Instructions: In  this paper describe someone you know, yourself, a family member, a  friend or a character in a book, television show, or movie who suffers  with a psychological disorder (e.g., depression, panic attacks, phobias,  bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, &  schizophrenia).  Do not use the a real person’s name even if it is yours. Use a pseudonym.

Assignment Rubric:

Task

Maximum Points

Describe the disorder and its symptoms using the DSM V manual  as a guide (available to you on Canvas). Be sure you cite the manual.

10 points

Describe the person/character’s specific symptoms.

10 points

Explain the general causes of the disorder.

10 points

Describe at least 3 different treatment options that would be most beneficial to the individual with the disorder

10 points

Grammar, spelling, punctuation

5 points

APA style references

5 points

• Please use APA style – Use the Purdue OWL website https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.You may also use MLA style if you are already familiar with it.
• No cover page or abstract is necessary
• Minimum 3 references
• Minimum 1000 words
• Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced
• 10 points off for late papers