Co-Existing Mental Health and Addiction Problems (CEP)

Aim

This workshop provides an overview and update of current approaches to working with people with Co-Existing Mental Health and Substance Use Problems (CEP). It is designed to upskill those working in mental health services who want to support people in their addiction recovery.

Overview and Learning Intentions

• Understand substances of misuse and complications associated with CEP

• How to promote a harm-reduction approach with people who have problematic substance use

• Pathways/development of addiction through a lens of CEP; substance categories, triggers, cross-addiction, and coping strategies

• Understand the nature, extent and impact of CEP on people’s lives and how services can support recovery

• Apply brief interventions by developing harm reduction skills (including support for those wanting abstinence)

• Latest research and advice on vaping

Let's Get Real

1. Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs

3. Working with whānau

4. Working within communities

5. Challenging discrimination

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Five | Catering: Refreshments provided

• Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.

• Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged. 

• No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.

• MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.

• Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.

Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.

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