Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders are the rule—not the exception. Learn how PMHNPs identify and treat dual diagnosis conditions to improve addiction recovery outcomes and reduce relapse risk.
When you’re struggling with your mental health, it can be confusing to know where to start. Should you see a psychiatrist, a PMHNP, or a therapist? Do you need medication, talk therapy, or a combination of both? The truth is: both psychiatry and therapy play important, complementary roles in mental health care. But depending on…