Asked by Sanish Mathew on Jul 19, 2024
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A patient living independently had command hallucinations to shout warnings to neighbors. After a short hospitalization, the patient was prohibited from returning to the apartment. The landlord said, "You cause too much trouble." What problem is the patient experiencing?
A) Grief
B) Stigma
C) Homelessness
D) Nonadherence
Command Hallucinations
Hallucinatory voices that instruct the individual to perform certain actions, which can sometimes lead to dangerous behavior.
Stigma
The disapproval of, or discrimination against, an individual or group based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society.
Homelessness
The condition of not having a permanent place to live, resulting in living in shelters, on the streets, or in other provisional accommodations.
- Grasp the impact of stigma on individuals with SMI and strategies to mitigate it.
Verified Answer
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Sebastian Del BastoJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The inability to obtain shelter because of negative attitudes about mental illness is an example of stigma. Stigma is defined as damage to reputation, shame, and ridicule society places on mental illness. Data are not present to identify grief as a patient problem. Data do not suggest that the patient is actually homeless. See relationship to audience response question.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the impact of stigma on individuals with SMI and strategies to mitigate it.