Dual Diagnosis: An Introduction to the mental health needs of persons with developmental disabilities

Editors: Dorothy M. Griffiths, Chrissoula Stavraski and Jane Summers

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This book offers new insights from research and practice in the field of dual diagnosis. It is a comprehensive text designed to update our knowledge and understanding concerning mental health aspects in persons with developmental disabilities. It is essential that persons who work in this field have access to the latest information and training so they can provide the most effective service. This book is designed for that purpose.

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Table of contents

633 pages, printed 2002. ISBN 0-9688694-0-8

How to Use this Book : Jill Saldanha

Forward : Jo Anne Nugent

Preface : Jim Johnston

Introduction : Dorothy M. Griffiths, Chrissoula Stavrakaki, and Jane Summers

Chapter 1— The Nature of Developmental Disabilities : Frances Owen and Jacqueline MacFarland

Chapter 2— The Mental Health Needs of Persons with Developmental Disabilities : Lillian Burke and Elspeth Bradley

Chapter 3- The Integrated Biopsychosocial Approach to Challenging Behaviours : Dorothy M. Griffiths and William I. Gardner

Chapter 4— The DSM-IV and How It Applies to Persons with Developmental Disabilities : Chrissoula Stavrakaki

Chapter 5- Comprehensive Screening and Assessment : Jane Summers, Chrissoula Stavrakaki, Dorothy M. Griffiths, and Thomas Cheetham

Chapter 6- Person-Centred Approaches to Services and Supports : Sandra Gahan, Len Dykstra, and Jane Summers

Chapter 7- Collaborative Treatment Approaches : Robert King and Robert Carey

Chapter 8- Psychopharmacological Treatments in Persons with Developmental Disabilities : Chrissoula Stavrakaki, Ruxanda Antochi, Jane Summers, and Judy Adamson

Chapter 9- Building Responsive Service Systems : Laurie Dart, Bill Gapen, and Susan Morris

Chapter 10- The Interdisciplinary Mental Health Team : Jane Summers, Kerry Boyd, Julie Reid, Judith A damson, Brenda Habjan, Valerie Gignac, and Charles Meister

Chapter 11- Developing Social Supports for People who have a Dual Diagnosis : Jo Anne Nugent and Yona Lunsky

Chapter 12- Offenders who have a Developmental Disability : Dorothy M. Griffiths, Peggy Taillon-Wasmund, and Debra Smith

Chapter 13- Sexuality and Mental Health Issues : Dorothy M. Griffiths, Debbie Richards, Paul Fedoroff and Shelley L. Watson

Chapter 14- Substance-related Disorders in Persons with a Developmental Disability : Chrissoula Stavrakaki

Chapter 15- Dual Diagnosis in Children : William Mahoney

Chapter 16- Aging and Dual Diagnosis : Keith Fidler and Bruce McCreary

Chapter 17- Mental Health Issues in Clients with Severe Communication Impairments : Julie Reid, Jane Summers, Judith A Damson, Brenda Habjan, Charles Meister, and Valerie Gignac

Chapter 18- Legal Issues and Ethical Dimensions of Dual Diagnosis : Patricia Peppin

Appendix A— Syndromes and Diagnostic Features : Jane Summers, Chrissoula Stavrakaki, Dorothy M. Griffiths, and Thomas Cheetham

Appendix B— Common Psychiatric Conditions Associated with Developmental Disabilities

Glossary of Terms

Index

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