CNSL 575 Counseling Individuals with Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Students are introduced to the complexities and unique treatment needs of clients who are diagnosed with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. An examination of the guiding principles for counseling individuals with co-occurring disorders will occur, as well as a review of assessment and diagnostic methods, treatment settings and interventions, special population considerations, and integrated care planning and recovery strategies.