Journal Entry 4: Ch 13- Psychological Disorders

Read Ch 14. Then talk about any personal experience you have with any psychological disorders- this could be a friend, family member, or even yourself (these journal entries are private.)

1) What disorder are you discussing and who is diagnosed with it?

2) what are some of the symptoms of this disorder?

3) What sort of challenges does it present for its sufferer? Is there person able to live alone? Hold a full-time job? Have a career? A family? Can they maintain friendships?

4) How well is the person managing the disorder? And what do they do to manage it? (Medication, therapy, & any other treatment modalities)

5) Are friends and family supportive or do they see the sufferer as a hindrance?Top of Form

The chapter is in the attached files.