Neurodiversity and substance use

This webinar took place from 12-1pm (AEST) on Monday 16th September 2024.

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

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