Let’s Talk…Co-Occurring Disorders



Co-Occurring Disorders,
are when   two or more disorders are present at the same time. example:  addiction, and mental health.

 There are approximately 9 million American adults who have co-occurring disorders — 7.4 % of individuals receive treatment for both disorders, while 55.8 % receive no treatment at all. Here is a link to learn and understand more: 

INTRODUCING THE CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS AWARENESS RIBBON


The Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness Ribbon
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WHAT EACH COLOR REPRESENTS.

The Yellow represent the survivors left behind after a Suicide.

The Pink is most commonly associated with Breast Cancer Awareness. 

The Red is generally used to show support for the fight against HIV/AIDS Awareness.

The Purple typically represents Pancreatic Cancer and Epilepsy. It is also a symbol for Alzheimer’s disease, Lupus, and Animal Abuse. 
(FYI) Purple and Teal Green is associated with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

The Black ribbons are used as general symbols for mourning.

The Blue represents Child Abuse /Prevention Awareness. As well as Human Trafficking, Sex Slavery Awareness. 

The Green is the color most associated with Mental Health, Depression, and Auditory Processing Disorder Awareness.

color source site:  Alyssa Mertes

 

AUTHOR BOOKS

Something to Ponder 

Can an addict ever be free? Can a person with mental health disorders live a normal life? Or could the answer possibly be in harm reduction? Memoirs Of An Addict: Fact or Fiction.

Has there ever been a time in your life when you forgot who you were? Or where  you were? Or who you belong to? Mary/Pumpkin Recovery Girl.

Mommy why are you crying? Has the challenges of life beat you down? Do you cry because society feels as though I am a culture nuisance? The Neuroplasticity, Implicit Bias Theory Explained: in English & Spanish Editions 

What will be your legacy? Do you believe in hope? The H.O.P.E. INFLUENCER’S Diary.

There are reasons why a person chooses to escape reality

Author M/R Johnson books begin the uncomfortable conversations regarding behavioral health disorders from  lived and professional experiences.  Her books  address the social, emotional, mental, physical and spiritual affects and effects regarding
what are Co-Occurring Disorders?

Each book provides education, hope and solutions that move beyond in-patient and out-patient treatment care, to sustainability living a normal life beyond addictions and mental health disorders for children and adults.

Purchase your copies here