Working with Youth with Mental Health and Substance Use Problems

A CAMH Continuing Professional Education Classroom Course

Monday, December 4 – Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Fee: $250

CACCF CEC Hours: 12

This two-day skills-based workshop explores the theories that underlie responses to concurrent mental health and substance use disorders in youth, as well as practical clinical strategies. Participants will take part in discussions, small group activities and case reviews.

Who is encouraged to participate?

Human service providers, mental health and addiction providers and workers; counsellors and family members of youth who have concurrent disorders.

Participants will learn

• about adolescent development as it relates to substance use and mental health issues
• assessment and treatment planning tools for youth with concurrent disorders
• special issues to consider when working with youth, including gender identity, street involvement and diverse backgrounds and culture
• about accessibility issues for youth with concurrent disorders
• key concepts and treatments for concurrent disorders, including harm reduction, stages of change and motivational interviewing
• common substances used by youth and psychiatric medications used for prevalent disorders

Faculty

• Bruce Ballon, MD, FRCP(C), Clinical Education Specialist, Consultant Psychiatrist, Youth Addiction and Problem Gambling Services, Addictions Program, Child, Youth and Family Program, CAMH
• Gloria Chaim, MSW, RSW, Deputy Clinical Director, Child, Youth and Family Program, CAMH
• Joanne Shenfeld, MSW, RSW, Service Manager, Family Service, Addictions Program, CAMH

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