Empathy in Mental Health: Intersection with Substance Use Disorder

Half of youth-serving clinicians screen for substance use disorder at every well visit

Just over half of youth-serving clinicians report that they routinely screen adolescents for substance-use disorders (SUDs) at every well visit, according to a study published online May 20 in JAMA Network Open.

Empathy in mental health: Intersection with Substance Use Disorder

AUSTIN (KXAN)—Navigating life with a mental health disorder is no easy task, and is even more difficult when paired with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The National Mental Health Institute describes SUD as a treatable disorder, where a person cannot control their substance abuse. Addiction is the most severe form. "50% of patients that have a substance use disorder will have a co-occurring mental health disorder," said Dr. Sherma Morton, national…

Texans Face Addiction Crisis as 94% with Substance Use Disorders Lack Specialised Treatment

Over 90% of Texans with substance use disorders lack specialized treatment, worsening addiction and recidivism. The post Texans Face Addiction Crisis as 94% with Substance Use Disorders Lack Specialised Treatment appeared first on Psychreg.

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