Considerations for neurodiversity and substance use

This webinar took on Tuesday 3rd of June from 11am to 12pm AEST

This webinar was presented by Dr. Eddie Mullen (Psychiatrist, Orygen Specialist Services). Dr. Eddie Mullen is a youth psychiatrist and has been at Orygen Specialist Program in Melbourne, Victoria for over 11 years. He is the Director of Medical Workforce and Co-Lead of the Orygen Youth Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Stream and Substance Use Research Group. Dr. Mullen has a strong interest in understanding developmental perspectives of substance use from early adolescence into adulthood and how this can inform our approach to screening, assessment and offering evidence-based treatment as well as the intersection of youth, neurodivergence and addiction.

By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Consider substance use and addictive behaviours with a developmental perspective
• Consider the impact of substance use in neurodiversity
• Reflect on opportunities and challenges for clinicians and services to provide care across different treatment settings

Download the PDF handout for this webinar

Watch the recording below: