Strategies for Addressing Co-Occurring Disorders

Friday, Oct 11, 2024 • 12 pm to 1 pm

Virtual

Training Sessions

Abstract

This presentation will review common co-occurring mental health diagnoses and helpful screening tools. We will also present an evidence-based model of suicide assessment that provides an outline for the conversation. Information will be shared regarding newer substances found to have been misused in local areas.

Objectives

  • Participants will be able to describe basic screening tool to be able to identify co-occurring concerns
  • Participants will be able identify most common co-occurring concerns/diagnosis
  • Participants will be able identify 3 strategies for identifying differential diagnosis
  • Participants will be able to identify strategies for suicide prevention in the context of substance use treatment.

Accreditation

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

SOCIAL WORK

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

Psychologist (APA)

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.


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