1. Select ONE specific mental health disorder from the list below (not a category of disorders). Describe symptoms, risk factors (genetics as well as lifestyle), ways it is treated/what can be done to help (on an individual as well as a larger-scale), Eating Disorders Anorexia Nervosa; Bulimia Nervosa; Binge-Eating Disorders

2. Select 2 SDOH, briefly define them and discuss how each fits into the mental health disorder you chose. Be sure to address how this relates to things that may fuel the disorder as well as things that can be done to treat/prevent/help those with the disorder. Identify and describe at least 2 specific ways this disorder (whether it be causes, treatment, and social determinants) relates to college students/college campuses.

3. Identify at least 2 types of stigma and/or discrimination associated with this disorder. Describe how people, media, society, etc. perpetuate the stigma or discrimination. How does this affect individuals with this diagnosis as well as our larger culture? Incorporate at least 1 ethical principle in talking about what can be done to combat the negative consequences of stigma and improve health outcomes. Be sure that you clearly address each point above and elaborate on your answers.

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Eating Disorder refers to illnesses that are usually characterized by irregular eating behaviors and could be of distress to body weight and shape Scherer Skancke 2015 Eating disorders occur due to ea... View the full answer