Biology, as applied to the study of brain functions, is an important part of understanding behavior. Learning the anatomy of the brain, the nervous system, and the endocrine system prov

 Biology, as applied to the study of brain functions, is an important part of understanding behavior. Learning the anatomy of the brain, the nervous system, and the endocrine system provides a person in the field of mental health with a basis for researching and treating disorders. In this week’s assessment, you look at the biological aspects of a neurological, psychological, or neurodevelopmental disorder. 

you have been asked to write a research article on the biological and biochemical aspects of a specific mental disorder for publication in a psychological journal. 

Select and research a mental disorder that falls into one of the following categories of disorders:

• Neurological 
• Psychological 
• Neurodevelopmental

• Identify common symptoms associated with the disorder. 
• Describe the neurophysiological underpinnings of the disorder. 
• Provide 3 therapeutic interventions used to treat the disorder, and describe how each treatment helps to reduce or manage the symptoms of the disorder.
• Examine contemporary attitudes toward the 3 treatments you selected. 
• Based on your research, identify an evidence-based approach to treating the disorder.