Sandi 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 Sandi's situation?
A) educational psychologist
B) psychiatrist
C) psychiatric social worker
D) counselor

Question

Sandi 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 Sandi's situation?
A) educational psychologist
B) psychiatrist 
C) psychiatric social worker 
D) counselor

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A psychiatric social worker would be best equipped to help Sandi with both her addiction issues and to provide support and guidance through the process of trying to regain custody of her children. Psychiatrists primarily focus on medical treatment and medication management, counselors may not be equipped to handle more complex issues such as custody battles, and educational psychologists typically work within academic settings.

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