Guidelines for the Mental Health Paper:

Your third paper which is also your final exam will be on a Mental Health disorder such as Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder, Personality Disorder, or PTSD. (NOTE: These are not the only disorders. Please do some research and locate others that might interest you). If you are struggling to choose a topic, please contact me as soon as possible and we will discuss options for you. The sooner the better.

For this paper, please address the following:

1. What is your mental health disorder? (Why have you chosen this topic)?

2. What are the characteristics (Cognitive, Emotional, and Physical)?

3. What are the treatment options for this disorder? (Refer to chapter 14 in your text)

4. How has learning about this psychological disorder changed your personal perceptions of those who suffer from them on a daily basis? (What is your overall takeaway from writing this paper)?

** Other considerations for the paper: How does having a mental illness affect family, friends, romantic relationships, employment, etc.? Consider factors outside of the box. More discussion to come on this topic.

The expectations for this paper are:

7-10 pages

A minimum of 3 sources: your textbook is optional

12-point Times New Roman font

1” margins and double spaced

APA or MLA style (As a reference, you may want to refer to the CSN Library)

Title Page and Reference Page ** NOT INCLUDED IN THE PAGE LENGTH.

Due May 12th