Question: Instructions:

Step 1: Choose a mental disorder.

From this week's reading, choose a mental disorder or problem you want to study further. For example, you could select depression, anxiety (such as test anxiety or social anxiety), substance abuse, or another issue.

Step 2: Conduct research on treatment options.

Explore the treatment options for the disorder you chose in Step 1. It is recommended that you conduct research through our Online Library or use a scholarly internet search. Wikipedia is not allowed.

• Types of Psychological Treatment

• What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?

• National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)

Step 3: Report about treatment methods.

Write a 3-5 page paper to address the following points:

• Describe the treatment used and what occurs during treatment.

• Are there other treatment approaches that might also work? What are they?

• Is the treatment approach supported by research? Describe, if you can, the results of the research done on this treatment approach.

• Compare and contrast this therapy approach with at least one other therapy approach for this problem.