Understanding the coexistence of alcohol misuse and depression, British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 17, Iss. 11, 12 Jun 2008, pp 696 – 699
Abstract: This article sets out to discuss some issues of this comorbid disorder. Initially the article defines both alcohol misuse and depression and provides indications of symptomatology, many of which overlap. The article identifies that prevalence is high and draws attention to issues of risk, self-harm and suicide. There is a short discussion on causative factors and the article describes the interrelation of these two disorders and goes on to compare the evidence for a cyclic comorbid disorder, where one increases the severity of the other. It goes on to identify issues of assessment, case management and treatment, including a brief discussion on pharmacotherapy and three psychological therapies.
For the full-text of this article please email: susan.jennings@lancashirecare.nhs.uk
Filed under: CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Drugs & Substance Misuse, Self Harm, Self Harm Men, Therapy, depression, dual diagnosis, mental health, suicide | Tagged: alcohol, assessment, comorbid disorder, depression, nursing perspecitve, psychological therapies, Self Harm, self injury, suicide risk, symptoms
