Mental Health Research Paper

Mental Health Research Paper – Due according to the syllabus (please see syllabus)

Please read all the instructions very carefully and speak to your instructor if you have any questions, issues or concerns.

Student will be provided a Psychiatric/Mental health disorder that they might have encountered or will encounter in nursing practice. Student will write a five (5)-page paper (not including reference or title page) with at least 4 references from a credible source in APA format. Please use LIRN platform for your research. Paper and presentation must include the require elements presented below. Please note that Powerpoint presentation must also be done in APA format.

Research paper Draft is due on Week 13 in paper format for instructor to review and make any suggestions (no exceptions)

• BIPOLAR DISORDER

Required elements                                                                                                         Points

Introduction with a full description of the disorder                                         15

(including DSM V criteria and ICD 10 code)

Cultural Component/History & Background                                                      15

Epidemiology/ Prevalence/Prognosis of the Disorder                                     10

(must include some statistics)

Clinical features/ manifestations                                                                         10

Sub-types of the Disorder / Differential Diagnosis                                            10

Treatment Approaches                                                                                          10

Patient and Family teaching                                                                                         10

Conclusion/ Summary                                                                                                    10

Cites four (4) APA format references (at least 5 years old)                             10

TOTAL