A Patient with Severe Panic Attacks Refuses to Come to the Mental

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient with severe panic attacks refuses to come to the mental health clinic to get help even after being assured there is no charge for the initial assessment.Which provides the best explanation for this behavior?

• A)People know that the treatment is to confront your fears in small doses,and the very idea is overwhelming and frightening
• B)Such persons have anticipatory anxiety,so they try to avoid situations that may lead to a panic attack,such as leaving their house
• C)The recurring symptoms such as tachycardia,chest pain,nausea,and sweating are seen as symptoms of a physical illness,not a mental illness
• D)They are too depressed to take action.

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Definitions:

Coordinated Actions

Activities or efforts by individuals or groups that are carefully planned to ensure they work effectively together towards a common goal.

Institutionalizing

The process of embedding particular practices, values, or norms within an organization or society, making them an enduring and accepted part of its culture.

Integrating

The act of combining or incorporating elements together into a unified or cohesive whole.

Perceived Dependency

Perceived Dependency refers to the extent to which individuals believe they rely on others or external factors for support, resources, or decision-making.