Episode 10: Solving the Puzzle of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder

For this episode of Beyond Substance we will be learning about dual diagnosis also known as co-occurring conditions, which is the diagnosis of both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder. This can be tricky to navigate since the symptoms of one can often worsen the other condition, but comprehensive treatment is available. Check out the episode to learn more.

Guests:

• • Andy Chambers is an associate professor of psychiatry at IU School of Medicine where he is director of the Addiction Psychiatry Program at IU. His NIH-funded research has focused on understanding the biological connections between mental illness, adolescent neurodevelopment and addiction, and the discovery and delivery of novel integrative treatments for addictions and dual diagnosis disorders.
  • Sarah Gunther studied social work at IUPUI. She began her career with KEY in 2008 as a part-time warmline operator. She eventually became the Office Manager, and in March of 2019 was hired as Executive Director. Sarah strongly believes that recovery is not only possible but should be expected. She is inspired by the people she talked with on the warmline, by their strength and courage to reach out for help. Sarah works every day to reduce the shame and stigma of mental health conditions, and help people take charge of their wellness.

Resources:

• • The Indiana Consultations for Healthcare providers in Addiction, Mental Health, and Perinatal (CHAMP) Psychiatry Program within Indiana University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry is an innovative adult and perinatal psychiatry access program for any provider of adult healthcare. CHAMP offers a free statewide provider-to-provider phone consultation line, referral service and educational opportunities. The program is intended for use by any healthcare provider in Indiana who sees adult or perinatal patients experiencing mental health concerns and substance use disorders to directly speak with a psychiatrist about a specific patient case or general questions. Visit the link to enroll in CHAMP: https://medicine.iu.edu/psychiatry/clinical-care/integrated/champ
  • Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers (Indiana Council) is a professional trade association that serves the interests of 24 community-based mental health providers in Indiana. Their member agencies offer a full range of health services such as adult, child and adolescent behavioral, addiction treatment and other programs aimed at improving the lives of citizens in their home communities. Learn more at: https://www.indianacouncil.org/

• • KEY Consumer Organization is a mental health consumer-run organization based in Indianapolis, IN. KEY's mission is to empower others to find their resiliency, mental health, and wellness through education, advocacy, and support. Learn more at: https://www.keyconsumer.org/
  • 988 is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. Learn more at: https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/update-on-988-in-indiana/
  • NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental healt