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Kesha is facing multiple challenges from her current life situation, which is resulting in signs of depression. Wong et al. (2021, p. 236) documents the following symptoms that can be related to Kesha's current state: "Fatigue and decreased energy" "Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness" "Difficulty concentrating...making decisions" These can stem from her current lack of financial security and the sudden change to joining the workforce (assuming she was not working previously, as it was stated, she found a recent job). This life change could be stressful for anyone, but Kesha is also a mother trying to provide her daughter with a healthy environment, which adds to her worries. Some resources Kesha could seek are local or state agencies, such as The State of Ohio, which provide information about financial, medical, childcare, and food assistance programs. Although her concern is the development of her child, Kesha also needs to understand that self-care is necessary and seek out mental health services for herself during this difficult time. The Ohio State University's Department of Psychology offers free services for adults or provides referral options to other resources. There are also a number of low-cost resources that can be found online, and depending.