Dual Diagnosis

Practice in Context

Peter Phillips editor Tom Sandford editor Olive McKeown editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:16th Oct '09

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Dual Diagnosis cover

Dual Diagnosis: Practice in Context is a practical evidence-based guide for practitioners working in multi-disciplinary mental health and substance misuse service settings. Divided into three sections, this comprehensive and international text first explores the contemporary contextual issues surrounding the subject area.  It then goes on to review dual diagnosis in some of the ‘special’ populations (including people diagnosed with personality disorders, women, young people, and older adults) and contemporary issues (e.g. crystal methamphetamine and mental health).  
Part three reviews the development of international service responses to dual diagnosis and discusses the development and commissioning of service models, research and practice development. The text concludes with a chapter outlining priorities for the development of interventions, service approaches, research and education.

KEY FEATURES:

  • A authoritative  in-depth review of both theoretical, clinical and policy issues within a single text
  • Draws together a range of established contributors from a variety of disciplines, including mental health nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and psychiatrists
  • International in focus, with contributors from the UK, USA, Europe and Australia
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"This book is a positive contribution to keeping the issues alive and a great resource for clinicians, educationists and researchers in the world of dual diagnosis, who can use it to help them improve users' experiences and the services they receive." (Mental Health Practice, December 2009)

ISBN: 9781405180092

Dimensions: 246mm x 175mm x 17mm

Weight: 517g

292 pages