Describe how genetic and environmental factors may influence the onset of a mental disorder.To support your work, make sure to utilize your course and text readings. When asked, also utilize outside sources.
Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment
The discussion assignment provides a forum to discuss the relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. Answer all questions by Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Provide a detailed response to the topic questions in the Discussion Area. For this assignment, post your responses directly in the Discussion Area. Do not use attached documents.
To support your work, make sure to utilize your course and text readings. When asked, also utilize outside sources. As in all assignments, make sure to cite your sources in your work and provide references for those citations utilizing APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between one or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by Sunday, February 14, 2016.
Treatments for mental disorder vary depending on the theory behind the mental disorder, research of various therapies, and the efficacy (success) of the treatments against the disorder. The biological approach to mental disorders is often associated with the medical model, which includes the use of medications to treat and/or manage the symptoms related to a particular mental disorder. Genetic factors have been a significant part of diagnosing disorders related to developmental disabilities, such as Down’s syndrome. However, as the understanding of genetics and their interactions with environmental catalysts grows, a greater understanding of the onset of mental disorders is also growing.
Describe how genetic and environmental factors may influence the onset of a mental disorder.
Explain why some individuals may have a higher risk of acquiring a particular disorder than others, especially if has been present in family members.
Describe the main types of psychotherapies; for each type, explain how it may be more effective for a particular set of disorders.
Describe the major types of drug classes that are used to treat mental disorders. Briefly explain how they work based on their neurochemistr
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