Open help menu
On-Demand

Understanding the Complex Intersection of Co-Occurring Depression and Substance Use Disorders

Jonathan Fellers, MD
|

Information

Recorded

  • -

Description

Co-occurring conditions are very common in addiction treatment, yet many clinicians do not feel adequately prepared to address both simultaneously. This presentation will explore strategies for diagnosing and treating co-occurring disorders in an integrated manner. While current practices often focus on treating either addiction or mental health disorders independently, best practices emphasize the simultaneous treatment of both.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this course is to enhance clinicians’ ability to recognize, assess, and treat co-occurring depression and substance use disorders through integrated, evidence-based, and collaborative approaches that address both conditions simultaneously.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Assess the complex relationship between co-occurring depression and substance use disorders.

  • Describe the mutual reinforcement and interconnected nature of depression and substance use disorders.

  • Identify at least two evidence-based treatment approaches for co-occurring depression and substance use disorders.

  • Outline the importance of integrated interventions and multidisciplinary collaboration in addressing both conditions simultaneously.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Jonathan Fellers, MD
As a board-certified Addiction Psychiatrist, Dr. Fellers serves as the medical director who works with Crossroads clients, their families, and the health care system to promote high-quality evidence-based screening, assessment, and treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Addiction involves both biology and psychology, and Dr. Fellers takes a particular interest in helping disentangle this complexity. Dr. Fellers completed his fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry in 2013 and two residencies at the University of California, San Francisco and University of Virginia Health System. A graduate of Cornell Medical College in 2002, Dr. Fellers is affiliated with both Maine Behavioral Healthcare, Spring Harbor Hospital, and Maine Medical Center.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Crossroads