Your Roommate Is Staying in Bed All Day and Missing

question 155

Multiple Choice

 Your roommate is staying in bed all day and missing classes. She is sleeping all day but then wakes up frequently in the middle of the night. When she does get up, she is very irritable. When she goes to dinner, she says that nothing on the menu sounds good, and she ends up eating snack foods all the time. She has difficulty concentrating and has lost interest in hobbies that she used to enjoy. What might be going on with her?

• A) She might have bipolar disorder and should get medication.
• B) She might be depressed and should definitely see a doctor for a diagnosis.
• C) She might be coming down with schizophrenia and should see a doctor before it gets worse.
• D) She is just homesick and will be fine as soon as she gets over it.

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Definitions:

Brief Intervention

A short counseling or therapy session aimed at inducing change in behavior, commonly used for substance abuse or risky health behaviors.

Controlled Drinking

A treatment approach for alcohol addiction which aims at moderating consumption rather than abstaining completely.

Licensed Professional Counselor

A mental health professional who has met the required educational, practicum, and licensure requirements to provide counseling services.

Alcohol Consumption

The act of drinking beverages containing ethanol, which can range from moderate intake to alcohol abuse.