After choosing a disorder, your assignment should include an examination of the following factors as they relate to your selected disorder:

After choosing a disorder, your assignment should include an examination of the following factors as they relate to your selected disorder:

A description of the pathological features and clinical criteria for diagnosis
The biopsychological theories of the pathology
Nervous system structure(s), neurotransmitter(s), receptor(s), and pathways implicated in the disorder
Possible causes (etiology), including genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle, and other identifiable risk factors
Epidemiology of the disorder (demographics of those affected)
Clinical presentation and natural history of the condition
Potential complications (neurologic, psychiatric, and other medical or nonmedical)
Current treatment options (pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic)
Future directions for research and clinical management