Substance misuse is prevalent in our society and costs the healthcare industry billions of dollars each year. It negatively impacts those struggling with misusing substances in several areas including interpersonal, occupational, and daily functioning. The negative impact is often exacerbated if one is also diagnosed with a co-occurring mental health disorder. While co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders frequently interact with the healthcare system, nurses tend to have limited education and training on treating such individuals. Moreover, negative attitudes exist among nurses and other healthcare providers related to such individuals. These factors have the potential to interfere with patient care. This course will explore many facets of substance use disorders and mental health disorders that commonly co-occur, including posttraumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, and Schizophrenia. Additionally, psychosocial problems associated with co-occurring disorders and treatment recommendations will be discussed.
Course Publication Date:
March 18, 2022
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Natalie White |
| Course No: | MHSU-0322 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Psychiatric & Mental Health
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Learning Objectives
Identify co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and recommended treatment options
Recall symptoms of at least three mental health disorders for which there is a high prevalence of co-occurrence with substance use disorders
List barriers that exist to receiving recommended treatment for those with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
Identify ways the healthcare system fails individuals with mental health and substance use disorders
Recall healthcare provider attitudes toward patients with mental health and substance use disorders