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The Dual Diagnosis Primer
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Author: Edward E. Hughes, M.A..
Description:
The Dual Diagnosis Primer provides a comprehensive yet concise review
of the complex issues associated with the occurrence of mental health
disorders in individuals with mental retardation. The manual includes
a historical overview of the field of dual diagnosis, information
related to diagnosing mental health disorders and how these disorders
may present in individuals with mental retardation, as well as
overviews of related support and treatment strategies.
To enhance interest, each chapter begins with a set of learning
objectives. To enhance comprehension, each chapter closes with review
questions that assist readers in evaluating their understanding of
the information presented. The Dual Diagnosis Primer is written in an
informal style that assures presented information is accessible to
everyone, regardless of his or her level of training or education.
Upon completion of the manual, readers will have prepared themselves
for more advanced study in the field of dual diagnosis. |
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143 pages, printed 2006. ISBN 1-57256-022-3
Section I: Putting the Pieces Together
1.Mental Illness, Mental Retardation and Dual Diagnosis
2.Mental Health Disorders in Individuals with Mental Retardation:
Prevalence and Proposed Causes
Section II: Diagnosing Mental Illness
1.Recognizing Mental Illness
2.The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Section IlI: Clinical Diagnoses
1.Pervasive Developmental Disorders
2.Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Phobias
3.Mood Disorders
Major Depression
Bipolar Disorder
4.Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
5.Borderline Personality Disorder
6.Adjustment Disorder
Section IV: Support and Treatment Strategies
1.Psychotropic Medications
2.Appropriate Use of Psychotropic Medications
3.Beyond Psychotropic Medications
4.Psychotherapy
5.Social Support and Social Skills Training
6.Anger Management Training
7.Supportive Environments
8.Behavioral Supports
Section V: Resources & References
Category: Diagnosis & Assessment
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