by Carrie Hunnicutt | Oct 16, 2020 | Co Occurring Disorders
Although it can happen, most mental health disorders don’t happen by themselves. There are usually one or more other disorders occurring at the same time, in a phenomenon known as a dual diagnosis. Eating disorders are no different; they are listed in the DSM-V...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Apr 2, 2020 | Co Occurring Disorders
When someone has an eating disorder, other mental health issues are more likely to be present as well. These issues are known as “co-occurring disorders.” People who have co-occurring disorders face unique obstacles that make treatment of their eating...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Oct 24, 2019 | Co Occurring Disorders
Experiencing co-occurring disorders, such as having an eating disorder along with PTSD, happens more frequently than many people may realize. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), there is a high correlation between...
