Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to consider a child to be most at risk for the development of mental illness?

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Research has shown that parental mental illness is a significant risk factor for the development of mental illness in children. Children of parents with chronic major depression are at a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety themselves. While the other options could potentially cause stress for the child, they do not necessarily indicate a higher risk for the development of mental illness.

Which Assessment Finding Would Cause the Nurse to Consider a Child