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Will Depression and Anxiety Occur Together?

Added By South Tampa Psychiatry South Tampa Psychiatry Published: November 22, 2021 Updated: November 2, 2021 Substance abuse disorders and mental health disorders commonly occur together. So it’s natural to ask the question: can depression and anxiety occur together? The short answer is yes. In fact, shared risk factors between depression and anxiety make their…

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5 Common Signs of Co-Occurring Disorders in Loved Ones

Added By South Tampa Psychiatry South Tampa Psychiatry Published: November 15, 2021 Updated: November 2, 2021 Co-occurring disorders occur when a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder present themselves simultaneously. People with a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder simultaneously have a dual diagnosis. The other recognized category of co-occurring disorders…

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What to Look for in Addiction Therapy

Added By South Tampa Psychiatry South Tampa Psychiatry Published: August 23, 2021 Updated: October 6, 2021 Addiction therapy refers to the set of therapeutic interventions that addiction treatment centers use during inpatient and outpatient rehab. Addiction therapy can occur in both group and individual settings with the ultimate goal of supporting patients in achieving sobriety.…

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3 Benefits of Dual-Diagnosis Treatment

Added By South Tampa Psychiatry South Tampa Psychiatry Published: August 2, 2021 Updated: October 6, 2021 Dual diagnosis treatment is a program that seeks to address an addiction alongside an underlying mental health disorder. The historical norm has been to treat mental health and addiction separately. This is called sequential treatment. Unfortunately, the sequential method…

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What Disorders Can Co-Occur?

Added By South Tampa Psychiatry South Tampa Psychiatry Published: March 5, 2021 Updated: March 15, 2021 Co-occurring disorders are potentially confusing for some clients or their family members when they do not fully understand the nature of co-occurring disorders. Determining whether you or your loved one has conditions that can co-occur first requires an assessment.…

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How to Notice Co-Occurring Disorders

Added By South Tampa Psychiatry South Tampa Psychiatry Published: January 1, 2021 Updated: March 12, 2021 Many people with drug or alcohol addiction also have mental health disorders. These conditions may include depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. When both conditions are present, a person must receive therapy for both mental health and addiction at…