 11:59 PM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

This module is intended to meet the requirements of the MATE Act. This module will provide an overview of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, the impact on treatment, and engaging the individual in services.

1. Define ‘dual diagnosis’ and ‘co-occurring disorders’ and explain the importance of identifying and treating them.
2. Identify the prevalence of dual diagnosis conditions and list some associated mental health disorders commonly found with substance use disorders.
3. Describe how a mental health disorder can be a risk factor for developing a substance use disorder and vice versa.
4. Explain the challenges of making a mental health diagnosis in someone with an active substance use disorder and cite some strategies that can be utilized to make it easier.
5. Identify some potential sequelae of substance use disorders which may require further mental health treatment.
6. Cite some important clinical practice considerations when treating dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders.

Spectrum Health Hospitals designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

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