However, it is contended that the AOD work-force has a number of characteristics that often act as impediments to people with co-occurring disorders receiving, in that sector, appropriate, integrated, 'one-stop-shop' care. Nevertheless, because of the configuration of mental health services in ...
Those who abuse prescription drugs put themselves at a much higher risk for cardiovascular and respiratory failure, seizures, stroke, and other physical and mental health problems to name a few. The health problem outlined in this paper is the adverse reaction of non-prescription drugs with alcohol...
The services we provide for adults include residential detox services, men’s residential treatment, women’s residential treatment, outpatient substance abuse treatment, an HIV Early Intervention program and a program for individuals with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health concerns. ...
Feasibility and acceptability of a mental health screening tool and training programme in the youth alcohol and other drug (AOD) sector the feasibility and acceptability of the mental health screening tool to young people and the effectiveness of the training package within the youth AOD ... L Hi...
Future research should include a focus on the psychosocial context of addiction, other drug use and the impact of negative attitudes on care delivery.doi:10.1080/01612840.2016.1248876Rebecca BreretonMarie GerdtzTaylor & FrancisIssues in Mental Health Nursing...
Incorporating this therapy into a self-care routine can provide a holistic approach to managing stress. The relaxation and sense of well-being experienced during and after a session can be a valuable tool in maintaining mental health and emotional state. ...
The questionnaire and focus group were repeated 10 months later to ascertain change in behaviour. The BI training was well-received and led to improvements in attitudes, skills and knowledge around AOD screening and BI in youth mental health practitioners. Positive change in participants' attitudes ...
His focus on long-term sustainability became even clearer in 2020 when he launched a national initiative aimed at addressing the intersection of housing instability and mental health. The project sought to create not only immediate relief but also lasting support systems that would help individuals re...
While the later seemed to work more broadly, enhancing overall physical health and healing, it had a direct and targeted influence on weight loss.Throughout a number of weeks, I observed that my body fat percentage was steadily decreasing. The changes were most evident in areas where I ...
Design/methodology/approach – A total of 195 staff (nine service managers, 39 supervisors and 147 clinicians) in 13 alcohol and other drug (AOD) services across Australia participated in mental health screening and brief intervention training using PsyCheck. PsyCheck is designed to detect and ...