Diagnosing and Treating Mental Disorders

Diagnosing and Treating Mental Disorders

Type of document       Research Paper            1 Page  Subject area    Psychology      Academic Level            Undergraduate

Style    APA    references        3

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Resources

Video: Current Diagnostic Models

Website: National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml

Website: Mental Help.net: http://www.mentalhelp.net/

Website: American Psychological Association Help Center: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/

Background Information

When searching for mental health support, there are a number of resources available. Familiarizing yourself with recognized mental health organizations such as NIMH or APA can be an asset when seeking help for yourself, a friend, or a family member. These organizations can help individuals assess whether they should seek help and what kinds of treatment and support services are available.

Instructions:

View the Current Diagnostic Models video.

Research the main categories of mental disorders and their evaluation and assessments. To start, visit the following sites, linked in the Resources section:

National Institute of Mental Health

Mental Help.net

American Psychological Association Help Center

Write a one- to two-page paper that reports on mental disorders, their diagnosis, and treatment. Discuss major categories of mental disorders (for example, anxiety disorders), the commonly used methods of diagnosis, and the treatments of choice. Be sure to include evidence from the readings, videos, and personal experience.