Psychiatric Disorder Simulation- 20 points

Students will choice one simulation from the disabilities listed below:

• schizophrenia or psychotic (place headphone in one ear with verbal audio such as a talk show, audiobook, or recorded conversation)
• substance use (stop use of a daily used substance such as coffee, soda, cigarettes, etc.; This can also be technology as well like a cell phone, TV, radio, microwave, electronic devices)
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (do a repetitve behavior triggered by something such as touching any object then washing hands or using hand sanitizer; check locks every 10 minutes; organize and reorganize closet, drawers, and shelves every hour)
• Depression (isolate yourself around people, limit talking to others, move slowly, do not participate in activites especially enjoyable activities)
• Anxiety (stay busy doing any activity involving constant movement, must be at least 10 different activities)

This simulation will allow the students to reflect on how a psychiatric symptoms can impact an individual. Each student will spend a minimum of eight (8) hours conducting the simulation. The simulation must be done as a regular day of activity (i.e., cooking, cleaning, dressing, shopping, etc.). The reflection paper should include: personal reaction to the disability, environmental barriers, reactions of others, accommodations or assistive needed to assist in performing daily activities, and reflection on how the simulation impacted your thoughts on having the chosen disability.