Social Workers
Integrating Treatment for Co-Occurring Alcohol Use Disorders and Mental Health Conditions
1.00 - CE credit hours training
$8.00 - Cost of course
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Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational
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Integrating Treatment for Co-Occurring Alcohol Use Disorders and Mental Health Conditions
Integrating Treatment for Co-Occurring Alcohol Use Disorders and Mental Health Conditions
The article highlights the need for integrated treatment for individuals with both alcohol use
disorder (AUD) and mental health conditions (MHCs). It discusses screening, treatment
approaches, and challenges in providing comprehensive care. Systemic barriers, including
training gaps and insurance limitations, hinder effective integration. The article explores
innovative solutions like technology and peer support to improve access and outcomes. It
emphasizes the importance of continued research and policy changes to enhance treatment for
co-occurring disorders.
- Describe the importance of integrated treatment for individuals with co-occurring alcohol use disorder (AUD) and mental health conditions (MHCs), including its benefits and challenges.
- Identify key screening tools and treatment approaches used to diagnose and manage co- occurring AUD and MHCs effectively.
Amy M. Yule, M.D., is a
psychiatrist at Massachusetts
General Hospital and
an assistant professor of
psychiatry at Harvard Medical
School, Boston, Massachusetts.
John F. Kelly, Ph.D., is a psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
John F. Kelly, Ph.D., is a psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.