Remote Learning: An Overview of Dual Diagnosis

Date and time: 04 and 11 June 2021 (Fridays) 09.30 - 12.30 (GMT+1)

This Dual Diagnosis workshop will be delivered live online by Dr. Sean Foy over two mornings. The training sets out to provide a clear overview of Dual Diagnosis/Disorders and its implications for treatment and practice. Sean has specialised in the areas of Addiction and Mental Health over the last 25 years and continues to be heavily involved in this area in his work as a clinical psychologist. He has recently delivered a briefing on Dual Diagnosis to the Oireachtas Group on Drug Policy Reform. 

‘Dual Diagnosis’ is the term used when a person suffers from both a drug and/or alcohol issue and a mental health issue. Traditionally there has been much debate as regards the best way to treat clients and service users who have a dual diagnosis. This debate has resulted in clients being treated (in some cases) in two separate services. The American Medical Association states that up to 37% of alcohol abusers and 53% of drug abusers have at least one mental health diagnosis.

This remote training course will allow you to interact with Seán and other participants in a virtual classroom where, in addition to the workshop content there will be live discussions, question & answer sessions and skills practice. You can access the course wherever you have an internet connection; on a desktop, tablet or even a smartphone.

Suitable for: anyone working in mental health or addiction services including nurses, social workers, project workers, psychologists, counsellors.

Members of The Psychological Society of Ireland and The Addiction Counsellors of Ireland can receive learning credits/CPD points for completing this workshop

For full details and bookings please click here:

https://www.thelearningcurve.ie/online-learning/remote-learning-an-overview-of-dual-diagnosis