What was one factor that led to the popularity of self-help programs such as patient-managed drop-in centers or peer case management opportunities?
A. Community mental health centers used patients to avoid paying professionals to fulfill these tasks.
B. Families became too unhappy with professional care and helped their family members to "do it yourself."
C. There was a lack of professionals available to fulfill these needed responsibilities.
D. Patients chose to do this to give their lives meaning by making a difference to someone else through giving as well as receiving.
ANS: D
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