Response to the following:
There are currently several trends in the treatment of psychological disorders, including
o The use of psychotropic medications
o Deinstitutionalization and outpatient care for those with severe psychological problems
o Prevention programs and positive psychology
o Insurance coverage and managed care programs
Choose one of these current trends listed above and address the following questions:
What are the positive outcomes of this trend?
What are the negative outcomes of this trend?
How can these negative outcomes be minimized?
Respond to a classmate who chose a different trend by suggesting additional positive or negative aspects of that trend or discussing how to minimize the negative effects of that trend.