Module Code - Title:
EN3062
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SUBSTANCES AND MENTAL HEALTH
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The module will develop the students' knowledge of dual diagnosis and other drug related complications. Possessing such knowledge, especially in relation to dual diagnosis will increase students' awareness of the prevalence of mental health problems related to substance misuse. Participants will be afforded an opportunity to explore treatment and intervention strategies, which can impact upon clinical practice. Through personal reflection participants can explore 'self' as a therapeutic tool.
Syllabus:
Definition, classification and theories of mental health and mental health disorders in relation to substance use and misuse; Interventions and treatment strategies specific to dual diagnosis; Policy and service provision; Reflection on personal beliefs, attitudes and therapeutic interaction.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Define and demonstrate an understanding of the term dual-diagnosis, including relevant concepts and classifications;
Demonstrate an understanding, discuss and evaluate mental health complications relating to drug and alcohol misuse.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate self-awareness and clarify personal values and attitudes relevant to the field of mental health and substance use/misuse issues.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Identify, examine and share a variety of intervention and treatment strategies specific to dual-diagnosis.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module uses a variety of learning experiences, including lecture, group discussion and group work. Through examination and collaborative discussion of a wide range of resources and perspectives relating to stress, mental health, self-harm and suicide, among other topics, students will be more knowledgeable and proactive in their ability to recognise such issues, as well as respond in a way that is sensitive, articulate and responsible.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Mueser, K.T., Noordsy, D. L., Drake, R. E. and Fox, L (2003)
Integrated Treatment for Dual Disorders: A Guide to Effective Practice
, Gilford: Gilford Press
Rassool, G.H (2002)
Dual Diagnosis: Substance Misuse and Psychiatric Disorders
, Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
Other Relevant Texts:
Petersen, T and McBride, A (2002)
Working with Substance Misusers: A Guide to Theory and Practice
, London: Routledge
Bucciarelli, C (2004)
Addicted and Mentally Ill: Stories of courage, Hope and Empowerment
, Binghamton: Haworth Press
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
DPDASTUPA - DRUG AND ALCOHOL STUDIES
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
diarmuid.verrier@ul.ie