Delivering community based support for concurrent disorders

Time: August 18, 2021 01:00 PM to 2.00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

A concurrent disorder is a condition where a person experiences both mental illness and a substance abuse disorder. Concurrent disorders can manifest in a variety of combinations for example anxiety disorder and alcohol abuse or bipolar disorder and opioid addiction and dependence etc. Experienced Practitioners will discuss challenges and best practices in delivering community-based support for drug use and mental health disorders.

Moderator: Justice Kofi Barnes, Ontario Superior Court, Chair, AJTP and IATCP.

Nathaniel Israel M.A., B.Sc.,

Clinical Director & Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual Outpatient Program

Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres

Lindsay Reynolds, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist

Clinical Education Lead, Addictions

Lakeridge Health Hospital

Alex Yeaman

Youth Mental Health Court Worker

Turning Point Youth Services

Upon request, here is the link to the Mental Health Court meta-analysis referred to by Alex Yeaman:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12103-021-09629-6