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Lesson 17.4: Getting Help for Mental Illnesses and Disorders | Check Your Understanding

15. Social stigma may cause people to _____.
      A. admit they have a problem B. feel happy and positive about their mental illness or disorder C. recognize they need help to fix their illness or disorder D. feel ashamed or embarrassed about their illness or disorder
16. True or false? The information shared with a therapist is, in most cases, confidential.
      A. True B. False
17. People often take _____ to manage the symptoms of schizophrenia.
      A. antidepressants B. antipsychotics C. stimulants D. lithium
18. _____ is a medication commonly used to help control the extreme highs and
    
19. True or false? People who are very depressed and suicidal may need to receive inpatient treatment at a clinic or hospital for a period of time to make sure they do not attempt suicide.
      A. True B. False
20. True or false? People who have a mental illness or disorder need to be protected from the consequences of their disorder.
      A. True B. False
21. Critical Thinking. Compare family therapy and support groups.
    

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