Using the strength-based approach described by Kretzmann and colleagues to establish occupational therapy practice in the area of community development, you would begin with an assessment of the community. Which of the following should be included in this assessment?

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The strength-based approach focuses on identifying the strengths and resources within a community, rather than just identifying needs and deficits. Therefore, option B, which involves identifying the skills and resources that people with mental illness could contribute to their communities, is the best choice for the community assessment. Options A, C, and D are more focused on identifying needs and deficits, rather than strengths, and may not align with the strength-based approach.

Using the Strength-Based Approach Described by Kretzmann and Colleagues to Establish