The father of a child diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "I lost my job, so we have no health insurance." The mother says, "I must watch this child all the time. Without supervision, our child becomes violent and destructive." A sibling says, "My parents don't pay attention to me." These comments signify:

A) life-cycle stressors.
B) psychobiologic issues.
C) family burden of mental illness.
D) stigma associated with mental illness.

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Berke Kucuksagir · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Family burden refers to the meaning that the experience of living with a person who is mentally ill has for families. The stressors mentioned are not related to live-cycle issues. The stressors described are psychosocial. Stigma refers to shame and ridicule associated with mental illness.

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