The text presents the story of Vang Xiong, a Hmong refugee who almost succumbed to sudden death syndrome. What treatment appears to have helped his symptoms disappear?
a. A Hmong healer interpreted his problems as being caused by unhappy spirits and she performed ceremonies to release the spirits.
b. A psychiatrist prescribed SSRIs and benzodiazepines for his symptoms and followed up with cognitive-behavioral therapy.
c. A psychoanalyst interpreted his symptoms as survivor's guilt, which helped him work through his problems.
d. A cognitive-behavioral therapist helped him deal with his problems through confrontational role playing and learning relaxation techniques.
A
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