Bonus Question.
7. What are some coping strategies or alternative ways of managing mental health symptoms without turning to alcohol?

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6. How can family and friends best support a loved one struggling with both alcohol abuse and mental health disorders?

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5. What are the potential long-term consequences of untreated alcohol abuse on mental health?

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4. How can healthcare professionals effectively address both the alcohol abuse and mental health issues in treatment?

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1. How does alcohol abuse impact mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety?

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3. What are the challenges in diagnosing and treating individuals with co-occurring alcohol abuse and mental health disorders?

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2 What are some common reasons why individuals with mental health disorders may turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism?

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In less than an hour, we shall have our discussion.

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Mind Nest Uganda Natasha Esther🌻 Rose Kyarimpa Moses Mpanga -To numb emotional pain or feelings of sadness and depression.

- To self-medicate symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks.

- To cope with trauma or past experiences of abuse.

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