Question

benefits of seeking help
mackayla is struggling to overcome the death of her mother that occurred one year ago. she has started missing school, drinking heavily, and closing herself off from friends. she is debating whether or not to seek professional help for her anxiety and depression.
what benefits may result from mackayla getting help from a mental health care professional? check all that apply
□ her chances of dropping out of school may decrease.
□ she may develop skills and strategies to cope with her grief.
□ she may discover that she has deeper mental issues.
□ her ability to develop long - term relationships may improve.
□ her popularity among friends may increase.

Explanation:

• For "Her chances of dropping out of school may decrease": Mackayla is missing school, so getting help could address issues causing school absence, reducing dropout risk.
• For "She may develop skills and strategies to cope with her grief": A mental health professional can teach coping mechanisms for grief from her mother's death.
• For "Her ability to develop long - term relationships may improve": Closing off from friends is a symptom; help can improve social - emotional skills for relationships.
• "She may discover that she has deeper mental issues" is not a benefit of seeking help (it's more of a diagnostic outcome, not a positive benefit of the help itself). "Her popularity among friends may increase" is not a direct benefit of mental health help (help focuses on mental health, not popularity).

Answer:

• Her chances of dropping out of school may decrease
• She may develop skills and strategies to cope with her grief
• Her ability to develop long - term relationships may improve