PSY 270 Week 1 DQ 2

PSY 270 Week 1 DQ 2

There are currently several trends in the treatment of psychological disorders, including the following:

• The use of psychotropic medications

• Deinstitutionalization and outpatient care for those with severe psychological problems

• Prevention programs and positive psychology

• Insurance coverage and managed care programs

Choose one of these current trends listed above and address the following questions: What are the positive outcomes of this trend? What are the negative outcomes of this trend? How may these negative outcomes be minimized?