The paper will be a thorough analysis of one or more characters in the selected TV show or movie. When diagnosing the character, the student should make sure to use specific examples of their behavior or thoughts to document the disorder. Additionally, the student should utilize various sources (textbook, lecture, DSM, peer reviewed articles) to document which symptoms characterize these disorders. What is of critical importance is that the student be very detailed in their justification of the diagnosis. The following questions should be addressed in your paper.

What psychological disorder was illustrated in this film/tv show? Did the person meet the criteria for "abnormal" in this portrayal?

1. What symptoms of mental illness did you see in the movie or tv show? After considering typical symptoms and behaviors for this disorder, determine the extent to which you believe this was a realistic portrayal of this disorder.
2. Were any causal factors for the character's disorder suggested in the film/tv show? If so, which ones?
3. What types of treatment, if any, did the person in the film/tv show receive? Provide specific examples. Based on what you've learned, is this form typical for individuals with this disorder? Why or why not?
4. What impact did the person's disorder have on others in his/her life? Do you think the impact was realistically portrayed? Why or why not?
5. After viewing the movie/tv show, what do you think it would be like to live with this mental illness?
6. What was your overall reaction to the movie/tv show and how mental illness was portrayed