Co-Occurring Disorders: Practical Management of Substance Use and Serious Mental Illness

Co-occurring substance use and serious mental illness can complicate assessment, treatment selection, and long-term recovery. This session explores practical strategies for recognizing and managing substance use within the context of complex psychiatric illness, with an emphasis on integrated, patient-centered care. Faculty will review evidence-based pharmacologic approaches, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and strategies for addressing treatment adherence and relapse while coordinating care across disciplines to support improved outcomes.