Oscar Has Recently Lost a Loved One; a Mental Health

question 47

Multiple Choice

Oscar has recently lost a loved one; a mental health professional who is trying to be sensitive to the cultural context of Oscar's problem will want to know

• A)what Oscar has learned about how grief should be displayed.
• B)how depressed Oscar is.
• C)whether Oscar suffers from some chemical imbalance.
• D)whether Oscar's family has a history of depression.

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Definitions:

Guilty

The feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing or failure.

Purge

The act of cleansing or purification, often used metaphorically to describe the elimination of unwanted feelings, memories, or conditions.

Medical Model

An approach to health care that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of illness through the use of scientific and medical knowledge.

Psychiatric Hospitals

Medical facilities specializing in the treatment and care of patients with severe mental disorders and psychological conditions.