Psychological Disorders Research

Choose a psychological disorder from list posted in the classroom. Students will not be assigned the same disorders so it is important to sign up early if there is one you specifically want to research. The following is list of requirements for the project:

1. Name of Disorder (any slang terms or other names used)

2. Diagnosis - Using the DSM IV LINK compile a complete list of symptoms

3. Hereditary - What is the link between family members?

4. Typical age of onset

5. Treatment - How treatable is the disorder?  What does treatment look like? (medication, behavior modification, electrotherapy, etc.)

6. Permanency - Define what recovery for this disorder looks like.  Is it reversible? Can symptoms be managed or eliminated?  Will continue to get progressively worse even with treatment?

7. Case Study (one individual story)

          This is where you breath life into your presentation.  Help us understand the disorder by illustrating at least one case study.  You must include pictures and/or video.  The patient must not be an actor or hypothetical...you need to research a documented case.

8. Your presentation needs to be 5-7 minutes be on either power point or keynote.
9. You must have at least one audience participation piece (more than a simple raising of hands)
25 pts.

Due Monday June 3rd