The prevalence of co-occurring disorders
The purpose of this part of the assignment is to identify the prevalence of co-occurring disorders. Answer the following questions regarding prevalence of COD (co-occurring disorders).
What is an example of a co-occurring disorder?
Co-occurring disorders can include anxiety disorders, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and schizophrenia, among others.
What is the co occurrence of two or more psychological disorders?
Co-occurring disorders may include any combination of two or more substance use disorders and mental disorders identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). They are also referred to as having a dual diagnosis.
- What is at least one statistical piece of information that you do not find surprising? Explain why.
- Conversely, what is at least one statistical piece of information that was interesting or surprising? Explain why. Include references.
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