A Friend of Yours Is Having Serious Mental Health Problems

question 34

Multiple Choice

A friend of yours is having serious mental health problems and you recommend that he see a therapist. What should be foremost among your considerations in making a recommendation?

• A) the type of therapy the therapist uses
• B) the therapist's previous success in treating the disorder your friend has
• C) whether the therapist can prescribe drugs
• D) the therapist's degree

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Definitions:

Identity

The sense of self, encompassing personal, social, and cultural identities and how these are expressed and perceived.

Intimacy

In Erikson’s theory, the ability to form close, loving relationships; a primary developmental task in young adulthood.

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often measured against a standard.

Autonomy

The ability or right of individuals to make their own choices and decisions independently, free from external influence or coercion.