An Indigenous Patient Sadly Describes a Difficult Childhood

An Indigenous patient sadly describes a difficult childhood. The patient abused alcohol as a teenager but stopped 10 years ago. The patient now says, "I feel stupid and good for nothing. I don't help my people." How should the treatment team focus planning for this patient?

A) Psychopharmacological and somatic therapies should be central techniques.
B) Apply a psychoanalytic approach, focused on childhood trauma.
C) Depression and alcohol abuse should be treated concurrently.
D) Use a holistic approach, including mind, body, and spirit.