Written Assignment - Compare and Contrast Two Mental Health Theories

Submit a paper which compares and contrasts two mental health theories:

• You may choose your theories from the textbook or from other sources.

• Describe each theory, including some history about the person who developed the theory and the major ideas and applications of the theory.

• Describe the ways in which the two theories are similar, and how they differ.

• Include a statement of how each theory could be used in your nursing practice. Include specific patient examples if you have them. You may also critique the theory: Is there anything with which you disagree or are there any problems you can identify?

• It is expected that this essay will be 2-3 pages in length (not including the title page), double-spaced. Your paper should include an introduction and conclusion and proper APA citations from any source material you use, including your text.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. (Mac users, please remember to append the ".docx" extension to the filename.) The name of the file should be your first initial and last name, followed by an underscore and the name of the assignment, and an underscore and the date. An example is shown below: