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Somatoform Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Patient presents with complex medical problem or symptoms that
Somatoform Disorders ... • Factitious Disorder ... Motivation is primary gain ... Motivation is secondary gain ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Psychiatry
Munchausen syndrome 
Factitious disorder - Feigns disease in an attempt to gain attention, sympathy or reassurance
syndrome Factitious disorder ... an attempt to gain ... syndrome #Factitious #disorder ... #Psychiatry #Diagnosis
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect
Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
 • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
relapse of bipolar disorder ... pruritus, weight gain ... Pathophysiology #Psychiatry
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Symptoms (included in the DSM-V) - Two Major Depressive episodes
Seasonal Affective Disorder ... Cravings - Weight Gain ... Major Depressive Disorder ... Major Depressive Disorder ... Signs #Symptoms #Psychiatry
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Work & lnterpersonal:
 • Home Life Troubles - Conflict
Antisocial Personality Disorder ... manipulation for personal gain ... evidence of conduct disorder ... schizophrenia or bipolar disorder ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry
Lithium Therapy for Bipolar Disorder 
Toxicity Levels: 
 - Mild (1-1.5 mEq/L) 
 - Moderate (1.6-2.5
Therapy for Bipolar Disorder ... polyuria, weight gain ... treatment of bipolar disorder ... Lithium #Bipolar #Disorder ... #Pharmacology #Psychiatry
Trauma & Stressor Related Psychiatric Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 - Adjustment Disorder - Development of
Stressor Related Psychiatric ... Disorders - Differential ... - Adjustment Disorder ... - Acute Stress Disorder ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Psychiatry
Pediatric Mood & Anxiety Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Bipolar
Mood
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Persistent Depressive Disorder
• Disruptive
Mood & Anxiety Disorders ... Major Depressive Disorder ... Dysregulation Disorder ... Anxiety • Panic Disorder ... Peds #Pediatrics #Psychiatry
Figure 2: Sex differences in the lifetime incidence of psychiatric disorders vary from higher incidence in
lifetime incidence of psychiatric ... disorders vary ... #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... #Psychiatric #Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Non-Specific Obsessions and/or Compulsions
 - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder -
Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders ... Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ... Body Dysmorphic Disorder ... - Excoriation Disorder ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Psychiatry