Depression

Use Depression as a disorder in  the DSM-5.  You will be researching the psychological, neurological, biochemical, genetic, environmental and socio-cultural aspects of the disorder you choose, with specific regard to psychopharmacological intervention.

1. Disorder: Define and describe the clinical symptoms that manifest with this disorder

2. Etiology of the disorder: Describe the known and potential contributing factors of this disorder, including psychological, neurological, biochemical, genetic, environmental and socio-cultural factors.

3.  Treatment:  Describe what evidence based research has shown as the most effective models of intervention in treatment of this disorder, including psychotherapy and psychopharmacological methodologies.

4.  Clinical Integration:  Illustrate your understanding of this disorder by providing a brief case example from your own practice or personal life that supports the research you have presented.