Assignment Overview Unit 3 – Individual Project
Deliverable Length: 600-800 words
OBJECTIVES
Select 1 of the following Bipolar and related disorders:
• Bipolar | Disorder • Bipolar || Disorder • Cyclothymic Disorder
Provide the following details about the disorder:
• Discuss the history of the disorder. When did it
officially become a disorder? What changes to the criteria or treatment of this disorder have
occurred since it’s become a DSM diagnosis? • What are some of the symptoms? What would this disorder look like in person? Make sure you relate this back to the DSM
criteria. • Prevalence in the U.S. population • Your perception of potential impact on workplace
performance • Discuss one type of treatment approach that has been shown to be successful in treating the disorder you selected. Long-term prognosis (i.e., can it get better?)
Provide 1-2 sources (other than your textbook) cited in APA style to support your answer.
You may also research the psychological disorders, by reviewing an electronic version of the DSM-5 in CTU’S library. For more information on accessing the DSM-5 in the library please review How to Access DSM-5 and/or watch this video.
The materials found in the MUSE may help you with this assignment such as the audio file Introduction to Mood
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