Instructions: In this paper describe someone you know, yourself, a family member, a friend or a character in a book, television show, or movie who suffers with a psychological disorder (e.g., depression, panic attacks, phobias, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, & schizophrenia). Do not use the a real person’s name even if it is yours. Use a pseudonym.
Assignment Rubric:
Task
Maximum Points
Describe the disorder and its symptoms using the DSM V manual as a guide (available to you on Canvas). Be sure you cite the manual.
10 points
Describe the person/characters specific symptoms.
10 points
Explain the general causes of the disorder.
10 points
Describe at least 3 different treatment options that would be most beneficial to the individual with the disorder
10 points
Grammar, spelling, punctuation
5 points
APA style references
5 points
This paper will be due 12/06/2019 by 11:59pm on Canvas
Please use APA style – Use the Purdue OWL website https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.You may also use MLA style if you are already familiar with it.
No cover page or abstract is necessary
Minimum 3 references
Minimum 1000 words
Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced
10 points off for late papers
