For Older Children and Adolescents with an Identified Mental Health

question 36

Multiple Choice

For older children and adolescents with an identified mental health disorder or substance abuse issue, the vast majority ______.

• A) will not graduate high school
• B) have been incarcerated in locked facilities
• C) are involved in delinquent behavior
• D) do not access or receive adequate treatment or services

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Definitions:

Vegetative Signs

Physical symptoms primarily involving disruptions to sleep, eating habits, energy, and sexual activity, often associated with major depressive disorder.

Imbalanced Nutrition

A state where nutritional intake does not meet the body's needs, leading to undernutrition or overnutrition and affecting overall health.

Sexual Dysfunction

A disorder that prevents an individual from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity, which can encompass a range of issues from desire to performance.

Low Self-Esteem

A condition where an individual has a diminished view of their own worth or value.