Identify the different assessment and diagnostic methods related to mental disorders
Step 1 Conduct Internet research.
Research the main categories of mental disorders and their evaluation and assessments. For example, you can start with these websites:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/index.shtml
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=144
http://www.apahelpcenter.org/
Step 2: Write a 1½-page APA formatted report on methods of diagnosis and assessments of the major mental disorders.
The major categories of mental disorders. (Hint: Anxiety disorders are one category.)
The commonly used methods of diagnosis.
The "treatment of choice" (meaning the favorite current treatment) for this disorder.