Please create a 2-page brochure similar to the attached template (a Word brochure can be used for this paper).
You have been tasked by your organization to create a brochure that provides educational information related to a specific psychological disorder (i.e., Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance Use Disorder, (SUD), Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or Autism). Before starting this assignment, conduct research on a psychological disorder using the textbook, Topic 7 Resources, and the GCU Library (login to be provided if needed). This assignment requires a minimum of two scholarly resources, and they may be used more than once within each area.
Directions: Select a specific psychological disorder and create an informational brochure that addresses the following:
Describe the psychological disorder including information on the age group or population it commonly affects. Present common causes of the disorder (environmental, physiological, genetic, etc.).Discuss a minimum of three stigmas (stereotypes, myths, or false beliefs) that those diagnosed with a psychological disorder face. List the symptoms a person might experience (emotional, physical, cognitive, developmental, etc.).Describe three treatment options for the disorder. Discuss the benefits of treatment for psychological disorders. Formatted reference list. Use a brochure template from Microsoft Office Word or the attached templates. Be sure to include pictures, graphics, and charts to illustrate the information presented. You may also choose to use varying font sizes and colors to make the brochure more visually appealing. Make sure the choices you make regarding visual elements enhance the information presented and are not overly distracting. Include a minimum of two scholarly sources (i.e., textbook, Topic 7 Resources, and GCU library resources). A formatted reference list should be included in the brochure, and in-text citations must be included within the brochure. Sources:
https://www-sciencedirectcom.lopes.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0277953621008844?via%3Dihub
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/stigma-and-discrimination
https://eds-p-ebscohost-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/eds/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=e137b45e-2828-486ca4f4a2487cfa9526%40redis&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=1355
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https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resources
https://www.apa.org/topics
[Student Name]
PSY-102 General Psychology
Mental Health and Wellness
[Teacher’s name]
[DATE]
[Psychological Disorder Name Here]
In this section of your brochure, explain in detail the psychological disorder you
have chosen. Some examples include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD),
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and many more. Describe
the disorder, and what individuals it commonly affects (for example, does it
affect women more than men, is there a certain age range it commonly
affects, is there a population like veterans or young children it more often is
seen in, etc.). This section should be a minimum of 100 words, but you are
welcome to write more. Summarize information from your sources and
include supportive APA in-text citation in each section on your brochure.
In this brochure you can add images and you can change things like font,
headings, etc. as you wish.
Causes of the disorder
In this part of your brochure, explain common causes of the disorder. For
example, the disorder may be commonly due to environmental events (i.e.,
trauma), or it may be a genetic or developmental disorder. Think about the
bio-psycho-social approach (what biological, social, or psychological causes
for this disorder are there?). Perhaps there are also risk factors that influence
how severe a person’s disorder is. This section should be a minimum of 100
words, but you are welcome to write more. Summarize information from your
sources and include supportive APA in-text citation in each section on your
brochure.
References
Include an APA reference list
here. All sources should appear
here, as well as cited in text
wherever you have summarized
the information from that
source. Scholarly sources
include the GCU Library, the
eBook, and class resources.
Stigmas
In this section, explain at least three stigmas a person with this disorder
may face. Stigmas are stereotypes, myths about the disorder, or false
assumptions people have about a person with this disorder. This section
should be a minimum of 100 words, but you are welcome to write more.
Summarize information from your sources and include supportive APA intext citation in each section on your brochure.
Symptoms of the disorder
In this section of the brochure, explain the specific symptoms of the
disorder. Make sure to include a variety of symptoms. For example, are
there specific behaviors we see in a person with this disorder, patterns in
their interactions with others, ways they experience the world, behavioral
symptoms, psychological or physical symptoms? This section should be a
minimum of 100 words, but you are welcome to write more. Summarize
information from your sources and include supportive APA in-text citations
in each section on your brochure.
Treatments
In this section, explain at least three research supported treatments for
this specific disorder, AND the benefits of each treatment. Examples may
include medications specific to treating neurotransmitter dysfunction,
specific types of therapies proven to help with symptoms, and so forth.
Explain the benefits of each treatment as well. For example, how does
each treatment help with specific symptoms of the disorder and/or why
might this be a good option for someone to use as part of their treatment
plan? This section should be a minimum of 100 words, but you are
welcome to write more. Summarize information from your sources and
include supportive APA in-text citation in each section on your brochure.