A patient asks the community/public health nurse why there has been an increase in the number of self-help programs in the community. What was one factor that led to the popularity of these programs?
a. Community mental health centers wanted to avoid paying professionals to work as counselors.
b. Families were unhappy with professional care and helped their family members to do it yourself.
c. There was a lack of professionals available to fulfill these needed responsibilities.
d. Patients chose to do this to give their lives meaning by making a difference to someone else through giving as well as receiving.
Question 2
According to E. Fuller Torrey, where would a person most likely encounter a mentally ill person?
a. State mental hospital
b. State prison or jail
c. Grocery store
d. Living with a family member
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