Understanding the Impact of Schizophrenia on Individuals and Society I have chosen the topic of schizophrenia for my Portfolio Project Paper because of its profound impact on both individuals and society. Schizophrenia is a complex and chronic mental illness that affects approximately 1

Mental
health has profound effects on an individual’s quality of life, physical and
social well- being, and economic productivity. Understanding the effects of
mental illness on individual patients and social systems is necessary for the
improvement of mental health care systems and the development of effective
mental health care.
Possible
topics for your Portfolio Project Paper – Please select only one topic from the
potential topics listed below and submit a two-to-three paragraph explanation
of why you have chosen your topic.
•      Anxiety Disorders
•      Autism Spectrum Disorders
•      Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
•      Bipolar Disorder
•      Borderline Personality Disorder
•      Depression
•      Dissociative Disorders
•      Dual Diagnosis
•      Eating Disorders
•      Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
•      Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
•      Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophrenia