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Conference examines link between mental health and addiction

There needs to be more cross-over between addiction and homeless services, it's claimed.

A major conference organised by the Irish Medical Organisation and BMA Northern Ireland will take place today to discuss the link between mental health and addiction.

Topics will include the impact of the recession on mental health, how to recognise behavioural addictions and its wider impact.

Fr Peter McVerry, one of the speakers at today's event, will give a presentation on the relationship between addiction and homelessness.

He said there is no cross-over between addiction and homeless services, and labelled it a "disaster".

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Source: Irish Examiner, 21/11/14

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