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In Chapter 11 of your text you read about the poor state of mental health care in the United States. In this discussion, choose one of the topics listed below and provide the following overview information and scenario completion:
Scientific name of illness and any "common" terms it may also be known by
Symptoms
Treatment options
Number of people estimated to be effected
Side effects associated with most common treatment method
Scenario: You are a public health professional, and someone comes into your office displaying the symptoms of your chosen mental illness. What is your course of action to assist this person?
How would you speak to them?
What questions would you ask?
What services do you believe public health can offer?
Would you refer this person to another office?
How would you follow up with this individual?