For patients diagnosed with SMI, what is the major advantage of case management?

A) The case manager can modify traditional psychotherapy.
B) With one coordinator of services, resources can be more efficiently used.
C) The case manager can focus on social skills training and esteem building.
D) Case managers bring groups of patients together to discuss common problems.

Case Management

A collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to meet an individual's health needs using communication and available resources.

SMI

Severe Mental Illness; a term used to describe a mental disorder that significantly impairs one's ability to function in daily life over a prolonged period.

Psychotherapy

A form of therapy involving psychological methods, principally when conducted with individuals or groups, to treat mental health problems.