Choose a Mental Disorder: Select one mental disorder from the list of disorders commonly studied in psychology, such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, or any other disorder that interests you.
Research: Thoroughly research your chosen mental disorder using reputable sources, including academic journals, books, and credible websites, to gather accurate and up-to-date information.
Project Structure:
Introduction: Provide a brief overview of mental disorders and explain why studying them is important in the field of psychology.
Background and Prevalence: Share information about the prevalence of your chosen disorder globally or in your country.
Symptoms and Diagnosis: Describe the common symptoms and criteria used for diagnosing the disorder.
Causes: Discuss potential factors contributing to the development of the disorder, such as genetic, environmental, or psychological influences.
Treatment Options: Explore various treatment methods, including therapy, medications, and other interventions, for managing and treating the disorder.
Impact on Individuals and Society: Examine the societal and personal effects of the disorder, including challenges faced by affected individuals and their families.
Stigma and Misconceptions: Address common misconceptions and stigma associated with the disorder.
Conclusion: Summarize the key points of your research and highlight the importance of raising awareness about mental health issues related to your chosen disorder.
Presentation Format: Since this is an individual project and not presented live, you can create a document or a multimedia presentation (e.g., PowerPoint, video) to convey your findings effectively.
Visual Aids: If you create a presentation, use graphs, charts, and images to illustrate your points effectively. For a written document, you can include relevant images or diagrams.
Submission: Submit your individual project according to the guidelines provided by your instructor, including any required format (e.g., document, PowerPoint file).
Grading Criteria: Your project will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Content (accuracy and depth of research): 40%
Presentation of Information (clarity, organization, engagement in the document or presentation): 35%
Visual Aids (if applicable): 25%
