326. Multidimensional Treatment of Young Adults with Complex Clinical Profiles in a Community Model Setting: Why It’s Necessary and How it Works in Practice
326 - Multidimensional Treatment of Young Adults with Complex Clinical Profiles in a Community Model Setting: Why It’s Necessary and How it Works in Practice
The Dorm Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Session Description: Mental health treatment programs for young adults have historically divided people into specific tracks depending on their primary mental health diagnosis. The problem? A rising number of young adults are entering treatment with complex, co-occurring disorders that one or even two therapeutic modalities alone cannot address. Research now points to the clinical value of a multidimensional treatment approach rooted in community engagement. This presentation will educate attendees on the benefits of a multidimensional model: treating peers with multi-diagnoses together and highlighting the research behind community engagement on mental health. We will define and help attendees understand the different services that define multidimensional, or holistic, care, including: individual therapy, skills-based coaching, integrative psychiatry, health and wellness practices (such as working with dietitians and fitness instructors) and conventional group therapy. Finally, we will review the clinical benefits of this multidimensional, multidisciplinary treatment model, and the research that supports it for treating the next generation.
Learning Objectives:
After this activity participants should be able to
List the clinical limitations of focusing on a primary mental health diagnosis for young adults
Describe the benefits of treating peers with multiple diagnoses together in a community setting
Describe and label the different services & clinical benefits of a multidisciplinary, holistic treatment model