Lost and Confused
Imagine you have been asked to write a research article on the biological and biochemical aspects of a specific mental disorder for publication in a psychological journal.
Select and research a mental disorder that falls into one of the following categories of disorders:
Neurological
Psychological
Neurodevelopmental
Write a 700- to 1,050-word article analyzing the biological and biochemical aspects of the mental disorder you selected. Address the following in your article:
Identify common symptoms associated with the disorder.
Describe the neurophysiological underpinnings of the disorder.
Provide 3 therapeutic interventions used to treat the disorder, and describe how each treatment helps to reduce or manage the symptoms of the disorder.
Examine contemporary attitudes toward the 3 treatments you selected.
Based on your research, identify an evidence-based approach to treating the disorder.