Topic: depression
The Natural History of Recovery: CoDisorders
There’s plenty of evidence that treatment for depression works, and that people with co-occurring disorders can and do get a whole lot better.
Topics: co-occurring disorders, depression
The Grief Exception
Psychiatrists were encouraged to hold off on a diagnosis of depressive disorder until several months after such a loss.
Topics: depression, diagnosis, emotional issues, grief and loss
More on Mental Illness: Genetics
As a general rule, the better the causes of a disease are understood, the more effective the treatments will be.
Topics: co-occurring disorders, depression, mental illness
Dual Dilemma: When Addiction & Mental Illness Combine
The key to treatment success is an integrated approach: One treatment team treats both illnesses using an integrated treatment plan.
Topics: co-occurring disorders, counseling, depression, mental illness
Beyond the Barrier: Depression in Early Recovery
Medication may help, and we shouldn’t automatically rule it out because it’s “taking pills.” Some pills are okay, if we take them under supervision and according to directions.
Topics: barriers to recovery, depression, emotional issues
Adding Services for Co-Occurring Disorders
The key question involves which part of the COD population you’re going to serve. It’s not really a homogeneous group.
Topics: clinical management, co-occurring disorders, depression, mental illness, personality disorders, program development, treatment planning
