Description

Assessment Description

You have been tasked by your organization to create a brochure which provides educational information related to a specific psychological disorder (e.g., 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. 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 which 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.
• APA formatted reference list.

Use a brochure template from Microsoft Office Word, the attached templates, or Canva (links and resources for Canva can be found in the resources in Topic 7). 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). An APA formatted reference list should be included in the brochure, and in-text citations must be included within the brochure.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.