Which older adult is most likely to have normal mental health?
a. The older adult who grieves over the loss of a spouse for 2 years but is traveling again
b. The older adult who exhibits long periods of depression with occasional manic epi-sodes
c. The older adult who has lost two friends in a war, has had three failed marriages, and is bankrupt
d. The older adult who has been treated for chronic depression and whose brother killed himself 1 year ago
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The older adult who grieves after suffering a major loss for 2 years, which is a length of time for grief that is within normal limits, is beginning to enjoy life again. This individual is most likely to have normal mental health because he or she has worked through the grief and has had the strength to resume normal activities.
The older adult who exhibits long periods of depression with occasional manic episodes has clinical indicators of bipolar disorder. The older adult who has lost two friends in a war, has had three failed marriages, and is bankrupt is unlikely to enjoy normal mental health; this older adult's life displays an inability to cope effectively with tragedy, relationships, and personal matters. The older adult who has been treated for chronic depression and whose brother killed himself 1 year ago is at risk for suicide and is unlikely to have normal mental health.
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