Assignment:
Imagine you are watching TV with your friend. A guest on a TV talk show claims that major depression is not a psychological problem; it's a disease that can be medically treated.
Write a paper of approximately 500 words, how you would explain to your friend psychopathology, what constitutes major depression, and at least two possible treatments. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the guest's claims.
Include:
- A definition of psychopathology
- What constitutes a major depression diagnosis
- Two possible treatments for major depression
- Evaluate the strength and weaknesses of the talk show guest’s claim
Your answer must be in 500 words, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.