Addiction and Mental Health - Dual Diagnosis
Addiction and Mental Health - Dual Diagnosis
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Description
Addiction exerts a powerful and lasting influence on the brain that lead to numerous mental health issues. People who are addicted to drugs are mostly found diagnosed with different mental disorders like paranoia, depression, anxiety, aggression, hallucinations, etc.
This Dual Diagnosis Course includes the modern evidence-based, best practices in the alcohol, drugs and mental health to improve the care provided to the patients with substance use disorders.
You will learn tried and trusted techniques to assess the patients for substance use disorder risk, diagnose patients to determine the severity of their use, design treatment plans, and refer out to the most suitable treatment services.
This course is led by a dual diagnosis consultant who will explain the right ways to assist people struggling with both substance abuse and mental health issues, as well as help develop advanced psychotherapeutic skills and cultivate diverse interests that provide meaning to their life.
Please note: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Addiction and Mental Health – Dual Diagnosis doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.
What you'll learn
- Understand how chronic use of drugs can lead to both short- and long-term changes in the brain
- Find a list of effective treatments designed to guide people through the complex process of quitting drugs or alcohol
- Provide kind, compassionate and result-based care to a large community of patients living with drug addiction
- Learn to cope with uncomfortable feelings and undo the irrational thoughts that keep you addicted
- Discover the key concepts and frameworks in the field of addictions and mental health services
- Get familiar with different types of drugs and other substances, their effects, including different approaches to treatment
- Understand the cycle of addiction, including harm associated with alcohol, tobacco, cannabis & stimulants, inhalants, drink & drug driving
- Recognise the strong connection between substance abuse and mental health
- Learn about pharmacotherapies, orthomolecular science, neuroplasticity, neurotransmitters and functional medicine
- Identify the underlying issues that drive addictions including grief cycle, depression, sadness & anger
- Cultivate an addiction-free, healthier, happier lifestyles with the help of addiction counselling
Certification
After completing this course's assessment, you will be eligible for:
- A CPD QS accredited Certificate from One Education.
The CPD QS Accredited Certificate Is Available In PDF Format, At The Cost Of £9, Or A Hard Copy Can Be Sent To You Via Post, At The Cost Of £15.
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Course design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
WHO IS THIS ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH ?
This Addiction and Mental Health – Dual Diagnosis Course is an in-depth mental health training programme, ideal for those who are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse for a long time. It is also perfect for healthcare professionals, advanced practitioners and those who would want to help their patients or loved one quit substance use or addiction. There are no learning requirements or formal degrees necessary to begin this course, and it can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis.
How is the course assessed?
To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.
Career Path
This Addiction and Mental Health – Dual Diagnosis will help you gain all the necessary theoretical knowledge to excel in the relevant field. Enrol on our course now and get started on the journey of taking your career to the next level.
Course Curriculum
| Promotional Video | |||
| Promotional 5 minute video | 00:06:00 | ||
| SAMHI Dual Diagnosis Intro video | |||
| SAMHI Dual Diagnosis Intro video and downloadable worksheet PowerPoint slides | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 1 - Drugs and Effects | |||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 1 (content part 1 – 4) | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 2 (content part 5 – 6) | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 3 (content part 7 – 8) | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 4 (content part 9) | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 5 (content part 10) | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 6 (content 10 – 12) | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 7 (content part 13) | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 8 (content part 14) | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 9 (content part 14) | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 10 (content part 15 – 18) | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 2 - Addictions & Mental Health | |||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 1 content part 1 – 2 | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 2 content part 3 – 5 | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 3 content part 6 – 7 | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 4 content part | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 5 content part | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 6 content part | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 7 content part | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 8 content part | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 9 content part | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 10 content part | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 3 - Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health | |||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 1 content part | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 2 content part | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 3 content part | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 4 content part | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 5 content part | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 1 content part 6 | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 7 content part 7 | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 4 - Brain Works - Neurophysiology | |||
| Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 1 content part | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 2 content part | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 3 content part | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 4 content part | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 5 content part | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 5 - Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment | |||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 1 content part 1 – 2a – 2f | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 2 content part 2g | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 3 content part 2h – 2i | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 4 content part 3 | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 5 content part 4 | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 6 content part 5 – 7 | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 7 content part 8 | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 8 content part 9 – 10 | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 9 content part 11 | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 10 content part 12 | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 6 - Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support | |||
| Module 6 Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support VIDEO 1 content part 1 | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 6 Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support VIDEO 2 content part 2 | 00:20:00 | ||
| Resources – Addiction & Mental Health (Dual Diagnosis) Integrative 12hrs | |||
| Resources – Addiction & Mental Health (Dual Diagnosis) Integrative 12hrs | 00:00:00 | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate Now | 00:00:00 | ||
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