Marta feels tired and unmotivated.She has been feeling this way for several months and it is getting worse.She has been withdrawing from her family and friends and frequently calling in sick at work.Her sister suggested she go to the doctor to see what is wrong but Marta refuses, saying it is probably just her iron and she will start to take supplements.What is Marta's refusal to see a doctor associated with?

A) the stigma around mental health issues
B) fear of medication or hospitalization
C) she does not think she has an issue
D) she does not want to feel better

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Sheryl Vaughn · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Marta's reluctance to seek medical help for her prolonged and worsening symptoms, as well as her withdrawal from family and friends, suggest that she might be suffering from a mental health issue. Her unwillingness to see a doctor might be associated with the stigma around mental health in society, leading her to downplay her symptoms as merely a lack of iron.

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