Refer to theCourse Project Overviewin the left navigation area. Per the Course Project you have selected a mental disorder to work on for your course project. As part of your course project you will conduct field research on the practice related to your selected disorder. In your field research you will interview a mental health professional to learn about the practice related to diagnosing and treating the disorder. In this assignmentyou will prepare for the interview.
Tips for approaching your future Interview with a Mental Health ProfessionalIdeally you will select a mental health professional in your local area whom you can interview in person. However if this is not possible you may choose to select a mental health professional who is located in another city or state. Some students who live in remote areas may choose to contact state or national mental health-related organizations to find potential interviewees. Such organizations include:
In that case you would conduct a phone interview.Ensure that the person you interview has a background in the disorder you are studying.