Reference no: EM133547707

Part 1

PSYCHOSIS, MANIA, and DEPRESSION

1. Identify and describe the main diagnostic features of each of the disorders selected provided above

2. Consider biomedical factors: Describe what it means to characterize the disorders as "diseases of the nervous system and the body."

3. Consider clinical factors: Describe the similarities between the disorders selected. In what ways might these similarities impact diagnosis and treatment?

4. Consider historical factors: Describe the ways deinstitutionalization has impacted patient rights, levels of care, and access to treatment of the disorders over time.

5. Consider sociocultural factors: Describe the social and cultural changes that have caused shifts in the public's perception of the disorders over time.

Part 2

Use PSYCHOSIS as the disorder for the questions below

1. Consider the mind-body connection: Describe whether a discernible bidirectional relationship exists between the disorder and physical illness.

2. Consider the impact of language and messaging: Describe how the words we use(e.g., in casual conversation, in media communications) when discussing a disorder influence our willingness or ability to manage the disorder.

3. Consider the effect of lifestyle choices: Describe the small, but significant, changes in attitude/behavior we can make that could help us to manage the symptoms of the disorder.