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Bethany experienced a car accident and afterwards struggled with phobia of driving. Her doctor prescribed her a short-term anti-anxiety medication and referred her to a private therapist, who helped Bethany practice driving exposure. During the next months, she relied on her routines for a sense of normalcy. She spent additional time with her family, who provided encouragement and helped her with her exposure therapy homework. At 6 months post-accident, Bethany was driving comfortably and no longer identified feelings of increased anxiety. In this scenario, Bethany's family can be identified as: Bethany experienced a car accident and afterwards struggled with phobia of driving. Her doctor prescribed her a short-term anti-anxiety medication and referred her to a private therapist, who helped Bethany practice driving exposure. During the next months, she relied on her routines for a sense of normalcy. She spent additional time with her family, who provided encouragement and helped her with her exposure therapy homework. At 6 months post-accident, Bethany was driving comfortably and no longer identified feelings of increased anxiety. In this scenario, Bethany's family can be identified as: A risk factor for mental health A privilege A protective factor for mental health An epigenetic factor for mental health.