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Positive outcomes in mental health and substance abuse treatment do not happen out of the blue. Simply telling clients imperatively to “get over it” or prescribing medications without taking the individual’s specific needs into account and circumstances is not an appreciable approach. Instead, there are comparatively far more effective ways to address issues of such nature. An effective mental health professional will consult the client to develop a tailored treatment plan that increases the likelihood of successful treatment outcomes. This plan may involve a plethora of therapies coupled with strategies such as medication management, and other interventions that are in line with the client’s needs. This course is a set of comprehensive guidelines whose sole goal is to examine the process of developing effective treatment plans for mental health along with substance abuse treatment. It also encompasses the very construction of such plans and microscopically explains ways in which they can be effective.