Announcing a new webinar series on dual diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis in Persons with IDD

The Mainstreaming Medical Care Program of The Arc of New Jersey

is pleased to present the 2023 webinar series:

Exploring Mental Health and Behavioral Health Challenges

in People with IDD

This 5-part webinar series will examine the issue of dual diagnosis - co-occurring mental health and/or behavioral health disorders in persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Topics will include diagnosis, treatment options, best practice, etc.

Join us the 4th Tuesday of every month, February through June,

for this informative series.

WEBINAR #1

Unpacking the Complexities of Dual Diagnosis (Mental Illness and Intellectual and Developmental Disability)

Although mental health concerns are not uncommon among individuals with IDD, they are difficult to diagnose and treat. This webinar will include considerations for the diagnosis and non-pharmacological treatment of mental health concerns for individuals with IDD and serve as an introduction to The Arc of NJ's series on dual diagnosis.

Presenter:

Lucille Esralew, Ph.D., NADD-CC

Senior Psychologist Supervisor and Clinical Lead of the Clinical Services Branch

Office of Statewide Clinical Services, California Department of Developmental Services

When:

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

12:00 - 1:30 pm

Questions? Email [email protected].

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