What are Co-occurring Disorders? Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, is a term used when an individual is simultaneously dealing with a mental health issue and a substance use disorder. The complexity of these disorders necessitates a nuanced understanding and a multi-faceted app...
A co-occurring disorder is defined by the dual diagnosis of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder in the same person. These diagnoses can be made at the same time, or they can be made one after the other, but the two disorders occur simultaneously in the same person....
Treatments may vary depending on the type of mental health disorder a person has. However, mental health care almost always involves some form of psychiatric counseling. Medications may also be prescribed. If you or a loved one is living with co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders tha...
Research shows a link between excoriation disorder occurring comorbidly with other mental health conditions. Many people pick at their skin to cope with: Stress Depression Generalized anxiety disorder Panic disorder Diagnosing Excoriation Disorder The diagnostic criteria for excoriation as laid out ...
For people with severe symptoms or co-occurring mental health conditions (such as depression and anxiety), OCD medication combined with ERP can be an effective treatment plan. SSRI antidepressants like fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft) are the most common medications used in OCD treatment...
ADHD Differential Diagnoses and Co-Occurring Disorders A 2016 parent survey from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) determined that6 in 10 children with ADHDhad at least one additional mental disorder. In adults, it’s more like 8 in 10. When one diagnosis overlaps with another diagnosis, ...
For people with severe symptoms or co-occurring mental health conditions (such as depression and anxiety), OCD medication combined with ERP can be an effective treatment plan. SSRI antidepressants like fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft) are the most common medications used in OCD treatment...
Therapy for antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) may vary from one individual to the next, but it may include talk therapy interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, anger and violence management, as well as treatment for co-occurring disorder
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