Clinical Handbook of Co-existing Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Problems

by Amanda Baker (Editor), Richard Velleman (Editor)

Overview

There is no other book on the market that addresses the issues surrounding dual diagnosis, and offers practical guidance for professionals

The book has a potential to be a 'must-have' book for substance misuse professionals

Includes a range of clinical examples and has a firm evidence base

International contributors

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135448431
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/12/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	424
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Amanda Baker is Associate Professor at the Centre for Mental Health Studies, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

Richard Velleman is Professor of Mental Health Research at the University of Bath, UK, and Director of the Mental Health Research & Development Unit, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, UK.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Overview: Detection and Decisions. Part 2: General Processes When Working with People with Co-existing Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Problems. Part 3: Adapting Approaches with Specific Populations or Specific Problems. Part 4: Training, Supervision and Future Directions.

Editorial Reviews

"The editors have pulled together a veritable 'who’s who' of the fields of substance use and mental health from many parts of the world... If the messages of this book about assessment and treatment are heeded... then the quality of treatment provided for co-existing disorders will be substantially improved." - Wayne Hall, and Michael Farrell, from the Foreword

From the Publisher