HCA 240 Week 8 Assignment Mental Illness Paper

Assignment: Mental Illness Paper
• Resources: University Library and Table 15-3 on p. 325 of Human Diseases
• Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum
• Select a form of mental illness from the following list:
o ADHD
o Anxiety disorder (select only one): panic disorder, general anxiety disorder (GAD),
any phobic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD)
o Autism
o Anorexia nervosa
o Bipolar disorder
o Bulimia nervosa
o Depression
o Schizophrenia
• Compose a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in APA format that addresses the following:
o Use at least three sources from the University Library.
o Discuss the history or background of the illness, including myths, misconceptions,
and treatments of the past.
o What are the signs and symptoms of the selected mental illness?
o Identify the neurotransmitters associated with the illness, and discuss how they are
related to the signs and symptoms. Use Table 15-3 on p.325 for assistance.
o How is the illness diagnosed? What tests and professionals are involved?
o What treatments are available for the illness? How can the patient’s environment
promote or detract from successful treatment?
o How does diagnosis and treatment of the illness today compare with diagnosis and
treatment of the past

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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLASS

Discussion Questions (DQ)

Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, include a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
One or two sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.

Weekly Participation

Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.

APA Format and Writing Quality

Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.