**PSYCHOLOGY** word count: 250

Mental disorders are psychological illnesses that a person experiences. These illnesses could be psychotic disorders, like schizophrenia or manic depression. They could be mood disorders, like depression. There are anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and personality disorders. Your task is to choose a mental disorder and research one or more drugs that are used to treat it. Write a paper that discusses your findings and include the following information when you write.

Answer the following questions in a one-page report.

Name of the mental disorder and medication available and commonly used to treat it.
What effects does the medication have on correcting the disorder?
How does it help a person function normally?
What are the benefits of taking this medication?
How does the medication change behavior?
What are the disadvantages of taking this medication? Are there any side effects?
Why do you personally think people resist taking mental disorder medication?