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Week 5 Discussion

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For this week’s discussion, we will explore common mental health disorders. Select a disorder from the list below that you are not familiar with, meaning you or another person you know does not have this disorder. In other words, select a disorder that you would like to know more about. In your post:

· Identify the disorder that you selected.

· Write about what characterizes that disorder. (What are the symptoms?)

· Describe what makes you curious about this disorder.

Choose from this list of disorders:

· Substance Use Disorder

· Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

· Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

· Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

· Insomnia Disorder

· Agoraphobia

· Dyslexia

· Anorexia

· Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learning about a disorder that you are not familiar with can help you to understand the range of disorders that are present in modern-day society. It can also give you an idea of the various ways in which psychological disorders affect others.

Note: If you are already familiar with these disorders, you can either choose one to research and learn more about, or you can choose a different disorder. 

Choose from one on Psych Central's site: Symptoms & Treatments of Mental Disorders.

To receive full credit, remember to write 2 posts in the discussion: one original and a response to another student. Your original should be at least 7 sentences, and your reply should be 4 sentences.

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Week 6 Discussion

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What role do your emotions serve? And is it okay to express them in the workplace? A salesperson with intense passion can convince someone to make a purchase. On the other hand, an angry manager can prompt an unfair review. In this discussion, you are asked to help your team to understand and manage their emotions in the workplace. To get started, review the following article: Like It or Not, Emotions Will Drive the Decisions You Make Today.

Assume that you are a team leader, and your team is under a deadline to get a lot done. You have noticed that some of your team members tend to get overwhelmed and make emotional decisions. Other team members seem to thrive in those situations and are motivated by the deadline.

Based on this article, make a list of things you can do as a manager to help your team to understand and manage their emotions so they all can be productive. For instance, what could you teach them about emotions? How would you pair people to work together? What would help them to learn about their emotions so they can be more productive in the workplace?

To receive full credit, remember to write 2 posts in the discussion: one original and a response to another student. Your original should be at least 7 sentences, and your reply should be 4 sentences.

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