Assignment 6.3: Mental Disorders Mental Disorders Objective Identify the different assessment and diagnostic methods related to mental disorders Assignment Overview This writing assignment explores ways to assess mental disorders. Deliverables A one and one half-page paper (12-point font) Step 1 Conduct online research. Research the main categories of mental disorders and their evaluation and assessments. For example, you can use your favorite Internet search engine to look up the following sites: National Institute of Mental Health Mental Help.net American Psychological Association Help Center Step 2 . Write a one and one-half-page report on how mental disorders, their diagnosis, and treatments are categorized and identified in a clinical setting. Include the following elements in your paper: The major categories of mental disorders. ( Hint: Anxiety disorders are one category.) The commonly used methods of diagnosis. The treatment of choice (meaning the favorite current treatment) for this disorder.
