Which of the following provides the best description of severe mental

Which of the following provides the best description of severe mental illness (SMI)?

a. Having been clearly diagnosed with at least two mental health disorders within the past year
b. Having a diagnosable mental disorder with moderate functional behavior in a specific area of lifestyle at any time during the past year
c. Being unable to function in society due to a mental illness
d. Being convicted of several impulsive crimes during the past year

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ANS: B
SMI occurs in adults who currently or at any time during the past yearhave a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder with moderate, severe, or extreme functional behavior in specific areas of lifestyle. These mental health disorders afflicting persons who are 18 years of age or older present emotional or behavioral functioning that is so impaired as to interfere substantially with their capacity to remain in the community without supportive treatment or services of a long-term or indefinite duration.