Mental Health Resources

Schizoaffective Disorder and Addiction Unveiling the connection with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorder. Article Contents What is Schizoaffective Disorder? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, schizoaffective disorder (SZA), also known as schizo-affective psychosis, is a chronic mental condition characterized by schizophrenia symptoms such as hallucinations (delusions) and mood disorder symptoms such as mania and depression.1 SZA affects one’s thoughts and moods. While there is no known cause for schizoaffective disorder, research has shown that genetic and environmental factors can increase the

Living With Schizophrenia and Addiction Understanding schizophrenia and how it influences substance abuse. Article Contents What is Schizophrenia? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines schizophrenia as a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects about 20 million people worldwide. Schizophrenia is characterized by distorted thoughts, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior. Some of the common symptoms of schizophrenia include hearing and seeing things that are not there and delusions in the form of false beliefs.1 Living with schizophrenia is commonly associated with

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Addiction Treatment Learn How DBT Works in Rehab Article Contents At one time or the other, bitter emotions and tensions can threaten to ruin feelings and overall well-being. Dialectical Behavior Therapy has proven to help restore the quality of life for many people who were previously struggling to get a hold of their life. What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy? Dialectical behavior therapy is a type of psychotherapy that teaches skills and strategies to live a better quality of life. A