Which of the following might be a warning sign that a child needs professional help after the death of a loved one? Choose all that apply
a. Interest in his usual activities
b. Extended regression
c. Withdrawal from friends
d. Inability to sleep
e. Intermittent sadness
B, C, D
The warning signs that may indicate the need for professional help include inability to sleep, extended regression, loss of interest in daily activities, and withdrawal from friends. Interest in usual activities is a sign of coping; intermittent expressions of sadness and anger are to be expected, even over a long period of time, so they would not indicate a need for professional help.
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