This is one of the better web sites in the field of psychology. This site will afford students the opportunity to learn, in greater depth, about all major mental disorders, including the etiology, symptoms, and causes of these disorders.
As a note of caution, please be careful when reviewing the information about all these disorders, that is, be careful about engaging in self-diagnosis.
The website is:
www.mentalhealth.com
First, scan the front page and review (menu) the following sections:
Medications (this one is incredibly interesting and informative)
Note that the therapy section will direct you to a website that will require payment, please do not make any payments for any online diagnosis.
Assignment:
Select three (3) disorders
*what NEW information did you learn about each disorder?
*what is the most surprising aspect about each disorder?
*what is your general conclusion about the concept of mental disorders?
*should physiological treatments (drugs) dominate therapeutic change?
*after exploring the medications section, can you conclude that we have too few, enough, or too many drugs for the treatment of mental disorders?
After reviewing this website, does the adage that a little bit of knowledge makes someone dangerous apply to such a website as this one, that is, is there a legitimate concern that too many individuals can self-diagnose?
Is this dangerous, that is, having immediate access to such information?
What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of this website for professionals and/or the “average” individual?
This assignment will afford each student the opportunity to express your opinions about the status of mental health conditions and mental health problems in our society based on the information provided by this website.
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