Critical Thinking Question:
Since there is some supporting evidence that smoking and
Psychological Disorders are related, do you think that tobacco
companies should be required to contribute part of their profits to
the cost of mental health treatment and research? Your assignment
is to answer this question with your opinion in at least 2
paragraphs.
Pick one of the major psychological disorders we learn about
this week (Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder, Dissociative Disorders, Personality Disorders). Given
what we know about the different types of therapy, how would you go
about treating the disorder? Please be sure to explain your
reasoning. Do you feel this type of therapy is generally the best?
Why?
Applied Psychology
The purpose of this assignment is to review some of the
psychological disorders that psychologists and other mental health
professionals may be working with in their profession. For this
assignment, please use the National Institute of Mental Health
(information on psychological disorders and treatment). Describe at
least one major psychological disorder.
What is the disorder?
The types if any
Possible causes
Signs and symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment (medications and psychotherapy)
Briefly summarize the diagnostic criteria for
Cannabis-Related Disorders. Then, research the psychological and
developmental impact of the legalization of marijuana. Has
legalization led to increased addiction in the states and countries
where it has occurred? Has legalization allowd individuals who were
using opioids an alternative form of pain management (make sure to
discern between the effects of CBD and THC on pain as they are
different)? Does marijuana help manage PTSD, etc. or make this
symptoms worse? What is the...
4. Discuss specific synovial joints.
5. Discuss developmental disorders, traumatic disorders, and
age-related disorders.
6. Explain therapeutic recreation and orthopedic impairments.
Include symptoms in common, impact on quality of life, and
secondary disabilities.