Expressing support for the designation of April as "Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month".

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Introduced on April 20, 2024 by Nicholas LaLota

Legislation Details

Expresses support for April as “Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Month.”
Highlights that co-occurring disorder means having both a mental illness and a substance use disorder.
Notes that approximately 21.5 million adults in the U.S. have a co-occurring disorder, according to a 2022 survey.
Mentions that people with mental illness are more likely to have a substance use disorder.
States that co-occurring disorders can include any combination of mental and substance use disorders, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
Advocates for integrated screening and treatment for mental and substance use disorders to improve care and outcomes.
Emphasizes that increased awareness can lead to earlier detection of co-occurring disorders.
Asserts that early detection and integrated treatment can improve quality of life for those with co-occurring disorders.
Recognizes the importance of improving awareness, advancing research, and developing new treatments and diagnostics for co-occurring disorders.

Last updated 8/8/2024