A 22-year-old man with a history of a recent suicide attempt is being treated for depression
Prior to becoming depressed, the client attended a prestigious art school and enjoyed many social and leisure activities. Of the following long-term goals for this client, which is consistent with an overarching recovery goal for all clients with mental disorders?
A) The client will not injure himself.
B) The client's symptoms will be reduced.
C) The client will show interest in social and leisure activities.
D) The client will resume pre-illness functioning.
Ans: D
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The aim now is for clients to recover or to experience a remission and be restored to pre-illness functioning in various domains, such as occupationally, socially, and educationally.
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