The relationship between alcohol and drugs and mental health: a resource book for Aboriginal workers (2012)

Description

This book provides information on the relationship between mental health and alcohol and other drug use for the Aboriginal alcohol and other drug (AOD), and social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) workforce. The book covers the following topics:

• drugs and the body and mind connection
• mental illness
• the relationship between mental health, and alcohol and other drugs
• stages of change
• interventions
• treatment options
• resources and services.

This book is one of three key resources produced as part of the of the Our healing ways project. It was developed by the Victorian Dual Diagnosis Initiative (VDDI) Education and Training Unit and funded by the Mental Health, Drugs and Regions Division of the Department of Health Victoria.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Contact details

Katherine Bakos
Victorian dual diagnosis initiative
Education and Training Unit
St Vincent's Hospital
PO Box 2900
Fitzroy Vic 3065
Ph: (03) 9288 3855
Fax: (03) 9288 3370
Mobile: 0411 958 314
Email: Katherine.Bakos@svhm.org.au

Links

• View abstract: Our Healing Ways: the relationship between alcohol and drugs and mental health: a resource book for Aboriginal workers
• View report: The relationship between alcohol and drugs and mental health: a resource book for Aboriginal workers (PDF - 17.8 MB)
• View information: Our Healing Ways resources
• View website: Dual Diagnosis: Australia & New Zealand

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