Dual Diagnosis (wk 7)

Question 1

What does a Multi-layered Approach include?

Answer 1

• worker: consultation, training, resource development
• system: tertiary consultation, police/procedures
• state & federal: submissions to gov

Question 2

What is Dual Diagnosis (DD)?

Answer 2

• when a person experiences mental illness and substance use issues
• Sometimes called comorbidity or concurrent disorders

Question 3

The Prevalence of a Dual Diagnosis (DD) is…?

Answer 3

• 35-65% of people with a Mental Health Service have a history of / are currently presenting with problematic substance use.
• 55 -75% of clients of Alcohol & Drug Services may have a history of a mental illness.
• Dual Diagnosis in adolescent clinical psychiatric populations has been reported to be as frequent as 50% - 71%

Question 4

What is the ‘Importance Confidence Ruler’?

Answer 4

• making change depends on how important it is as well as the degree of readiness and confidence the person has.

Question 5

What areas will an OT come across DD in OT practice

Answer 5

• Child Protection
• Housing
• Trauma
• Youth & Aged Care
• Aboriginal Health
• Refugees
• Mental Health & Addiction