People who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease typically have a decline in cognitive function that affects their ability to function effectively in daily life. Given the criteria for determining whether a person has a mental health disorder, which one of the following statements is most accurate?
A. Alzheimer's disease is not a mental health disorder because a person with the disease doesn't realize it and so doesn't find it distressing.
B. Alzheimer's disease is not a mental health disorder because the cognitive decline has a physical cause.
C. Alzheimer's disease is a mental health disorder because its symptoms include atypical behavior that impairs functioning.
D. Alzheimer's disease is a mental health disorder because its symptoms affect both the individual and the individual's peers and family.
Answer: C
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