Origins of Mental Illness is a one-week program for teens that explores the root causes of both common and esoteric mental disorders. We will explore the role of gender, socialization, “biological clocks,” and socioeconomic status in the onset of mental disorders.
This program takes students on a riveting journey through the root causes of both common and esoteric mental disorders. Use karyotypes to diagnose disorders such as Fragile-X Syndrome and Klinefelter’s Syndrome that result from missing or visibly “broken” chromosomes. Create pedigree charts to unravel whether newly identified disorders are heritable. Track the spread of eating disorders in emerging countries in the wake of TV shows and ads that glamorize thinness. Review popular films for their accuracy in portraying the etiology of mental disorders. Evaluate research on whether there is a link between vaccines and Autism.
Turning to sociopathy, can individuals be born evil? Or is their abhorrent behavior a result of child abuse, brain injuries, or even volitional decision?
Details
Listing Type:Summer Programs
Destination:United States
Program Delivery:Day, Residential
Provided By:Independent Provider
Session Start:July
Session Length:One Week
Entering Grade:8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Gender:Coed
Category:STEM
Sub-Categories:Psychology
Selective:No
Ages:13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Minimum Cost:$500 - $1,499
Career Clusters:Health Science, Human Services, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Origins of Mental Illness is a one-week program for teens that explores the root causes of both common and esoteric mental disorders. We will explore the role of gender, socialization, “biological clocks,” and socioeconomic status in the onset of mental disorders.
This program takes students on a riveting journey through the root causes of both common and esoteric mental disorders. Use karyotypes to diagnose disorders such as Fragile-X Syndrome and Klinefelter’s Syndrome that result from missing or visibly “broken” chromosomes. Create pedigree charts to unravel whether newly identified disorders are heritable. Track the spread of eating disorders in emerging countries in the wake of TV shows and ads that glamorize thinness. Review popular films for their accuracy in portraying the etiology of mental disorders. Evaluate research on whether there is a link between vaccines and Autism.
Turning to sociopathy, can individuals be born evil? Or is their abhorrent behavior a result of child abuse, brain injuries, or even volitional decision?
