Read all information, prior to starting assignment.
Select ONLY ONE of these psychotic disorders (Schizophrenia Disorder, Schizophreniform
Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Delusional Disorder or Brief Psychotic Disorder) and then
discuss biological methods used to treat the disorder.
Now include the following:
1. Describe the problems associated with each biological method described.
2. Suggest psychological methods that could be used to help a person with a psychotic disorder.
Consider if the method would be dependent upon the setting – inpatient vs. outpatient.
3. Explain the long-term outcomes for people with psychotic disorders.
Remember that this assignment uses solid academic writing. There should be an Introduction
(e.g. should be a few general statements about the subject to provide a background to your essay
and to attract the reader’s attention). A body and a Conclusion (e.g. restate your thesis and
summarize your main points of evidence for the reader, you can usually do this in one
paragraph).
Use three to five scholarly references evidentiary support in your essay. Provide in text citation,
using scholarly sources (e.g. articles, journals, etc. that can be opened and assessed. NO BOOKS
for sources) to support information and absolutely no plagiarism.