Select a form of mental illness from the following list:
o ADHD
o Anxiety disorder (select only one): panic disorder, general anxiety disorder (GAD), any phobic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
o Autism
o Anorexia nervosa
o Bipolar disorder
o Bulimia nervosa
o Depression
o Schizophrenia
• Compose a 20-30 PowerPoint® slide presentation that addresses the following:
o Use at least three sources from the University Library.
o Discuss the history or background of the illness, including myths, misconceptions, and treatments of the past.
o What are the signs and symptoms of the selected mental illness?
o Identify the neurotransmitters associated with the illness, and discuss how they are related to the signs and symptoms. Use Table 15-3 on p.325 for assistance.
o How is the illness diagnosed? What tests and professionals are involved?
o What treatments are available for the illness? How can the patient's environment promote or detract from successful treatment?
o How does diagnosis and treatment of the illness today compare with diagnosis and treatment of the past?
o The title page and reference page are not included in the slide count.