Outline For Mental Illness

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I. Introduction
A. Attention getter of some kind, draw in the reader FIND A QUOTE? FIND A SHOCKING FACT? Yes, you must cite it! B. Central Idea (state what the topic of the paper is
C. Preview the content of your paper—the three main points—this is your thesis! The thesis is usually the last one or two sentences in this paragraph. Rules -
You MUST have at least two sources per paragraph (Capital Letters in your outline)
Remember - no more than two (2) sentences in a row from the same source! At least 5 different sources in the paper
At least three main points in the paper
You must have at least two

Mental illnesses are biologically-based disorders that interfere with an individual's ability to think, feel, act, and relate within the standard norms of society.
“Mental illness.” World of Health. Gate, 2007. Student Resources in Context. Web. 17 Nov. 2015.
2. Everyone double checks things. For example, you might double check to make sure the stove or iron is turned off before leaving the house, but people with OCD feel the need to check things repeatedly, or have certain thoughts, or perform routines and rituals over and over again.
"Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD." NIMH RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2015. B. Ways to prevent the disorder

1. specifics ( Author # ) Remember - no more than two 2 sentences in a row from the same source! 2. specifics ( Author # )

C. What could happen if not treated and treatments for the disorder

1. Without treatment, the symptoms of OCD can progress to the point that the sufferer's life becomes consumed, inhibiting their ability to attend school, keep a job, or maintain important relationships, many people with OCD have thoughts of killing themselves, and about 1% complete suicide.
"Obsessive-compulsive Disorder." MedicineNet. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov.

How you act when you are diagnosed with it
5. Londoners would pay to watch the behaviors of the insane, jeering at the inmates from a distance in order to provoke them to even more crazed behavior.
“Mental illness.” World of Health. Gate, 2007. Student Resources in Context. Web. 17 Nov. 2015.
7. Severe cases of OCD could cause you an extreme amount of distress, that can ruin a person’s life.
"Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptoms, Causes and Effects." Signs and Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.

C. Effects it gives you
1. Some people with OCD have repeated thoughts about many different things, such as fear of germs, dirt, or intruders; acts of violence; hurting loved ones; sexual acts; conflicts with religious beliefs; or being overly tidy. "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD." NIMH RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2015.
2. Common rituals that you may have are a need to have repeatedly check things, touch things, or count things. "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)-Treatment Overview." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.

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How you treat it

A. Treatments
1. specifics ( Author # ) Remember - no more than two 2 sentences in a row from the same