A Potential Complication in Identifying Mental Health Issues in Older

question 27

Multiple Choice

A potential complication in identifying mental health issues in older individuals is that:

• A)they are less likely to openly share information about their mental health with counselors.
• B)they are less likely to seek help from counselors and their mental health issues may be overlooked.
• C)there are typically many other health concerns that take precedence over addressing mental health.
• D)some mental health issues may have a unique presentation in older individuals, and may be difficult to distinguish from cognitive impairment.
• Discussion Questions

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