Dual Diagnosis and Sexual Dysfunction: Integrated Treatments for Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse: A Case-Based Exploration

Abstract

Psychologists evaluate the Mental Health of an individual and group behavior in correlation with social and environmental factors which influence human behavior. Mental wellness is considered as overall wellness of the individual (emotional, psychological, social). Daily stressors such as work life, relationships, quality of life may affect a person’s life and when it’s ignored it may lead to much bigger concerns in future that may or may not lead to mental disorders. Controlling stress, acceptance about oneself and getting professional help all comes under maintaining Mental Health. Getting proper care, support, and love will lead to a better life but mental health care such as counseling, medications and therapies are also very important aspects of the treatment. This case study shows profiles of an individuals with Mental illness such as sexual dysfunction, substance abuse and schizophrenia. The individual was treated using Rehabilitation, medication and Cognitive Behavioral therapy which help them with emotional control, anxiety, anger, coping and mental reorganization.