Dual Diagnosis – Australasia

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Drivers for system change Consumer and carer demand Prevalence Harms and unwanted outcomes strongly associated with dual diagnosis Opportunity to provide more effective treatment of ‘target’ disorders via improved recognition and more effective responses to co-occurring disorders Barriers to better outcomes for persons with dual diagnosis Indigenous Australians Rural and remote regions of Australia Australia's responses to dual diagnosis Structure of the Australian health care system National level responses to dual diagnosis The National Comorbidity Initiative Improved Services for People with Drug and Alcohol Problems and Mental Illness Measure ‘Can Do’ – Managing Mental Health and Substance Use in General Practice Headspace State level responses to dual diagnosis Conclusion References