When assessing for diagnosis and evaluating certain causes, it is important to remember that ruling out certain causes can almost always be helpful in determining what factors are at play in an individual or family system. Which of the following are always considered separate diagnoses?

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While paerson could be depressed "due to" medical conditions or drug abuse, medical conditions rand and any drug abuse or addiction are considered contributing factors, not comorbidities. If the diagnosis happens to be present with an anxiety or mood disorder as well, the patient is sometimes referred to as "dual diagnosis."

When Assessing for Diagnosis and Evaluating Certain Causes, It Is