Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders

At a glance:

Date: Monday, June 2, 2008
Location: Radisson Paper Valley Hotel Appleton, WI
Time: 8:15-9:00 am (registration), 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Fee: $130 (includes lunch)
Brochure:Download the brochure of all David Mays programs.
Instructor: David Mays, MD, PhD
Contact: Merrilee Pickett 608-263-8268, mpickett@dcs.wisc.edu or Anne Voxman, 608-263-7023 or toll-free at 800-442-4617
To register: See registration options.

Description:

Many clients who abuse substances have co-existing mental disorders. Many mentally ill clients also abuse psychoactive substances. Making accurate diagnoses and implementing appropriate treatment strategies can be difficult when two conditions co-exist. Treatment failures are often the result of either improper diagnoses or ineffective treatment strategies. The result is frustrating for both clients and clinicians.

Challenges to diagnosing and treating co-existing conditions can include:

• Does it matter which problem came first?
• Will treating one condition improve the other?
• With limited benefits for both substance abuse and mental health clients, how can both disorders be treated effectively?

The program addresses these and other issues involved in treating co-existing conditions. Gain practical information on how to identify anxiety, mood and thought disorders. Learn about the latest research on these disorders and the most effective strategies to improve client outcomes when substance abuse is also an issue.

*This program focuses on adults with co-existing disorders.

Workshop topics include:

Anxiety Disorders

• Generalized Anxiety, Panic, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
• Why we must take anxiety disorders seriously
• Self medicating with alcohol and other drugs
• What works—cognitive-behavioral therapy, medications, alternative approaches
• Treatment implications for substance abusing clients—if they are on medication, are they really clean and sober?

Mood Disorders

• How to identify Depression and Bipolar Illness
• Practical strategies to manage mood disorders
• How to improve medication compliance
• Communicating effectively with physicians
• Self medicating with alcohol and other drugs
• Treatment implications for substance abusing clients

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

• How to identify the major psychotic disorders
• Interviewing and communicating with psychotic clients
• How to reduce and manage psychotic symptoms
• Reduce your anxiety when working with psychotic clients
• Issues when substance abuse is also present

This workshop helps you to:

• Understand the diagnostic criteria for anxiety, mood and thought disorders
• Sharpen your skills in assessing these disorders
• Learn what treatment approaches produce the best outcomes for clients with substance abuse problems and mental illness
• Improve your ability to collaborate with prescribing physicians
  
  
  

Your instructor:

David Mays, MD, PhD, is a forensic psychiatrist who directed the forensic program at the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison for 13 years. He served as the unit psychiatrist for the Management and Treatment Unit, a 14-bed maximum security unit for the most challenging and violent mental health clients in Wisconsin. He currently provides training and consultation throughout Wisconsin and is on the clinical faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  He is the recipient of the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, and the Exceptional Performance Award from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. Dr. Mays is a seasoned clinician and highly sought-after presenter.  His seminars are consistently rated as excellent learning experiences by participants.

Student comments:

“I’ve been to similar programs presented by Dr. Mays. It’s always a great refresher course, and I appreciate his thoughtful updates.” ~ Nina Bartell, PhD, Advanced Psychological Innovations

“Dr. Mays is consistently one of the best instructors I have heard.” ~ Glenn Larson, community forensic services specialist

“The program was excellent. It was packed with a lot of information that is usable.” ~Dottie Winch, aoda coordinator

“Excellent. I especially appreciated the information on communicating with physicians.” ~ Joann Nishiura, MS, clinical interviewer

General information:

Times: 8:15-9:00 am (registration), 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Day 1)

Location: Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, 333 W College Ave, Appleton, WI. A block of rooms is reserved at the Radisson Hotel. Call 800-242-3499 or 920-733-8000 or visit the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel site to make your reservations. Use promotional code “pdas” to receive special conference room rates. Reserve your room by May 4, 2008 to receive the conference rate.


Registration deadlines: If you do not receive our confirmation letters before the workshop, please call 608-262-7942.

Cancellation policy: If you are unable to participate in a group class or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days prior to the program. If you cancel 3 business days or less before the program, or do not participate, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call 800-725-9692. No refund is given for cancellation of an Independent Study class. Exceptions to this policy will be determined by CPM program staff on a case-by-case basis.

Credit: The following have approved the program for 6 hours: Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board, National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC #5990), Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Minnesota Board of Social Work (06-138), and Department of Public Instruction Professional Development plans. The Association of Social Work Boards has approved credit for Wisconsin (#1042), Illinois (#159-000243), and Iowa (#35). Full attendance is required to receive continuing education credit.

For program information contact: Merrilee Pickett, 608-263-8268 or e-mail mpickett@dcs.wisc.edu or Anne Voxman, 608-263-7023 or toll-free at 800-442-4617.

 

Registration options

By phone: Call 608-262-7942 or toll-free 800-725-9692.

By mail: Print, complete and mail the UW Continuing Studies registration form.

By fax: Print, complete and fax the UW Continuing Studies registration form.

Online: Secure online registration is available for this program.