Briefly state the disorder and describe the features of the illness (no more than ½page).

This assignment requires you to select a psychological disorder/mental illness that you
would like to gain further knowledge about. You may select any mental illness that
piques your interest, as long as your topic has a connection to mental health and the
course material (if it is not covered in the textbook please discuss your topic with me).
After you have identified your topic, you are responsible to conduct scholarly research on
your selected mental illness of your choice.
Write a scholarly five to seven-page research paper including the following points:
• Briefly state the disorder and describe the features of the illness (no more than ½page).
• Summarize and critique one theory that explains the etiology of the disorder.
• Summarize the most effective evidence-based practice/approaches for the
management/treatment of the disorder.
• Describe the common psychiatric medications prescribed to manage the illness.
What is the purpose of the medication? The effectiveness and the side effects of
the medication? How are the side effects manifested? In other words, what are
some of the signs that a client may exhibit when experiencing a side effect due to
psychotropic medication? What might be done to alter the medication regimen so
that it does not interfere with the client’s life goals? Please provide your personal
view of the use of medication in treating mental health issues.
It is expected that you will use a minimum of seven professional/research journal
articles/books from the social science literature. Your appropriate use of the professional
literature will be included in the evaluation of each of the above sections and in
determining your final grade on the paper.
The paper must be between five to seven pages (not including cover page and references),
double-spaced, one-inch margins, as per APA 7th edition. Correct grammar, punctuation
and spelling is expected, as is proper organization, clarity and style.
Grading criteria (30%)
1. Explanation of one theory for the disorder, including critique. (5)
2. Summary of effective treatment methods for the disorder. (10)
3. Discussion of the psychiatric medication and side effects (10 pts.)
4. Proper spelling, grammar, compliance with APA 7th edition guidelines, at least
seven appropriate references, and the overall look and organization of the paper

**For the paper I was thinking of doing schizophrenia

The required text for this class is Mental Health Social Work Practice in Canada – Cheryl Regehr & Graham Glancy

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