Which of the following would be a major barrier affecting the treatment of individuals with mental health problems?
A) Lack of a diagnostic criteria
B) Inability to obtain epidemiologic data
C) Stigma associated with mental health problems
D) Limited hope for recovery
Ans: C
Stigma is one of the major treatment barriers facing individuals with mental health problems and their families. Diagnostic criteria have been established for mental disorders, and evidence through epidemiologic research provides valuable information about the mental health status of population groups and associated factors. A guiding principle of recovery is hope, the belief that recovery is real and that people can and do overcome the internal and external challenges, barriers, and obstacles confronting them.
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