Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia

provide a synopsis of the symptoms (physical, cognitive, and social). Explain who is impacted by this disorder. Explain the available treatments and discuss the effectiveness of these treatments.

• Major depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Phobia
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Dissociative Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Conduct Disorder

Psychologists and Psychiatrists have very different training.

• How would you explain the difference in the two fields to a friend or family member?

• How would you explain the difference between a Psychologist, a counselor, and a social worker?

• Develop a list of resources for care providers in your area. This list should include a variety of professionals in the mental health field. Your list must include the person, their credentials, their area of specialty, their contact information, and the circumstances under which you would need to contact each.