Research one psychological disorder- Use National Institute

Research one psychological disorder. Use National Institute of Mental Health, your book, an abnormal psychology book, the DSM IV, or any other REPUTABLE SOURCE.

Research one psychological disorder- Use National Institute

1. Research one psychological disorder. Use National Institute of Mental Health, your book, an abnormal psychology book, the DSM IV, or any other REPUTABLE SOURCE.

2. Your first two pages should detail what the disorder is, what symptoms the person could have, maybe mention something about DSM-IV diagnoses, how it could affect the individual’s life, and any interesting case studies you might have encountered in your research. Please use your own words where possible. You are TRANSLATING to us the information in a way we will understand! You will lose points if you just copy and paste passages (I’ll run them through a plagiarism check).

3. The paper should also include treatment options and success rate of treatment (effectiveness) for the last page. During this last page, it’s also important to review what you learned (counter to what you initially thought about your disorder).

4. This paper needs to be 12 font, double spaced, 1 inch margins with a cover page. It also should be formatted in APA and it needs to have proper citation usage.

More details;

What are examples of psychological disorders?

What are some types of mental disorders?

Firstly, Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias.

Secondly, Depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders.

Thirdly, Eating disorders.

Fourthly, Personality disorders.

Further, Post-traumatic stress disorder.

Also, Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia.

What causes a psychological disorder?
The specific causes of psychological disorders are not known, but contributing factors may include chemical imbalances in the brain, childhood experiences, heredity, illnesses, prenatal exposures, and stress. … Others, such as intermittent explosive disorder and substance abuse, are more common in men.
What does the National Institute of Mental Health do?
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. Its mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.

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