Exam Content Biology, as applied to the study of brain functions, is an important part of understanding behavior. Learning the anatomy of the brain, the nervous system, and the endocrine system provides a person in the field of mental health with a basis for researching and treating disorders. In this week’s assessment, you look at the biological aspects of a neurological, psychological, or neurodevelopmental disorder. Imagine you have been asked to write a research article on the biological and biochemical aspects of a specific mental disorder for publication in a psychological journal. Select and research a mental disorder that falls into one of the following categories of disorders: Neurological Psychological Neurodevelopmental Write a 700- to 1,050-word article analyzing the biological and biochemical aspects of the mental disorder you selected. Use the topics below as headings in the article. Overview Identify common symptoms associated with the disorder. Neurophysiological Factors Describe the neurophysiological elements of the disorder, such as those found in: Neurotransmitters Nervous system, sensory and motor systems Brain function Therapeutic Interventions Provide 3 therapeutic interventions used to treat the disorder and describe how each treatment helps to reduce or manage the symptoms of the disorder. Therapeutic Interventions Analysis Examine contemporary perspectives toward the 3 treatments you selected. Include the following in your response: What are some varying perspectives (values, beliefs, opinions) on the interventions you described? How have these perspectives evolved over time? How might analyzing these diverse perspectives help mental health professionals in providing solutions to individuals who have the disorder? Clinical Application Based on your research, identify an evidence-based approach to treating the disorder. Include the following in your response: How does scientific or psychological research support the evidence-based approach? Why is the evidence-based approach effective? How might it be used to treat the disorder or improve an individual’s mental or physical health? How can the evidence-based approach be modified to accommodate varying needs of individuals who have the disorder? What are some ethical standards practitioners should consider when using the evidence-based approach? What are some short- or long-term effects of the intervention? Include a minimum of 5 scholarly sources in addition to your textbook to support your article. Format your article according to APA guidelines.
