HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 432 MC

A young person notices their friend displaying signs of depression including social withdrawal and declining academic performance. Which response best demonstrates effective health literacy and appropriate help-seeking behaviour?

Research depression symptoms online and attempt to provide counselling advice to their friend
Ignore the situation believing their friend will eventually overcome the difficulties independently
Encourage their friend to speak with a school counsellor while offering ongoing emotional support
Immediately contact the friend's parents without discussing the concerns with their friend first

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C is correct: Health literacy is demonstrated by recognising professional help is needed and shows appropriate help-seeking behaviour while maintaining supportive friendship.

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A is incorrect: Shows some health literacy but inappropriate help-seeking by attempting to provide professional services without qualifications.
B is incorrect: Demonstrates lack of health literacy about depression severity and poor help-seeking behaviour.
D is incorrect: Poor help-seeking behaviour that violates trust and doesn’t involve the affected person in decision-making.