Risk factors for a child to develop a mental illness include all of the following except:
1. Low birth weight.
2. Family history.
3. Caregiver neglect.
4. A wealthy family.
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1. A low birth weight baby did not receive the adequate nutrition for proper brain development.
2. Many mental illnesses have a genetic link. Also, the environment in which a family lives can influence coping and various other mental illness issues.
3. A child needs to have a bond with someone to learn how to communicate, interact, and learn values and norms. If this is neglected, the child will struggle to learn psychosocial interactions throughout life.
4. A wealthy family can have mental health disorders, but has the means to seek treatment, have proper nutrition, and provide the needed love/support for a child.
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