Me, Myself and Irene

Instructions:

While watching the movie, determine which type of psychological disorder(s) is/are presented, how the disorder(s) is/are treated, and some strategies for family members/friends to cope.

Once you have determined the disorder(s) and treatments, Write a 4-5 page paper (typed, doubled spaced) describe what you determined. You may include other observations about how you felt about the story line of the movie and your impressions of how well the film dealt with the disorder(s) and treatment(s), based on the research you have completed. The research in your paper must be cited and using APA style on a reference page. Remember that treatment for mental illness has significant changes over the years. In these cases, describe the treatment as carefully as you can and current treatments for the disorder.

Project Proposal: Me, Myself and Irene

Introduction – For this paper I chose Me, Myself and Irene. I’m going to go over Charlie’s problems and treatments for them.

Body – Charlie’s first problem is DID, or Dissociative Identity Disorder, which is when someone displays characteristics of two or more distinct personalities, identities, or personality fragments.

Body – His second problem is Paranoid Schizophrenia which is delusions and hallucinations of persecutionor of greatness, loss of judgment, erratic and unpredictable behavior.

Body – Some treatments for DID are. Hypnosis, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), medications, and Electroconvulsive Therapy. Treatments for Paranoid Schizophrenia are medications, electroconvulsive therapy, and psychosocial interventions.

Conclusion – In conclusion I watched Me, Myself and Irene and I told you about his problems I observed and the possible treatments for his disorder.