PLB Sponsored Provider Training Session

Title: Supporting Persons with Dual Diagnosis: Understanding Developmental Disability and Mental Illness

Part 1
Powerpoint Handouts - Dual Diagnosis: Mental Illness and Developmental Disability: PDF
Additional Material - Dual Diagnosis: Mental Illness and Developmental Disability: PDF
Additional Material - Dual Diagnosis: Mental Health Referral Questions and Developmental Disability: PDF
Additional Material - Dual Diagnosis: 6 Steps to Better Balance: PDF

Part 2
Powerpoint Handouts - Dual Diagnosis: Psychiatric Medications and Developmental Disability: PDF

Presenter:

Peggy Szwabo, Ph.D.
Peggy Szwabo, Ph.D.

Dr. Szwabo's Bio: PDF

Summary of Seminar

The seminar topic most frequently requested is that of supporting the consumer iwth dual diagnosis. Whether the individual is being supported in an employment, residential or social/community setting, the challenges to support providers is similar. This two part seminar is designed to address the challenges of diagnosing and treating mental illness in individuals with developmental disabilities. Depression, anxiety disorders, paranoia and schizophrenia will be discussed in the first session. The second session will provide an overview of common psychiatric medications used to treat these conditions. Additionally, side effects and risks/benefits will be discussed. Whether a direct support provider, program manager or administrator, this two part educational workshop will provide valuable information in support of your consumers.

The speaker, Peggy Szwabo, Ph.D. is a mental health consultant as well as a private practitioner. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Szwabo is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and licensed clinical social worker. Her practice includes individuals with developmental disabilities, providing her with direct experience with the consumers that we support.