The great news right off the bat: We’re discovering better ways to treat people with co-occurring disorder, which is when a person has both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental illness. That’s ...

A co-occurring disorder is a combination of two or more mental health diagnoses that are identified in the DSM-5. In this article, Bonilla talks more about co-occurring disorders and the various ...

At 23, Davidson was diagnosed with PTSD and borderline personality disorder (BPD), a condition marked by intense emotional instability, impulsive behavior and difficulty maintaining healthy ...

Host Prentiss Pemberton and his guest, Anchorage therapist Dr. Monique Andrews, explore the complex and often misunderstood topic of co-occurring mental disorders, also known as dual diagnosis. The ...

21.5 million adults in the U.S. have a co-occurring disorder, such as addiction and mental health, according to the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration. Historically they aren't ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X I never imagined the depths of my son Jon Michael’s struggles. He was athletic, popular, ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Launched in 2013, the harris project is the first and only nonprofit dedicated to the prevention ...

People with schizophrenia have much higher rates of substance use disorders – including alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and cocaine – than the general population. One study found 47% of people with ...

Narcissistic personality disorder treatment involves various types of psychotherapy rather than medications. However, doctors may use medications to treat a co-occurring mood disorder. Narcissistic ...

Launched in 2013, the harris project is a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention and treatment of co-occurring disorders (COD) — the combination of mental health challenges and substance use issues. Us ...