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International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience | ISSN: 1522-4821 | Volume: 20
July 25-26, 2018 | Vancouver, Canada
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing
14
th
World Congress on
Mental Health and Wellbeing
5
th
World Congress on
&
Dual diagnosis
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his Presentation will discuss the connection between mental health disorders and addictions. Large numbers of patients are
impacted by both chemical dependency and mental health. Traditionally these disorders have been treated separately, but
there is mounting evidence to suggest that patients are should be treated with an integrated approach. The presentation utilizes
clinical examples to reinforce the areas outlined. The presentation will make recommendations regarding effective treatment of
both disorders. The presentation will discuss cultural issues emerging from current research. It will conclude with identifying
future areas of study.
Biography
Kevin Coffey has a master’s degree in Social Work and a doctorate in Counseling in Human Development. He has 28 years of working in behavioral health. He
currently runs the day to day operations of a mental health center and supervises 30 clinicians. He is an assistant professor of Psychiatry at the University of
Rochester Medical Center. He teaches in the University of Rochester Counseling Program and at Empire State College.
Kevin.Coffey@esc.eduKevin Coffey
University of Rochester, USA
Kevin Coffey, IJEMHHR 2018, Volume: 20
DOI: 10.4172/1522-4821-C3-017