A Potential Complication in Identifying Mental Health Issues in Older

Multiple Choice

A potential complication in identifying mental health issues in older individuals is that:

A) they are less likely to openly share information about their mental health with counselors.
B) they are less likely to seek help from counselors and their mental health issues may be overlooked.
C) there are typically many other health concerns that take precedence over addressing mental health.
D) some mental health issues may have a unique presentation in older individuals, and may be difficult to distinguish from cognitive impairment.
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