Whether biomedical (or biogenetic) explanations of mental illness help or hinder efforts to reduce social stigma associated with these conditions.

See attachments for further details, this assignment is very focused on ensuring the correct APA 6th format is used.

Your Annotated Bibliography will consist of FOUR references related to the assessment topic – this includes THREE starting references plus ONE other you find yourself through the library.

Follow the format used in the Annotated Bibliography example and template shown below in the Additional Resources section of this document. You will lose marks if you do not use this format.

List your FOUR references in alphabetical order by first author’s surname.

Each reference must be presented in APA 6th format.

Do not cite any studies in an annotated bibliography. Write only about the article you are discussing in the annotation.

Each reference must be followed by a 150-200 word annotation (one paragraph) that briefly describes:
•the aim of the research
•the research design (e.g., experiment, review, meta-analysis)
•key research findings/outcomes/recommendations
•strengths or weaknesses of the research.

See the video below in the Additional resources section, which containing instructions on how to write an annotated bibliography.

Marks are awarded for including four relevant and credible references, adherence to APA 6th referencing style, as well as the clarity, accuracy, and overall quality of the annotations.
Starting references

Title: The biomedical model of mental disorder: A critical analysis of its validity, utility, and effects on psychotherapy research.
Authors: B. Deacon
Journal: Clinical Psychology Review
Details: Published 2013, Vol 33, Pages 846-861

Title: Biogenetic Explanations of Mental Disorder: The Mixed-Blessings Model
Authors: N. Haslam, E.P. Kvaale
Journal: Current Directions in Psychological Science
Details: Published 2015, Vol 24, Issue 5, Pages 399-404