Explain the close association between Maria's mental illnesses and her physical co morbidity. Describe how Maria would answer quantitative questions regarding four dimensions of health: life satisfaction, hopelessness, anxiety, and depression.
Maria Lopez is a single Hispanic female living in a large Mississippi city. She is 35 years old and has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She recently lost her job and health insurance, so she does not take any medication for her illnesses. Maria has had physical health issues as well, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Maria's closest family lives in Florida, but she rarely sees them, as both parents are alcoholics. Speculate on Maria's mental illness onset, its course, and its possible outcome.