Helen is the child of an alcoholic and has low self-esteem. She has always had trouble in maintaining healthy relationships and lacks family support. She suffers depression, and abuses alcohol to try to feel better. Helen met Jared in their classes. They dated for a month and decided to move in together. Early into the relationship they had a fight, and Jared put Helen down saying that a lot of his family and friends don't like her because she is bossy. This hurt her feelings, and she considered breaking up with him, but since they moved in together this complicated things. When Jared drinks, he loses his temper and continues to put her down. Helen feels pressured to party and to drink more like Jared's friends. She has gained a lot of weight and has entered a severe depression. She has
attempted suicide in the past. What is Helen's most pressing problem along with the best advice?
A. Helen should seek help for her alcohol dependency.
B. Helen is the child of an alcoholic and should join a support group.
C. Helen should leave the unhealthy relationship she is in.
D. Helen is a suicide risk and should see a professional counselor.
Answer: D
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