High-Functioning Schizophrenia: Coping Strategies and Challenges
High-functioning schizophrenia is a challenging disorder, but it is possible to experience a high quality of life. Mental disorders affect all people differently, as symptoms can range from mild to severe. However, schizophrenia tends to be a life-disruptive disorder that leaves many people struggling to form relationships and achieve their dreams. For many, the idea […]
What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
Dual diagnosis is a term used to describe the co-occurrence of a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health disorder. Unfortunately, this term has become all too commonly used to describe those who are struggling with addiction. As scary as it can seem to have both a substance use and mental health disorder, it […]
Bipolar Depression and Alcohol Abuse: Do They Make Each Other Worse?
Living with bipolar disorder is like existing on extreme ends of an emotional spectrum with few moments balanced in the middle. Unfortunately, bipolar depression and alcohol abuse often co-occur as people attempt to self-medicate for their mental health issues. More than 5.7 million people (about 2.6% of the entire population) struggle with the condition, well […]
