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Many variables, such as work, family, friends, and/or lifestyle, may influence the development of mental illness.

Along with these variables, a client's individual variables, such as age and maturity, may also play a role in this development.

Although such variables may increase a client's level of risk in the development of mental illness, conversely, they may also assist in a client's level of resilience.

As a future professional in the field, it is essential to understand how variables influence the development of mental illness.

For this Discussion, select a variable that contributes to risk and resilience for a client.

Think about why this variable might be considered in client diagnosis.

Consider how this variable may interact with one individual variable.

With these thoughts in mind:

Write a brief description of one variable that contributes to risk and resilience of clients. Then explain why this variable is important to client diagnosis.

Finally, explain how this variable might interact with one individual variable in the development of psychopathology. Provide an example and justify your response using the current literature and Learning Resources.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and current literature.