Describe the treatment used and what would occur during treatment. Are there other treatment approaches that might also work? What are they?  Is the treatment approach supported by research? Describe, if you can, the results of the research done on this treatment approach. Compare and contrast the therapy approach with at least one other therapy approach for this problem. 

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In order to complete this week’s assignment please perform the following tasks:

  1. Step 1: Choose a mental disorder or problem that you want to study further.Perhaps you are interested in the problem of depression, anxiety (such as test anxiety or social anxiety), substance abuse, or another issue.
  2. Step 2: Explore the treatment options for the disorder you have chosen. You might find the information you need at Types of Psychological Treatment http://www.guidetopsychology.com/txtypes.htm   What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy? http://www.nacbt.org/whatiscbt.htm, National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)http://www.nami.org/ (do a search for the illness or type of treatment you are looking for)
  3. Step 3: Write a 1-page summary on treatment methods for your chosen disorder.
  • Describe the treatment used and what would occur during treatment. Are there other treatment approaches that might also work? What are they?  Is the treatment approach supported by research? Describe, if you can, the results of the research done on this treatment approach. Compare and contrast the therapy approach with at least one other therapy approach for this problem.

This assignment must be submitted in “doc” or “ docx.” format. Additionally, it must be typed, double spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one inch margins on all sides. Type the question followed by your answer to the question. A title page is to be included. The title page is to contain the title of the assignment, your name, the instructor’s name, the course title, and the date. All assignments must be submitted in “Blackboard by by clicking on the Assignment link under the appropriate weekly unit and clicking on Browse to attach your work as a .doc or .docx.