A female client admitted to a mental health facility for depression is frequently asking for help in deciding which foods to choose for her meals as well as which activities she should participate in.Which stage of illness is she experiencing?

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Dependency is stage 4 of the stages of illness and is characterized by relying on and accepting the attention of others.The appearance of symptoms is the first stage of illness and refers to notice of an undesirable change and awareness that something is not right;recovery and rehabilitation constitute stage 5 of illness;and the sick role is the second stage of illness,in which an individual accepts the illness and focuses on treatment and/or recovery.

A Female Client Admitted to a Mental Health Facility for Depression