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 psychologist is most likely to get involved in Sandi's situation?A) psychiatric social workerB) psychiatristC) counselorD) educational psychologist

Answer 1

Answer:

psychiatric social worker

Explanation:

Psychiatric social work is an activity in addition to the specialized efforts of the psychiatrist in favor of the mentally ill or people in sensitive social situations, such as drug addicts. This activity resulted from the evolution of the concept and practical forms of social assistance, public or private, and the modifications introduced in the concept of mental illness through the modern studies of psychology, cultural anthropology and social psychology.

Sandy is in a precarious social situation and needs social worker services, especially in relation to the loss of custody of her children, and Sandy needs a psychologist to help her out of her chemical dependency. For this reason, the most skilled professional to help Sandi is the psychiatric social worker.