Research Paper: Mental Health Disorders (DSM-5)

Instructions: use library (CRC) resources to research and document information on at least 1 medically diagnosed mental disorder choosing from the list below.

• You will need at least 4- 8 references using appropriate citing notation (all internet site MUST be cited properly to avoid plagiarism).
• Research paper should be at least 6-8 pages (not including citation page and cover page)
• You will need to use/review the DSM-V to understand the diagnosis, please cite the DSM-V as 1/6 of the required references. Your textbooks should also be included as sources.

Library Research Paper - Mental Health Disorders (DSM V Classifications) Guidelines

Paper Outline: Please add a introduction and summary to your papers. Introduction explain what you are writing about and your understanding of it prior to researching it. The Summary should tell me in detail what you learned while researching the topics and did it challenge your original understanding.

Research information on at least 1 medically diagnosed mental health disorder including the following information: A. Definition

B. Diagnosis symptoms C. Treatment Options/Methods & Theory D. Personal perception /introspection about working with such patients as a Human Services worker (explain why you could or could not work with clients with this type of mental disorder)

THE DSM-5

NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

• Intellectual Disabilities
• Communication Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Attention Deficit Disorder
• Specific Learning Disorders
• Motor Disorders
• Tic Disorders
• Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders (also see neurodivergent)

SCHIZOPHRENIA, SPECTRUM & OTHER PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

• Brief Psychotic Disorder
• Schizophreniform Disorder
• Schizophrenia Disorder
• Substance/Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorder

BIPOLAR AND RELATED DISORDERS

• Bipolar I
• Bipolar II
• Cyclothymic Disorder

DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS

• Major Depressive Disorder
• Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE & RELATED DISORDERS

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder
• Hoarding Disorder
• Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder

ANXIETY DISORDERS

• Separation Anxiety Disorder
• Selective Phobia
• Selective Mutism
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

TRAUMA AND STRESSOR - RELATED DISORDERS

• Reactive Attachment Disorder
• Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Acute Stress Disorder