Dual Diagnosis Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/category/dual-diagnosis/ Interventions & Treatment Consulting Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:43:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://heatherhayes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-HH_logo-32x32.png Dual Diagnosis Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/category/dual-diagnosis/ 32 32 Unraveling Complex Diagnoses: The Intersection of Attachment Disorder, Complex PTSD, Imposter Syndrome, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder https://heatherhayes.com/unraveling-complex-diagnoses-the-intersection-of-attachment-disorder-complex-ptsd-imposter-syndrome-and-narcissistic-personality-disorder/ https://heatherhayes.com/unraveling-complex-diagnoses-the-intersection-of-attachment-disorder-complex-ptsd-imposter-syndrome-and-narcissistic-personality-disorder/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:00:33 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/gratitude-and-connection-strengthening-family-bonds-this-thanksgiving-copy/ In the field of mental health, distinguishing among disorders with overlapping symptoms can be a significant challenge.  Attachment disorder, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), imposter syndrome, and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can all manifest with behaviors that may look similar on the surface. These disorders can sometimes be misdiagnosed due to their shared traits, and, […]

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]]> https://heatherhayes.com/unraveling-complex-diagnoses-the-intersection-of-attachment-disorder-complex-ptsd-imposter-syndrome-and-narcissistic-personality-disorder/feed/ 2 Understanding Dual Diagnosis https://heatherhayes.com/understanding-dual-diagnosis/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:25:01 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=5877 Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, is a situation where an individual experiences two or more distinct medical or psychological conditions simultaneously. It often refers to the coexistence of a substance use disorder alongside a mental health disorder. However, there is a wide range of combinations of mental health conditions that can co-occur. This […]

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]]> The Different Types of Paranoia https://heatherhayes.com/the-different-types-of-paranoia/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:05:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4799 Paranoia is classified as a pattern of irrational thinking that causes unfounded suspicion and mistrust of other people. While it is normal for all of us to experience paranoia at some point in our lives, when this pattern of thinking becomes constant and intense, it can lead to extreme distress, an inability to function day-to-day, and […]

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]]> Narcissistic Personality Disorder https://heatherhayes.com/narcissistic-personality-disorder/ Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:09:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4049 Narcissists are generally viewed with disdain since being obsessed with oneself is viewed negatively in most modern societies.

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]]> Living in the Solution https://heatherhayes.com/living-in-the-solution/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:11:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=3987 “A lot of things that mental health professionals try to exterminate and fix have their origins as solutions to very complex problems.” ~ Bessel van der Kolk By the time most people ask for psychiatric help, they will have spent a good deal of time already struggling with whatever mental health condition they require assistance […]

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]]> Delusional Disorder https://heatherhayes.com/delusional-disorder/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=3968 “Delusions are distinguished from mistaken beliefs in that delusional beliefs remain unchanged in the face of clear, reasonable evidence to the contrary” ~ Dr. Carol Tamminga, M.D, Stanton Sharp Distinguished Chair in Psychiatry What is Delusional Disorder? Delusional disorder is a rare disorder that tends to present in middle to later life and is slightly […]

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]]> How Winter Can Affect Depression and Substance Abuse https://heatherhayes.com/how-winter-can-affect-depression-and-substance-abuse/ Fri, 24 Jan 2020 03:17:25 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2161 Winter is here and, for many of us, so are the blues. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is estimated to affect 10 million Americans according to Psychology Today. After the merriment of the holidays fade, we can all relate to feeling spent once the dreariness of winter days and the bills from December roll in. But […]

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]]> Working With Co-Occurring Disorders https://heatherhayes.com/working-with-co-occurring-disorders/ Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:04:37 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2111 A person struggling with a dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorder will typically suffer from both a psychological condition such as depression, anxiety or schizophrenia alongside a substance misuse issue like alcoholism or drug addiction. A combination of any mental health condition and substance misuse qualifies as a dual-diagnosis. Often it can be difficult to identify […]

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