SCIE Research briefing 30: The relationship between dual diagnosis: substance misuse and dealing with mental health issues
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American Psychiatric Association
A medical specialty society recognised world-wide. Over 38,000 U.S. and international member physicians work together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders. Copies of the DSM-IV can be ordered from the website.
Association of Nurses in Substance Abuse
The Association of Nurses in Substance Abuse (ANSA) provides specialist advice, conferences, training and information for professionals, health and social care bodies, and institutions working in the area of substance abuse.
Care Services Improvement Partnership
A partnership of four national programmes jointly commissioned by the Department of Health and the Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs). Established in 2005 by the integration of a number of initiatives supporting the development of health and social care services. They work with communities, systems and organisations that are engaged with the health and social care needs of older people, people with mental health problems and learning disabilities, people in the criminal justice system and children, young people, their families and carers.
MIND (National Association for Mental Health)
A major mental health charity in England and Wales working for everyone with experience of mental distress by campaigning to provide equal rights and inclusion through policy change and the development of quality services.
National Institute of Alcohol Abuse
A US organisation seeking to promote the best science on alcohol and health by increasing the understanding of biological functions and behaviour and improving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol use disorders.
National Institute of Drug Abuse
A US organisation that aims to provide strategic support and research on drug abuse and addiction across a broad range of disciplines. It also seeks rapid and effective dissemination and use of the results of research to significantly improve prevention, treatment and policy.
National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse
The National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) is a special health authority within the NHS, established by the UK Government in 2001 to improve the availability, capacity and effectiveness of treatment for drug misuse in England.
NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence)
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill health. It provides guidance in public health, health technologies and clinical practice.
A charity for people affected by severe mental illness by providing services, support groups and providing information on mental health problems. Rethink also carries out research which informs both their own and national mental health policy contributing to active campaigns for change through greater awareness and understanding.
The RCN represents nurses and nursing, promotes excellence in practice and shapes health policies. To do so it not only represents the interests of nursing staff but seeks development and implementation of policies which improve quality of patient care; promote professional education and provide resources to support professional development.
Royal College of General Practitioners
The UK academic organisation for general practitioners which encourages the maintenance of the highest standards of general medical practice and represents general practitioners on education, training and standards issues. It is composed of a network of doctors who are committed to improving patient care, developing professional skills and developing general practice.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
The professional and educational body for psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The college is involved in setting and maintenance of care standards; research and education; professional representation and training; working with patients, carers and their organisations. It also organizes conferences, lectures, professional development activities and publishes reports, books and journals.
Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
An organisation which carries out research, policy work and analysis to improve practice and influence policy in mental health as well as public services. A number of key issues are identified and current priorities are mental health care in prisons and the criminal justice system and employment and mental health.
SCAN – Specialist Clinical Addiction Network
A national network for UK addiction specialists, including Consultant Psychiatrists, Specialists Registrars and Associate Specialists who work in the field of addiction. Staff grade doctors in addiction psychiatry may be registered as affiliate members. SCAN’s main aims are to provide support and promote networking to enable specialists to maximise treatment effectiveness.
Scottish Advisory Committee on Drug Misuse (SACDM)
Established in 1994 to advise the Secretary of State for Scotland on policy, priorities and strategic planning on drug misuse.
The devolved Government for Scotland is responsible for issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport.
Substance Misuse Management in General Practice
A network supporting GPs and other members of primary health care teams who work with substance misuse in the UK. There is an SMMGP newsletter (Network), an interactive discussion e-forum, & an annual conference ‘Managing Drug Users in General Practice’.
A leading social care organisation providing over 250 services for people with complex needs, including those affected by drug and alcohol misuse, mental health problems and those with a learning disability. Services include support with housing, advice, education, counselling, outreach work, family needs, emergency care, employment, prison and probation.
United Kingdom Drugs Policy Commission
Launched in April 2007, the commission is comprised of experts from drug treatment, medical research, policing, public policy and the media. It seeks to provide independent and objective analysis of UK drug policy and use this to encourage a wider, informed debate. Independent of government and special interests in both funding and work programme, the commission is not a campaigning body.
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. See also The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders (PDF file).
Related SCIE Publications
- Research briefing 6: Parenting capacity and substance misuse (2004)
- Research briefing 23: Stress and resilience factors in parents with mental health problems and their children (2008)
- Research briefing 24: Experiences of children and young people caring for a parent with a mental health problem (2008)
- Research briefing 26: Mental health and social work (2008)
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