Description should include common psychosocial disorders such as
- pervasive developmental disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorders)
- anxiety
- affective disabilities (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)
- conduct disorders
- post-traumatic stress; adjustment
- obsessive-compulsive disorder
- alcoholism
- substance abuse
- eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia).
Process/Skill Questions:
- How do psychosocial disorders affect the client’s mobility and occupations?
- What types of mental health or educational interventions are recommended for patients with these disorders?
- What are the roles of rehabilitative professionals in treating common psychosocial disorders?
- What special therapeutic approaches might people with these disorders need?