Dual Diagnosis

Inspiring Motivation

Inspiring motivation
Why are some therapists so good at motivating residents while others have a history of flat-out refusals or a lack of participation? According to American Physical Therapy Association Spokeswoman Alice Bell, the most … “Someone who has just received …
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UR Part of $23M Grant for Parkinson's Study

UR part of M grant for Parkinson's study
"People are always looking to see whether drugs out there could serve dual purposes," said Dr. Kevin Biglan, a UR Medicine neurologist who is co-leading a multisite study. … Biglan said people often are put on medication as soon as they get a diagnosis.
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Helpline in Bernardsville Brings Hope to Teens Struggling with Substance Abuse
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Down Syndrome and Autism: Feeding Progress of My Child With a Dual Diagnosis

Down Syndrome and Autism: Feeding Progress of My Child with a Dual Diagnosis — Down Syndrome and Autism Check out this awesome update on the progress CJ has made when it comes to food, mealtime and feeding. CJ has a dual diagnosis of Do…


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Courier Times Community Calendar for March 31

Courier Times Community Calendar for March 31
3-4 p.m. Thu. To encourage socialization and help to manage the symptoms of schizophrenia; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 6-7 p.m. Thu; Dual Diagnosis. 7-8 p.m. Thu. A twelve-step self-help group for people with a dual diagnosis of mental health and …
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Destination Hope Addresses the 12 Step Program Myth
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New Adolescent Helpline in Kenilworth Aids Search for Substance Abuse

New Adolescent Helpline in Kenilworth Aids Search for Substance Abuse
But there's no substitute for getting help from certified addiction professionals. Drug rehab facilities offer several different treatment options including drug detox, dual diagnosis, individual and group therapy and mandatory education programs. The …
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Brookhaven Retreat Observes Alcohol Awareness Month
Dual diagnosis treatment facilities concentrate on treating co-occurring substance abuse issues with mental illness. Brookhaven Retreat believes in order… Continue reading

How Can We Teach the Carers to Actually Care?

Question by hooverhumper22: How can we teach the carers to actually care?
I am looking into methods involving theatre processes to train mental health support workers. There is an “old school” culture within the system (UK) which is a form of bullying. I believe it occurs as a result of workers not understanding the nature of empathy. My task is to facilitate the opening of closed minds. I am aware that this is a mammoth… Continue reading