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?
