Burnout

A dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorder, is a mental health disorder that accompanies a substance use disorder.

Burnout and addiction often co-occur, meaning that a person can suffer from both a condition affecting their mental health (burnout) and a substance use disorder (addiction) at the same time. People with burnout may self-medicate with drugs or alcohol to try to manage their symptoms, which can lead to addiction.

In the US, over 9 million adults have a co-occuring disorder and half of those with a serious mental disorder have co-occurring substance use disorder.

To navigate burnout, you and your care team may use a combination of therapy and medications. With the right treatment, you can manage burnout and treat it entirely.