ROACHE on RECOVERY
ROACHE on RECOVERY
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH: The chicken or the egg?
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH: The chicken or the egg?
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH: The chicken or the egg?
Wednesday 18th February 2015
Dr. LaNae Jaimez discusses the integration of mental health into substance abuse treatment and its impact on recovery. Listen now on ROACHE on RECOVERY.
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Get the buttons here!Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Breaking Down the Barriers
In Today's landscape, almost every program you find is a dual diagnosis program. There's not too much out there in the way of a program that is just going to attack a substance abuse issue without looking at the mental health component.
Ever wondered how mental health and substance abuse treatment intersect? In this episode of 'ROACHE on RECOVERY', Dr. LaNae Jaimez, a psychology professor at Solano Community College, sheds light on this critical topic. She dives into the history and challenges of integrating mental health services into substance abuse programs. It wasn't always a smooth ride; traditional treatment staff often struggled to accept and understand mental health needs. Dr.
Jaimez shares how overcoming these hurdles has led to more effective recovery outcomes for many individuals. The episode also explores the stigma surrounding mental health disorders, which can prevent clients from fully engaging in their treatment. Through candid discussions, you'll gain insights into why staff training is vital for client success and how personal boundaries play a role in recovery support.
Tune in to hear about real-life experiences from therapeutic community programs and learn how mental health has become an essential component of substance abuse treatment.