Empathy in mental health: Intersection with Substance Use Disorder

AUSTIN (KXAN)—Navigating life with a mental health disorder is no easy task, and is even more difficult when paired with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The National Mental Health Institute describes SUD as a treatable disorder, where a person cannot control their substance abuse. Addiction is the most severe form."50% of patients that have a substance use disorder will have a co-occurring mental health disorder," said Dr. Sherma Morton, national medical director of Eleanor Health. "If you'r