Addiction and Mental Health – Dual Diagnosis
Overview
Many people facing addiction also struggle with mental health challenges, making recovery more complex and difficult without proper guidance. The Addiction and Mental Health – Dual Diagnosis course provides a structured way to understand both conditions together and how they interact. In this Addiction and Mental Health – Dual Diagnosis course, you will learn how drugs affect the body, how addiction links with mental health, and how harm reduction strategies work. The Addiction and Mental Health – Dual Diagnosis course also explains brain function, trauma models, and early intervention approaches. By completing the Addiction and Mental Health – Dual Diagnosis course, you will gain clearer insight into dual diagnosis support, helping you understand behaviour, recovery pathways, and effective care approaches in real-world situations.
Key Benefits Included
► Accredited by CPD
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Sneak Peek
Learning Outcomes
► Identify effects of drugs on mental and physical health
► Explain the link between addiction and mental health conditions
► Apply harm minimisation strategies in support settings
► Analyse brain function related to addiction and behaviour
► Understand trauma-informed approaches and early intervention
Who is This Course For?
► Beginners in mental health support
► Healthcare and support workers
► Counselling and therapy students
► Social care professionals
► Anyone interested in addiction recovery
Certification
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99
Career Opportunities
► Mental Health Support Worker – £22,000 to £30,000 per year
► Addiction Support Worker – £23,000 to £32,000 per year
► Recovery Coach – £24,000 to £38,000 per year
► Community Health Worker – £22,000 to £35,000 per year
► Wellbeing Practitioner – £25,000 to £40,000 per year
Course Curriculum
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:
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Course Curriculum
| Promotional Video | |||
| Promotional 5 minute video | 00:06:00 | ||
| SAMHI Dual Diagnosis Intro video | |||
| SAMHI Dual Diagnosis Intro video and downloadable worksheet PowerPoint slides | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 1 - Drugs and Effects | |||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 1 (content part 1 – 4) | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 2 (content part 5 – 6) | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 3 (content part 7 – 8) | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 4 (content part 9) | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 5 (content part 10) | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 6 (content 10 – 12) | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 7 (content part 13) | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 8 (content part 14) | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 9 (content part 14) | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 1 – Drugs and Effects: VIDEO PART 10 (content part 15 – 18) | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 2 - Addictions & Mental Health | |||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 1 content part 1 – 2 | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 2 content part 3 – 5 | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 3 content part 6 – 7 | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 4 content part | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 5 content part | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 6 content part | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 7 content part | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 8 content part | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 9 content part | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 2 Addictions & Mental Health: VIDEO PART 10 content part | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 3 - Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health | |||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 1 content part | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 2 content part | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 3 content part | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 4 content part | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 5 content part | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 1 content part 6 | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 3 Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health VIDEO PART 7 content part 7 | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 4 - Brain Works - Neurophysiology | |||
| Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 1 content part | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 2 content part | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 3 content part | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 4 content part | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 4 Brain Works – Neurophysiology VIDEO PART 5 content part | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 5 - Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment | |||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 1 content part 1 – 2a – 2f | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 2 content part 2g | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 3 content part 2h – 2i | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 4 content part 3 | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 5 content part 4 | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 6 content part 5 – 7 | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 7 content part 8 | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 7 content partVIDEO PART 8 | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 9 content part 11 | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 5 Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment VIDEO PART 10 content part 12 | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 6 - Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support | |||
| Module 6 Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support VIDEO 1 content part 1 | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 6 Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support VIDEO 2 content part 2 | 00:20:00 | ||
| Resources – Addiction & Mental Health (Dual Diagnosis) Integrative 12hrs | |||
| Resources – Addiction & Mental Health (Dual Diagnosis) Integrative 12hrs | 00:00:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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It is a course that explains how addiction and mental health conditions are connected.
No, it is suitable for beginners.
You will learn addiction effects, mental health links, and support methods.
Yes, it helps improve understanding of dual diagnosis care
Yes, it includes intervention and support strategies
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