Serious mental illness is characterized as:
a. any mental illness of more than 2 weeks' duration.
b. a major long-term mental illness marked by significant functional impairments.
c. a mental illness accompanied by physical impairment and severe social problems.
d. a major mental illness that cannot be treated to prevent deterioration of cognitive and social abilities.
ANS: B
"Serious mental illness" has replaced the term "chronic mental illness." Global impairments in function are evident, particularly social. Physical impairments may be present. Serious mental illness can be treated, but remissions and exacerbations are part of the course of the illness.
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