Question

identifying 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, and getting help can address her issues, reducing dropout risk.
• For "She may develop skills and strategies to cope with her grief": Mental health professionals help develop coping mechanisms for grief/anxiety/depression.
• For "Her ability to develop long - term relationships may improve": She is closing off from friends; help can improve her social - emotional skills for relationships.
• For "Her popularity among friends may increase": As she opens up and copes better, her friendships may strengthen, increasing popularity.
• The option "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 - seeking process itself).

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.
• Her popularity among friends may increase.