Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

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What is Mental Illness associated with in an individual?

  1. Distinct pattern of compulsive substance use

  2. Preoccupation with obtaining a substance

  3. Repeat drug use to manage emotions

  4. Behavioral or psychological syndrome with present distress

The correct answer is: Behavioral or psychological syndrome with present distress

Mental illness is associated with a behavioral or psychological syndrome that causes distress in an individual. This distress can manifest in various ways, such as feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. It is important to recognize and address mental illness to provide appropriate support and intervention for those experiencing it. The other options in the question refer to symptoms of substance use disorders, which are separate from mental illness.