Each student will write a research paper over a specific mental disorder covered in this course no less than 20 total pages in length incorporating all elements of the general intervention model. The term paper must include at least 20 peer-reviewed journal articles as references; other references are acceptable as needed. The research paper must conform to the most recent publication manual of the American Psychological Association. Consider the following:
I. Introduction to the Paper
II. The Specific Mental Disorder
A. History
B. Epidemiology
1. Prevalence
2. Race-, Class-, Gender-Related Diagnostic Issues
3. Culture-Related Diagnosis Issues
C. Associated Features, Symptoms, and Prototypical Presentation
1. Features
2. Symptoms and Prototypical Presentation
3. Differential Diagnostic Considerations
4. Common Comorbidity
5. Functional Consequences
D. Development and Course
E. Risk and Prognostic Factors
F. Suicide Risk
G. Research Supported Etiological Theories
H. Research Supported Theoretical Conceptualization
III. Assessment
A. Biopsychosocial
B. Standardized Instruments
C. Behavioral/Functional
D. Conceptualization of the Diagnostic Process
IV. Best Practices in Treatment A. Modalities
B. Biopsychosocial
C. Prognosis
V. Conclusion
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