Guidelines for the Mental Health Paper:

Your second paper will be on a mental health disorder such as Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder, Personality Disorder, or PTSD. (NOTE: These are not the only disorders.  Please do some research and locate others that might interest you).  If you are struggling to choose a topic, please contact me as soon as possible and we will discuss options for you.  The sooner the better.
For this paper please address the following:

What is your mental health disorder?

What are the characteristics (Cognitive, Emotional, and Physical)?

What are the treatment options for this disorder?

How has learning about this psychological disorder changed your personal perceptions of those who suffer from them on a daily basis?

Include statistical data showing the increase or decrease of this disorder within the last 15 years within the United States and what percentage of the American population currently suffers from your chosen disorder.

The expectations for this paper are:
8-10 pages
A minimum of 4 sources: your textbook is optional
12-point Times New Roman font
1 margins and double spaced
APA style (As a reference you may want to refer to the CSN Library)