Christina E Freibott, Thisara Jayasinghe, Ellen Reagan, Daisy C Perez, Anne Berrigan, Emily Kline, Hannah E Brown, Amy M Yule
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Abstract
Objective: Explore local leaders' perceptions of substance use and psychosis treatment to inform the implementation of an assertive community treatment model for historically marginalized youth. Methods: Interviews were conducted with local leaders in a Northeast city with relevant expertise. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using the Consolidated Framework of Implementation Research domains. Results: Fifteen leaders completed interviews and four key themes emerged: (1) A patchwork of systems attempts to catch youth early on, but often fails; (2) The inability to simultaneously address mental health and substance use concerns complicates care; (3) An ideal program would be flexible in the ways the current system is inflexible; (4) factors important in tailoring a program to serve historically marginalized youth. Conclusion: When designing a program to support the engagement of youth with symptoms of psychosis and SUD, it is important to take a patient-centered and flexible approach that accounts for the community-based setting.
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Journal of Dual Diagnosis is a quarterly, international publication that focuses on the full spectrum of complexities regarding dual diagnosis. The co-occurrence of mental health and substance use disorders, or “dual diagnosis,” is one of the quintessential issues in behavioral health. Why do such high rates of co-occurrence exist? What does it tell us about risk profiles? How do these linked disorders affect people, their families, and the communities in which they live? What are the natural paths to recovery? What specific treatments are most helpful and how can new ones be developed? How can we enhance the implementation of evidence-based practices at clinical, administrative, and policy levels? How can we help clients to learn active recovery skills and adopt needed supports, clinicians to master new interventions, programs to implement effective services, and communities to foster healthy adjustment? The Journal addresses each of these perplexing challenges.