Ashlee is a single mother living in a project in a poor section of the city. She has addiction issues and just lost custody of her three children. What type of mental health professional is most likely to get involved in Ashlee's situation?
A) educational psychologist
B) psychiatrist
C) psychiatric social worker
D) counselor

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A psychiatric social worker is likely to get involved in Ashlee's situation because she is struggling with addiction and has just lost custody of her children, indicating a need for social services and support to address her mental health needs. Educational psychologists typically work in schools, counselors may not have the necessary qualifications to address addiction issues, and psychiatrists may be more focused on medication management.

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