ASWB Social Work Clinical

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Lisa tells a few of her close friends that her brother was recently diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. One of the friends tells a co-worker that Lisa’s family must be “crazy.” Soon the friends start distancing themselves from her and offer no support. Many times families will not mention mental illness due to what?

Stigma
Placing blame
Anxiety
Guilt

Explanation

Answer: A - Many families dealing with a member’s mental disability will not discuss the problem with others due to the stigma surrounding this medical condition. Misconceptions and myths abound without proper knowledge. Support from a friend or neighbor is harder to receive than if someone has a physical disability.

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