Paper Assignment
length: 5 pages.
Write a 5 page paper (not including title and reference pages. Five articles from peer-reviewed journals published in the past 5 years) to explore the relationship between women and co-occurring disorders. Specifically, you will examine the evidence as to whether there is a gender difference in co-occurring disorders. You may agree that there is a gender difference, disagree, or argue that more research is needed before a conclusion can be reached on this issue.
In your paper, be sure to address the following:
Provide an overview of women and co-occurring disorders; including disorders that are commonly diagnosed with women.
Explore the unique challenges that are faced by women that may influence both etiology and treatment of co-occurring disorders.
Discuss the impact domestic violence has on the development of co-occurring disorders.
Present findings regarding co-occurring disorders in the female prison service. Present your conclusions as to whether gender-specific services are needed for co-occurring disorders.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.