What is a summary of this disorder? What are the key concepts of this disorder? Think of it this way: if you were explaining this disorder to someone not familiar with it, what would you say to help them understand it in a complete way? Be sure you include defining any vocabulary terms that are associated with the disorder. This section should also include any other information important about the disorder such as statistics, general facts, etc…Remember, cite your sources in APA style. Approx. 200 to 300 words
Causes: Discuss and describe – in depth – what the research says are the several possible causes (at least 5) of this disorder. Dont just list them; provide some detail summarizing what each is IN YOUR OWN WORDS. There should be multiple points made here since many disorders have no exact cause but several theories. Be specific; for example, do not just say brain differences – what type of differences? Where in the brain – what brain parts? What neurotransmitters? Be sure you include both nature and nurture as factors. You will need to cite your sources in APA style. Word count: about 300
BioMedical Treatment Options: Explain the medical (biological) treatment options for someone with this disorder? You can give one or two examples of specific drugs someone might be prescribed but not a list of them. What are common side effects (in general) for medications and other biomedical interventions? What does someone need to know about taking psychotropic medications? You will need to cite your sources in APA style. Word count: about 200
Psychotherapy Treatment Options: What are the various forms of therapy (5 to 7 types) are used to treat this disorder? Dont just list; include some explanation & detail IN YOUR OWN WORDS. This section should include a specific types of psychotherapy (i.e., group therapy, cognitive therapy, etc…) Don’t just say psychotherapy because psychotherapy is more a category that represents 100’s of different types of therapies. Research to find specific kinds of psychotherapy proven useful for the disorder. 5-7 minimum is expected. Cite in APA style. Word count: about 300
Self-care tips: Regardless of the disorder, there are things all humans need to thrive and maintain their well-being. A lot of this lately has been referred to as self-care. Provide 3 tips that would fall under this self-care category or papers homeopathic, naturalistic strategies that can help ease symptoms of a mental illness (note I didn’t say cure.) Cite in APA style. Word count: about 200
