Read:
Chapters 15 and 16 of the textbook (Spielman, R., Dumper, K., Jenkins, W., Lacombe, A., Lovett, M. & Perlmutter, M. (2017). Psychology. OpenStax College, Rice University. https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology.)
Watch:
Insel, T. (2013, January). Toward a new understanding of mental illness [Video]. TEDxCalTech. https://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_insel_toward_a_new_understanding_of_mental_illness
Chibanda, D. (2017, November). Why I train grandmothers to treat depression [Video]. TEDWomen2017. https://www.ted.com/talks/dixon_chibanda_why_i_train_grandmothers_to_treat_depression
For ESSAY:
In Chapter 16, Substance Abuse Disorders are discussed. Substance Abuse Disorders are prevalent in society. Among the medical community, addiction is considered a chronic disease, but this concept seems difficult for some to understand or believe.
Answer the following questions:
What is it about addiction, do you believe, that keeps it a taboo subject?
Depending on your socio-cultural background, you may have been brought up with certain beliefs about addicts and addiction.
Reflect on the dominant beliefs of your society.
Do these beliefs stigmatize addicts?
How do the dominant beliefs in your society either help or hinder addicts from receiving treatment?
If you have some experience with someone that you know, consider what you’ve witnessed and offer your thoughts.
***Note: Be sure to use in-text citations and provide references for your sources, including textbooks.
Read: Chapters 15 and 16 of the textbook (Spielman, R., Dumper, K., Jenkins, W.,
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