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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Psychological Hypothesis
 • Cognitive behavioral model: Emotional disturbance arising from
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ... or stimuli • Avoidance ... ObsessiveCompulsive #PersonalityDisorder ... #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... #Signs #Symptoms
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Neurochemical abnormalities
 • Hyper-vigilance
 • Emotional hyper-arousal
 • Exaggerated startle reflex
 • Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ... of trauma • Avoidance ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #symptoms #signs ... #psychiatry
Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Restraint - Shows excessive restraint in intimate
Avoidant Personality ... Disorder (AVPD) ... #PersonalityDisorder ... #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... #Criteria #Signs
Causes of School Difficulties - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Social Skills Deficit and Atypical Behaviour
• Consider Autism Spectrum
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Social ... Abuse • Trauma Psychiatric ... Difficulties • Check Criteria ... #Algorithm #Causes
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Cognitive-Perceptual
 • Magical thinking - Belief in paranormal or
Schizotypal Personality Disorder ... developmental disorders ... #Schizotypal #PersonalityDisorder ... #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... #Criteria #Signs
Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Difficulties with Activities - Initiation Of projects
Dependent Personality Disorder ... themselves • Avoidance ... DPD #Dependent #PersonalityDisorder ... #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... #Criteria #Signs
Borderline Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Behavioral Traits:
 • Unstable Relationships - Alternating extremes of idealization
Borderline Personality Disorder ... BPD #Borderline #PersonalityDisorder ... #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... #Criteria #Signs
Personality Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
• Enduring pattern of experience and behaviour that deviates from cultural
Personality Disorders ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm • Enduring ... or Fearful • Avoidant ... #Algorithm #Psychiatry
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Symptoms (included in DSM 5 criteria) - Present during
Major Depressive Disorder ... included in DSM 5 criteria ... MoodDisorders #Diagnosis ... Pathophysiology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Psychiatry
TRAUMA Mnemonic for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms

T - Traumatic Experience - A Traumatic event occurred
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ... criteria for post-traumatic ... stress disorder ... PTSD #Mnemonic #Diagnosis ... PostTraumatic #Traumatic #Psychiatry