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michelleunicorn

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on: Jul 2, 2018
List three reasons why members of non-dominant groups are less likely to seek help from human service professionals.
 
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Briefly explain why it can be difficult to assess and diagnosis mental disorders in older adults.
 
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momo1250

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Lack of trust toward government operated institutions, cost and lack of affordable treatment, experience
of clinician, previous experience of inferior or less effective treatment



Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: Older adults often present with physical complaints or symptoms that may not appear to meet the full
criteria for mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Family members may ignore their relative's
symptoms, believing they are part of the aging process and cannot be changed



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