Wildfires have devastated large parts of a rural county. General health practitioners in the county have noticed an increase of clients presenting with stress-related disorders. Applying principles of psychiatric epidemiology, which of the following is true regarding the presentation of stress-related disorders following this traumatic event?

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Awareness of care-seeking patterns is essential in order to address use of mental health services. While it is true that most people with mental disorders seek professional treatment (option D), and it is not true that individuals with chronic mental disorders do not seek treatment (option C), the most relevant information for addressing the increase of stress-related disorders in this particular situation is the need to be aware of care-seeking patterns in order to effectively address the use of mental health services.

Wildfires Have Devastated Large Parts of a Rural County