The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - 5 is the current tool used by mental
health providers to ascertain a possible diagnosis for behaviors that are being exhibited by a
patient or client. You are to choose one of the mental disorders and write a 4-page paper about
that disorder. Your paper is to include not only the presentation of the behaviors, but also, in
your opinion, which of the psychological theories could be successful in treating the disorder.
In addition to the theory you choose for treatment, you are to include basic information on how
the theory can be applied. If you choose a mental disorder such as Bipolar I or II, schizophrenia,
or depression, include in your paper if medication is recommended as part of the treatment plan.
You will find information in the textbook that addresses the physical presentations of the
disorders; you will find information in the textbook that explains the various theories and how
they are applied to patients. The therapeutic interventions are to be based on credible
information; however, you will not be judged on whether or not the methods (therapy &
medication) are recommended for the diagnosis.
You may use the textbook for a reference; however, you must have at least 4 other reference
sources that are both valid and reliable. All resources must be reliable, credible, and valid, and
Wikipedia may NOT be quoted, nor magazines and newspapers.
Your paper must be in APA formatting and have an Introduction, Symptoms, Diagnosis,
Treatment, and Conclusion sections. The Title and Reference pages are not included in the 4-
page requirement. Proofread your paper before you post it.
I will review the drafts of your papers; however, no review will be done on a 'rush' or last-minute
request. Drafts are not graded.
