Which of the following information should be included in psychoeducation with a family of a client recently diagnosed with a mental illness?
1. "Most mental illnesses are inherited so the entire family should be tested for the same disorder."
2. "Mental illness is extremely complex and it may take several years for the right treatment to be effective."
3. "Most mental illnesses are caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain and can be treated with medications and therapy."
4. "Earlier screening and diagnosis could have prevented the severity of symptoms and behavior problems."
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Rationale: Families misunderstand mental illness to be a personal failing and are comforted by the fact that it has a biologic basis and can be treated with medications and therapy. There is no truth to the other statements.
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