Supporting People with a Developmental Disability and a Mental Health Problem ^©

This Handbook has been designed as a basic introduction to dual diagnosis for front line staff and families. It covers topics such as issues in diagnosis; prevalence; predisposition; pharmacology; and therapy. Also reviewed are 7 major mental illnesses and how these present in persons with a developmental disability. The Mental Health Consultation Information Form, a comprehensive tool used to prepare for a consultation, is included. A final chapter provides a comprehensive approach to assessment with forms for data collection and planning, plus a section on how to distinguish between mental illnesses and behavioural issues. The Handbook is currently being used as textbook for community college courses. Price: $35.00 plus $3.00 shipping. Author: Jo Anne Nugent, M. A.

Table of Contents

1. Understanding Dual Diagnosis: the Past
2. Prevalence
3. Predisposition
4. The Clinical Intervention Strategy ^©
5. Assessment and Diagnosis
6. Classification in Psychiatry
7. Mood Disorders
8. Schizophrenia
9. Anxiety Disorders
10. Dissociative Disorders
11. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
12. Personality Disorders
13. Pharmacology
14. Therapy for Persons with a Dual Diagnosis
15. Putting It All Together
16. The Mental Health Consultation Information Form ^©

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