You have been tasked by your organization to create a brochure which provides educational information related to a specific psychological disorder (i.e., Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depr

[Student Name]

PSY-102 General Psychology

[Teacher’s name]

[DATE]

Mental Health and Wellness

[Psychological Disorder Name Here]

In this section of your brochure, explain in detail the psychological disorder you have chosen. Some examples include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and many more. Describe the disorder, and what individuals it commonly affects (for example, does it affect women more than men, is there a certain age range it commonly affects, is there a population like veterans or young children it more often is seen in, etc.). This section should be a minimum of 100 words, but you are welcome to write more. Summarize information from your sources and include supportive APA in-text citation in each section on your brochure.

In this brochure you can add images and you can change things like font, headings, etc. as you wish.

Causes of the disorder

In this part of your brochure, explain common causes of the disorder. For example, the disorder may be commonly due to environmental events (i.e., trauma), or it may be a genetic or developmental disorder. Think about the bio-psycho-social approach (what biological, social, or psychological causes for this disorder are there?). Perhaps there are also risk factors that influence how severe a person’s disorder is. This section should be a minimum of 100 words, but you are welcome to write more. Summarize information from your sources and include supportive APA in-text citation in each section on your brochure.

Stigmas

In this section, explain at least three stigmas a person with this disorder may face. Stigmas are stereotypes, myths about the disorder, or false assumptions people have about a person with this disorder. This section should be a minimum of 100 words, but you are welcome to write more. Summarize information from your sources and include supportive APA in-text citation in each section on your brochure.

Symptoms of the disorder

In this section of the brochure, explain the specific symptoms of the disorder. Make sure to include a variety of symptoms. For example, are there specific behaviors we see in a person with this disorder, patterns in their interactions with others, ways they experience the world, behavioral symptoms, psychological or physical symptoms? This section should be a minimum of 100 words, but you are welcome to write more. Summarize information from your sources and include supportive APA in-text citations in each section on your brochure.

Treatments

In this section, explain at least three research supported treatments for this specific disorder, AND the benefits of each treatment. Examples may include medications specific to treating neurotransmitter dysfunction, specific types of therapies proven to help with symptoms, and so forth. Explain the benefits of each treatment as well. For example, how does each treatment help with specific symptoms of the disorder and/or why might this be a good option for someone to use as part of their treatment plan? This section should be a minimum of 100 words, but you are welcome to write more. Summarize information from your sources and include supportive APA in-text citation in each section on your brochure.