Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnoses, refer to the simultaneous presence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder.
Clients with co-occurring disorders require integrated treatment to address both conditions effectively.
A common example of a co-occurring disorder involves a mental health condition like depression paired with a substance use disorder.
Integrated treatment is critical as addressing both conditions together leads to better outcomes.
The SCID is widely used to diagnose mental health and substance use disorders.
