Select 1 of the following disorders:

• Major depressive disorder

• Persistent depressive disorder

• Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Focus the discussion on the following:

• What are some of the symptoms?

• What would this disorder look like in person? Make sure you relate this back to the DSM criteria.

• Based on your research, do you think the media has portrayed the disorder you selected in an unbiased manner or is it sensationalized? Support your answer.

• Discuss 1 effective treatment approach for the disorder you selected. Support your answer with research.