1. The Will and the Ways: Positive Psychology for Dual Diagnosis
Positive Psychology Intervention (PPI)
Katalin Ujhelyi

2. Dual diagnosis: Comorbidity of Substance misuse & mental Illness
PhD Aims & Objectives: The application of Positive Psychology to Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis: Comorbidity of Substance misuse & mental Illness
Positive Psychology
Positive Psychotherapy
- Positive psychology Intervention (PPI)

3. PPI for individuals with Dual Diagnosis 2 pilot studies – 2 groups
12 session, one session each week 2 hours each session Meditations Videos, Songs Recommended reading
Psychoeducation
Interactive group activities
Independent work

4. PPI for individuals with Dual Diagnosis
1. Introduction 2. Mindfulness 3. Strengths 4. Gratitude 5. Meaning, Flow & Engagement 6. Hope & Motivation
7. Hope & Motivation 8. Positive Emotions 9. Compassion 10. Mindful Nutrition 11. Resilience 12. Closing session

5. Evaluation – Mixed Methods
Questionnaires
Substance use/dependence
Mental Health
Positive Psychological Questionnaires
Interviews & focus groups
- Clients & Staff

6. Evaluation Mixed Methods
“I see life in a totally different light!”
“I feel like I have just woken up!”
Change of perspective
‘life is worth living’
‘I can do this!‘
‘I am capable’,
“This intervention has changed my way of thinking about myself. I think I shall give myself a little more credit from now on.”
“I don’t want to go to the recovery services for the rest of my life.”

7. What’s next? Positive Psychology Intervention Manual & linked website
Workshop for staff Professional & Personal use