Author Question: The fact that mental illness is sometimes shrouded in secrecy and rejection is one reason children ... (Read 55 times)

clippers! · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

The fact that mental illness is sometimes shrouded in secrecy and rejection is one reason children and their families may not seek treatment for mental illness.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The definition of mental disordersused by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders requires that ____.

a. potential genetic factors be ruled out as possible causes of the disorder
b. the disorder cause significant distress or difficulty with day-to-day functioning
c. all or most symptoms must be verified by an objective, independent observer
d. the individual be removed from all medication to allow accurate diagnosis