I’ve gathered links to websites that provide good basic information on the most prominent psychological disorders. These sites won’t make you an expert but they will provide the grounding for a good understanding of the conditions.
Task 1: Choose 4 of the disorders and create index cards with their general information. If the disorder comes from a group, be sure to identify what group the disorder comes from.
Task 2: The second attachment contains a test covering information from all the disorders. Choose 3 of the questions and answer them.
Autism
Schizophrenia
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/mh-sm/pubs/evaluation2/introduction-eng.php
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad/index.shtml
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/panic-disorder/index.shtml
Phobias
http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/specific-phobias
http://www.minddisorders.com/Py-Z/Systematic-desensitization.html
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
Personality Disorders
Narcissistic Disorder
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=479&cn=8
Anti-Social Disorder
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-pe04.html
http://people.uwec.edu/rasarla/research/antisocial/index.htm
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/
Mood Disorders
Bipolar disorder
http://www.camh.ca/en/education/about/camh_publications/Pages/Bipolar_Disorder_Infoguide.aspx
Depression
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/complete-index.shtml
Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
http://www.sheenasplace.org/index.php?page=anorexia_nervosa
Bulimia
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/bulimia/article_em.htm
Here is the test where you need to answer three questions. Answer them and then print off to turn in.