issues with diagnosing depression

Question 2

example of comorbidity being an issue in diagnosis of depression

Answer 2

If an individual is diagnosed with unipolar depression and they are given antidepressants and CBT to treat it, however they are addicted to alcohol, substance abuse will not enable the medication to work effectively or they may forget to take it as they are too inebriated to remember. As alcohol is a depressant this may make it difficult for them to get the most out of the CBT sessions and may lead to further negative cognition.