Severe and persistent mental illness is characterized as a:
a. mental illness of longer than 2 weeks' duration
b. major chronic mental illness marked by significant functional impairments
c. mental illness accompanied by physical impairment and severe social problems
d. major mental illness that cannot be treated to prevent deterioration of cognitive and social abilities
ANS: B
"Severe and persistent mental illness" has replaced the phrase "chronic mental illness." Global impairments in function are evident, including social skills. Physical impairments may be present. Severe mental illness can be treated, but remissions and exacerbations are part of the course of the illness.
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