Discuss the history of the disorder. When did it officially become a disorder? What changes to the criteria or treatment of this disorder have occurred since it’s become a ?

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Assignment Overview Unit 3

Deliverable Length: 600-800 words

Select 1 of the following Bipolar and related disorders:

• Bipolar I Disorder

• Bipolar II Disorder

• Cyclothymic Disorder

Provide the following details about the disorder:

• Discuss the history of the disorder. When did it officially become a disorder? What changes to the criteria or treatment of this disorder have occurred since it’s become a DSM diagnosis?

• What are some of the symptoms? What would this disorder look like in person? Make sure you relate this back to the DSM criteria.

• Prevalence in the U.S. population

• Your perception of potential impact on workplace performance

• Discuss one type of treatment approach that has been shown to be successful in treating the disorder you selected.

• Long-term prognosis (i.e., can it get better?)

Provide 1-2 sources (other than your textbook) cited in APA style to support your answer.

• Cyclothymic Disorder

Provide the following details about the disorder:

• Discuss the history of the disorder. When did it officially become a disorder? What changes to the criteria or treatment of this disorder have occurred since it’s become a DSM diagnosis?

• What are some of the symptoms? What would this disorder look like in person? Make sure you relate this back to the DSM criteria.

• Prevalence in the U.S. population

• Your perception of potential impact on workplace performance

• Discuss one type of treatment approach that has been shown to be successful in treating the disorder you selected.

 

Provide 1-2 sources (other than your textbook) cited in APA style to support your answer.