A young girl comes to the school counselor asking for a medication prescription. Information ascertained from the client is that she is having trouble sleeping and concentrating in school. She believes it is related to the recent separation of her parents. The counselor should first:
A. Assess for depression
B. Refer her to a physician
C. Assess for child abuse
D. Assess for substance abuse
A. Assess for depression
The key to the question is the "first thing".
These are classic signs of depression and this should be explored first.
We do not refer before we assess.
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