community health

 Unit Assignments 

Unit I Scholarly Activity 

Substance Abuse 

Visit the following website: http://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/index.html. Choose one of the categories of mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders, eating disorders, mental health and substance-use disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, or suicidal behavior). Conduct brief research, and complete the following: 

1. Define the condition.

 2. Describe the treatment option for the disorder you have chosen. 

3. Describe whether you believe the services available for this disorder are effective.

 4. Discuss the agency or organization you would contact to assist someone with mental conditions

. 5. Explain why you choose this agency or organization, and describe the purpose of this agency or organization.  

Your APA-formatted paper should be at least two pages in length (not including the title and reference pages). All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. 

Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. 

Course Textbook 

Sharma, M., Branscum, P. W., & Atri, A. (2014). Introduction to community and public health. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.