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Combating low quality information with scientific evidence is a challenge faced by most human services professionals. Posters can be used to provide easy-to-digest facts in a visually appealing way, as an aid to challenging flawed information. The objective of this assignment is to communicate persuasively and succinctly to a general audience. Create a poster debunking a myth about a mental health disorder.

Preparation

Choose one of the following:

• Bad parenting causes psychological disorders. Focus on anxiety disorders or schizophrenia.
• Depression is caused by personal weakness. Focus on major depressive disorder or bipolar disorders.
• Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT) is cruel or barbaric. Focus on major depressive disorder or bipolar disorders.
• Or choose another myth you know about one of the psychological disorders.

Find one flawed source of information on the internet. To find a flawed source, look for one with a substantial number of errors.

• Read what the textbook says about the myth.
• Use the myth you chose and use it as your search word/phrase.
  • If you don’t see a flawed source on the first page of results, skip to the 3rd page of results or further.
• Look for sources that are not accurate based on the information in your textbook.
• Tips for finding flawed sources:
  • Scroll through your social media feeds.
  • Scroll through your results and look for sources that are not:
    • .gov websites.
    • News or press websites.

In the Capella library, find one peer-reviewed journal article about the mental health disorder.

For help finding flawed sources and peer-reviewed articles for this assignment, you may want to complete the library instruction activity:

• Searching Capella Library for Myth Busting AssignmentLinks to an external site..

Instructions

Create a poster in MS Word that includes:

• Identify the chosen myth about mental health or a specific disorder.
  • Identify the flawed source of information related to the myth.
• Describe the psychological disorder, including the key symptoms.
• Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological health.
  • Describe the mechanism and/or actions in the brain that lead to the symptoms of the disorder.
• Explain the research you found regarding the disorder.
  • Brief mention of findings and the population the results can be generalized to.
• Explain the actions of a medication used to treat the psychological disorder.
  • Describe the biological details of how it works.
• Provide an alternative explanation based on perceived flaws in behavioral claims in the overall message.

Use visual elements that support the main points.

Submission Requirements

• Written communication:Written communication is in professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
• Resources:Use a minimum of three sources: your flawed source, your textbook, and one peer-reviewed journal article
• APA formatting:References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
  • Refer to Academic WriterLinks to an external site.for guidance in using proper APA style. See the Evidence and APALinks to an external site. section of the Writing Center for instructions on accessing and using Academic Writer.
• Length:One single-spaced, typed page.
• Font and font size:Times New Roman, 12 point.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

• Competency 1: Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological and physical health.
  • Describe a psychological disorder.
  • Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological health.
  • Explain the actions of a medication used to treat the psychological disorder.
• Competency 2: Construct alternative explanations based on perceived flaws in behavioral claims.

Preparation

Choose one of the following topics:

• Bad parenting causes psychological disorders
  (Focus on anxiety disorders or schizophrenia.)

• Depression is caused by personal weakness
  (Focus on major depressive disorder or bipolar disorders.)

• Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT) is cruel or barbaric
  (Focus on major depressive disorder or bipolar disorders.)

• Or, choose another myth about psychological disorders you are familiar with.

Find a flawed source online by searching for your myth:

• Use your myth as the search phrase.

• If nothing shows up on the first page, skip to the 3rd page or later.

• Look for inaccurate sources, avoiding .gov and major news sites.

• Tip: Check social media or informal blogs!

You will also need a peer-reviewed journal article from the Capella Library.

For extra help, complete the Searching Capella Library for Myth Busting Assignment activity.

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Instructions

Create a poster in MS Word that includes:

• Chosen Myth: Clearly state the myth about mental health.

• Flawed Source: Identify and cite the flawed source.

• Psychological Disorder:

  • Name and describe the disorder, including key symptoms.

• Mind-Body Connection:

  • Explain how mental and physical health are connected.

• Mechanism in the Brain:

  • Describe how brain actions or dysfunction lead to the disorder’s symptoms.

• Research Evidence:

  • Summarize peer-reviewed findings and explain which population the research applies to.

• Medication Details:

  • Briefly describe a medication used for treatment, including how it works biologically.

• Alternative Explanation:

  • Use scientific evidence to counter the behavioral myths or flawed claims.

Visuals:
Make sure your poster includes graphics, charts, or design elements to support your information!

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Submission Requirements

• Length: One single-spaced page.

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.

• Sources: Minimum of three (your flawed source, the textbook, and one peer-reviewed journal article).

• APA Format: In-text citations and reference list must follow APA guidelines.

• Professional Writing: Use correct grammar, punctuation, and academic tone.

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Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

Step-by-Step Guide:

Step 1: Pick a Myth

• Choose one of the three myths provided or another you are familiar with.

Step 2: Find a Flawed Source

• Search Google using the myth as your keyword.

• Avoid scholarly or official websites. Look for blogs, informal articles, or social media posts.

Step 3: Find a Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

• Go to the Capella Library.

• Search for scholarly articles on the mental health disorder related to your myth.

Step 4: Review Your Textbook

• Check your textbook to understand what it says about the disorder and why the myth is incorrect.

Step 5: Design Your Poster

• Use MS Word.

• Organize the sections: Myth, Flawed Source, Disorder Description, Mind-Body Connection, Brain Mechanisms, Research Evidence, Medication, and Alternative Explanation.

• Add visuals like graphs, images, or icons to make it engaging and easy to read.

Step 6: Cite Your Sources

• Use APA format for all citations and the reference list at the bottom of the poster.

Step 7: Final Check

• Make sure your poster fits on one single-spaced page.

• Proofread carefully.

• Submit on time!

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