Author Question: A 22-year-old man with a history of a recent suicide attempt is being treated for depression. ... (Read 45 times)

theo · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A 22-year-old man with a history of a recent suicide attempt is being treated for depression.

Prior to becoming depressed, the client attended a prestigious art school and enjoyed many social and leisure activities. Of the following long-term goals for this client, which is consistent with an overarching recovery goal for all clients with mental disorders?
A) The client will not injure himself.
B) The client's symptoms will be reduced.
C) The client will show interest in social and leisure activities.
D) The client will resume pre-illness functioning.

Question 2

The family advocacy movement and the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) have identified stages through which families progress when confronting the mental illness of a loved one.

Which of the following accurately reflects the stages identified in the Family Advocacy Model?
A) Dealing with a catastrophic event, learning to cope, moving into advocacy
B) Learning acceptance, experiencing grief, developing advocacy
C) Beginning recognition, denial, grief, acceptance, advocacy
D) Learning to cope, understanding, advocating

T4T · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
The aim now is for clients to recover or to experience a remission and be restored to pre-illness functioning in various domains, such as occupationally, socially, and educationally.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Initially, when dealing with the catastrophic event, the family is overwhelmed, confused, and lost. They then learn to cope and realize the illness is a reality. The family often expresses grief, fear, and sorrow over lost possibilities and the uncertain future. Finally, moving into advocacy is evidenced when family members develop empathy, acknowledge and own the situation, and focus anger and grief on empowerment.