18. Factors Affecting Mental Health

Question 1

Biological Factors:

Answer 1

In children, see if there’s prenatal exposure (exposed to drugs and alcohol during pregnancy), which a SW can then assess for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Question 2

Psychological Factors:

Answer 2

The client’s intrinsic coping, personality, dealing with stress, and mental health history

Question 3

Social and Environmental:

Answer 3

External factors to client such as social support network, neighborhoods, available resources, and income levels

SW’s should also take into account importance of history of all factors