Which statement regarding the self-perception of the mentally ill regarding community acceptance is supported by research?
a. "Many feel stigmatized and alienated.".
b. "Most feel well accepted and supported.".
c. "The majority are intensely angry and hostile.".
d. "Most are more concerned with their primary symptoms.".
A
The Vellenga study identified several themes related to secondary symptoms: stigmatization, alienation, loss of relationships and vocational opportunities, distress caused by the effects of the illness, acceptance of self as having a mental illness, and the need for acceptance by others.
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